Robert Jensen: The War on Terror (1 of 3)

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Beyond the Frame: Alternative Perspectives on the War on Terrorism

This DVD compilation offers a series of stand-alone interviews with some of the most prominent scholars, experts, and activists in political and social thought that critique mainstream media's coverage of the war on terrorism. This accessible format is designed to allow educators to bring the voices of these cultural analysts directly into their classrooms.

Launched in September 2001, Beyond the Frame is a series of interviews with leading scholars, experts, and activists offering alternative perspectives on the 9/11 tragedy and its aftermath. Originally a web-only project, the interviews were(and continue to be) available free of charge via streaming video through MEF's website. The project was a response to MEF's alarm at the dangerously restricted range of views presented by the mainstream media, largely confined to the opinions of political elites and a commercial frame dependent on advertisers and ratings.

Featuring some of the most prominent names in political and social thought, the site has been accessed to date by tens of thousands of people seeking alternatives to mainstream media coverage in a post-9/11 world. Created in response to educator requests, the DVD will allow these interviews to be shown in the classroom.

Featuring Interviews with: Seth Ackerman, Belquis Ahmadi, Joan Blades, Maliha Chishti, Noam Chomsky, Jo Commerford, Kevin Danaher, Cynthia Enloe, Henry Giroux, Janine Jackson, Robert Jensen, Sut Jhally, Darryl Kimball, Michael Kimmel, Mhahsa Khanbabai, Naomi Klein, Manning Marable, Mark Crispin Miller, Bernie Sanders, Ritu Sharma, Vandana Shiva, and Alisa Solomon.

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[rockerstarblack]

America is founded on a hypocritical lie, why we would expect better now.

[eyejudgeeverything]

We are media trained. Wake up Americans. the Matrix has us. Thank you Mr.Jensen.

[AscensionofMen]

This guy could be the next Chomsky!

[oudmad]

Michael Jackson, "Thriller", over 44 million views, "Dangerous" 19 million views; Robert Jensen, "War on Terror" 894 views. Willful ignorance perhaps? Can American journalism be any better than the sleeping public it produces and then panders to.  I rest my case.

[blaziermissy]

Journalist should be the "all seeing eye." In other words, the citizen protector and inormant as to what's going on; keeping a system of checks and balances going that keep politicians in line.

[blaziermissy]

Refreshing!! I'm so impressed with Robert Jenson. His mind set in regard to Journalism and ethics surprised me, as I've become accustomed to journalist being a mouth piece for elitist and special interests.

[PingUDoneTheHardPart]

the media rotate the same 'usual suspects' to express an 'expert' opinion on any issue; they're often middle-class, white and male like Mr Jensen.

How refreshing to see something so thought provoking on YouTube.

[sgsilver]

Excellent. For more of Robert Jensen on pornography, see my videos!

[bestinhouse]

"The news media produces a passive, uniformed public...." Well, if the goal is for the NWO to steal the public's property and destroy the bill of rights, then I'd say: "Mission accomplished!"

[navtel]

i could not agree more.. where are our voices? boot lickers they are..