March 2013 – Page 2 – slaveofjesuschristdotme

Slavery and the Making of America Pt. 4

SLAVERY AND THE MAKING OF AMERICA is a four-part series documenting the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction. Drawing on a wealth of recent scholarship, it looks at slavery as an integral part of a developing nation, challenging the long held notion that slavery was exclusively a Southern enterprise. At the same time, by focusing on the remarkable stories of individual slaves, it offers new perspectives on the slave experience and testifies to the active role that Africans and African Americans took in surviving their bondage and shaping their own lives.

To watch the film, click on the link entitled “Slavery and the Making of America Pt. 4“.

The Covert War Against Malcolm X

The following film entitled “The Covert War Against Malcolm X” is a series of interviews of Malcolm X’s closest partners, who were with him during the later part of his life. They explain the new mission that Malcolm X was on after his expulsion from the Nation of Islam, why it made him more of a target to the FBI, and the FBI’s efforts to assassinate him.

Slavery and the Making of America Pt. 3

JahStayingElev8ted –

SLAVERY AND THE MAKING OF AMERICA is a four-part series documenting the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction. Drawing on a wealth of recent scholarship, it looks at slavery as an integral part of a developing nation, challenging the long held notion that slavery was exclusively a Southern enterprise. At the same time, by focusing on the remarkable stories of individual slaves, it offers new perspectives on the slave experience and testifies to the active role that Africans and African Americans took in surviving their bondage and shaping their own lives.

To watch the film, click on the link entitled “Slavery and the Making of America Pt. 3“.

Made in Italy

JourneyManPictures –

As Italy’s elections hit a stalemate, this report produced immediately before the vote offers a strong insight to the issues at the heart of the deadlock. Featuring all 4 of the top players, it explores a fragile economy and pantomime politics.

“A lot of our leaders look like they arrived yesterday from the moon. Instead, they’ve been in a crucial position for 20 years.” Chairman of Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, is deeply frustrated. Along with a number of other top Italian entrepreneurs, he believes that ‘brand Italy’ is being tarnished across Europe by the country’s poor political leadership. “Berlusconi has been a big delusion. He announced the liberal revolution and unfortunately he didn’t do it.” Italy changes governments like a Milan model changes outfits and now that it’s all up for grabs again this weekend, is there really much of a chance any of the four front-runners can change things for the better? Bersani, the man many are tipping to lead Italy after the elections, says his top priority will be to repeal laws that have allowed Berlusconi to avoid prison, despite having more than 100 cases brought against him. Yet Berlusconi’s chances are improving in the polls and it’s expected his party will control the Senate. Meanwhile, current leader Mario Monti, the man they call ‘Super Mario’ after he pulled Italy back from the brink of economic collapse, looks set to be thrown out by voters. “I cannot claim to have the glamour and the ability to entertain audiences that my predecessor, Mr Berlusconi, is very excellent at,” Monti shrugs. Whatever the result this weekend, it is sure to be a dramatic battle.

To watch the documentary, click on the link entitled “Made in Italy“.