A Shoeleather History of Nonviolent Direct Action by Steve Thornton (Hard Ball Press)
Ready for 17 minutes that covers the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s? Dolores Huerta, UFW, Larry Kramer, ACT Up, Judi Bari, Redwood Summer, Nelini Stamp, Occupy Wall Street, Mark Ruffalo, Stop XL Pipeline and much more?
This brilliant little film from Art Not War is a history of our movements over the last five decades, and a primer on how nonviolent direct action has played a critical role in building People Power campaigns that can win!
It’s a great companion to Good Trouble: A Shoeleather History of Nonviolent Direct Action. Use it in the classroom, at your union meeting, with your neighborhood group. It’s a great jumping-off point to develop a strategy for your campaign that can help you succeed.