Media Edge

"Peak Moment" (28 minutes)
Activist and author Derrick Jensen asserts that industrial civilization is murdering the planet and it must be stopped. We need to decolonize our hearts and minds. As soon as our allegiance is to the real world and not industrial capitalism, things become more clear.

"The Story of Cosmetics" (8 minutes)
An examination of the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. This film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives.

"Daniel Ellsberg, PhD" (80 minutes)
Daniel Ellsberg is a former United States military analyst who, while employed by the RAND Corporation, precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he released the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret Pentagon study of U.S. government decision-making in relation to the Vietnam War, to The New York Times and other newspapers. Ellsberg spoke in Sacramento on September 9, 2011 about secrets, lies and ethics from the Viet Nam era through today’s WikiLeaks publications. His presentation was recorded by Media Edge.

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Episode Number: 
439
Duration: 
1 hour 59 min
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Category: 
486
Disposition: 
DCTV Digital Library
Format: 
1116