Re: [Marxism] request for political film suggestions

[Einde O'Callaghan <einde@xxxxxx>]

Einde O'Callaghan wrote:
> gjcav@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > We are planning a series of films to be shown through the winter on
> > political subjects, broadly defined,  relavant to the existing American
> > scene. "The Battle For Algiers" is one I have in mind (for the Iraq
> > mess), but also films dealing with labor issues and corporate crime and
> > media manipulation of the mass mind, like "Running Man" and "Wag the
> > Dog."
Here are a few more:

"In the Name of the Father", a great film about the framing of the
Guildford Four - it really brought back the period to me (and it has a
brilliant soundtrack).

The original "MASH" I would also recommend. "Z" and "The Confession" by
Costa Gavras - indeed most of his films are worth seeing. Sergio Leone's
movies, particularly "Once Upon a Time in the West" and "Once Upon a
Time in America".

And even though he's a Republican I thought Clint Eastwood's biopic
about Charlie Parker was a great anti-racist film. Another good one
about jazz (also quite political) is "Round Midnight" - I can't remember
the director's name. "The Cotton Club" is also quite good on the race.
And we shouldn't forget "Cabaret".

Einde O'Callaghan


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