"VOICES FOR PEACE is an inspirational boost, letting those who oppose war know they are not alone."

Howard Zinn
Author of A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

      A video documentary about the first national anti-war demonstrations which took place in Washington, DC and New York City following the September 11 attacks.

Featuring:
 ·  Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
 ·  Adolfo Perez Esquivel, Nobel Peace Prize     laureate
 ·  James Creedon, World Trade Tower rescue     worker
 ·  Rev. Lucius Walker, Pastors for Peace
 ·  Ron Daniels, Center for Constitutional Rights
 ·  Amy Goodman, Pacifica Radio journalist
 ·  Starhawk, author
 ·  Dave Klein, Vietnam veteran
 ·  Student and Community Activists

     VOICES FOR PEACE presents viewpoints not covered by the mainstream media. In the video, grassroots peace activists talk about the September 11 attacks and the subsequent U.S. military response in a broader context. They raise critical questions about U.S. foreign and military policy, the impact of war on innocent civilians, the erosion of civil liberties in the U.S., and the root causes of violence in the world.

      VOICES FOR PEACE is an effective discussion catalyst to widen the scope of debate about U.S. responses to terrorism.

REVIEWS

"VOICES FOR PEACE brings you up close to an extraordinary mosaic of people—Americans young and old, black and white, Nobel Laureates from Ireland and Argentina, assembled in Washington and New York, in colorful array, speaking from the heart about terrorism, violence, and war. The film makes a wonderful introduction to a classroom discussion on recent events, especially because it presents to students points of view they would never otherwise get a chance to hear. For activists, VOICES FOR PEACE is an inspirational boost, letting those who oppose war know they are not alone."

Howard Zinn
Author of A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

"VOICES FOR PEACE dispels the myth that most people in this country support violent, vengeful responses to injustice. Filmmaker Robbie Leppzer's speaking presentation at UMass sparked a skillfully moderated dialogue where he provided a safe environment for people to disagree respectfully. This video is a valuable organizing tool and a catalyst towards much-needed change."

Kate Harris
Co-chair, Massachusetts Green Party

"VOICES FOR PEACE gives us valuable information and encouragement. The documentary shows the strength and beauty of real world solidarity in our own country today, as people took to the streets soon after September 11 to call for peace and a just response to the terrorist attacks. The video helped to dispel the illusion that our own local efforts to organize for peace and justice are small and isolated. Though we know that we're part of a larger movement, it is through images and voices like those in VOICES FOR PEACE that we can relate to this fact on a deeper and more personal level.
     Filmmaker Robbie Leppzer spoke and led a discussion after the screening. It was clear from his skill and patience in handling the questions and comments of the audience that he has a high respect for dialogue as a means for political transformation."

Chris Holme
Student Activist
University of Massachusetts at Amherst

"VOICES FOR PEACE is a vital chronicle of the first post-September 11 public demonstrations for peace. Director Robbie Leppzer skillfully weaves an array of voices calling for justice into a moving portrait of resistance to violent retaliation and the hypocrisy of our government."

Joanne Comerford
Western Massachusetts Office
American Friends Service Committee

"VOICES FOR PEACE is a great inspiration in these times."

Paki Wieland
Professor of Psychology
Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH

RECOMMENDED SUBJECT AREAS

Contemporary Issues • Political Science • Sociology • Peace Studies • Politics & Government • Activism • Contemporary Social Movements • Documentary Film Studies • Media and Contemporary Culture

ORDER INFORMATION

VOICES FOR PEACE
25 minutes • VHS Video
TTP 151 • ISBN 1-881626-19-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Related Videos:

THE PEACE PATRIOTS

INDEPENDENT VOICES - Turning Tide Speaker Series

AN ACT OF CONSCIENCE

Photo Credits: Diane Greene Lent (video cover).