This performance of “The People Speak” was filmed at the 2016 People’s Summit, held in Chicago. Directed by Anthony Arnove, speakers included Max Carver, Rosario Dawson, Frances Fisher, Gaby Hoffmann, Helen Hong, Brian Jones, Hari Kondabolu, Allison Moorer,… Read More

The People Speak Monday, July 25, 7:30 PM with a special introduction by Dave Zirin SOS Film Festival – ALL FILMS @ 7:30 PM TICKETS $10 The People Speak is inspired by Howard Zinn’s groundbreaking books A People’s History… Read More

“The People Speak represents an opportunity very few of us are given. Not only does it present aspects of history not everybody is familiar with, it brings it to life and makes it real. For too many people… Read More

Don’t Mourn, Organize! Celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) by attending this community screening of Zinn’s The People Speak documentary on the anniversary of his passing. This event… Read More

Using dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries and speeches of everyday Americans, The People Speak focuses on the concept of democracy based on the lives and experiences of ordinary Americans who, through their words and actions,… Read More

November 4, 2010 BAM, Brooklyn, NY 7 pm screening. Q&A to follow. THE PEOPLE SPEAK (2009) Directed by Howard Zinn, Chris Moore and Anthony Arnove. A special screening with Josh Brolin, Staceyann Chin, David Strathairn, Allison Moorer, and… Read More

Sunday, December 12, 2010 6-8pm Levi’s Workshop 18 Wooster Street New York, NY 10013   Please join The People Speak for a special live performance and slideshow of historical photographs from the Library of Congress digital collections. The… Read More

The People Speak is a unique celebration of British history. Through live performances and readings, The People Speak will highlight significant moments in our history where people have spoken out for change. Taking part in the event are… Read More

Legendary historian Howard Zinn joins us to talk about war, torture and the teaching of history. Zinn says had Obama heeded the lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., he wouldn’t be escalating U.S. attacks abroad and increasing… Read More