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Laurie Anderson / interviewed by Susan Sailow (Episode1 of 2, Part 2 of 2)

Laurie Anderson is a performance artist, a wonderful one. She utilizes visual techniques along with music to tell her stories about human beings, and, in particular, American human beings. She also uses many "technical tricks" on stage: harmonizers, repetitions of images, and a tape-bow violin. A very skilled performer.

The San Francisco mime troupe (Part 2 of 2)

The first of two programs presenting the history of the San Francisco Mime Troupe during its first ten years. The programs document the new publication on the troupe's history by its founder, R.G. Davis.

Clone of The San Francisco mime troupe (Part 1 of 2)

The first of two programs presenting the history of the San Francisco Mime Troupe during its first ten years. The programs document the new publication on the troupe's history by its founder, R.G. Davis. The first program deals with the transition from the S.F. Actors Workshop and the radicalization of the troupe through their confrontation with the Park and Recreation Commission.

Disarmament now! / William Winpisinger (Episode 4 of 4)

Disarmament Now! Episode 4 of 4. William Wayne Winpisinger (December 10, 1924 – December 11, 1997), International Machinists and Atomic Workers President, discusses the economic conversion of the weapons industry as well as giving his perspective of that industry. He claims it is a capital intensive industry that doesn't do much in creating additional jobs.

Disarmament now! / Dr. Richard J. Barnet (Episode 3 of 4)

Disarmament Now! Episode 3 of 4. Dr. Richard Barnet (May 7, 1929 – December 23, 2004) of the Institute for Policy Studies speaks about nuclear proliferation and world security. He speaks about the new Cold War, the arms race, how we need new ideas, and the need for understanding the historical moment. He says that this time is far more dangerous than anything preceding it.

Disarmament now! / Dr. Helen Caldicott (Episode 2 of 4)

Disarmament Now! Episode 2 of 4. Dr. Helen Caldicott, a pediatrician and founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, gives her horrifying account of what the world will be like after a nuclear war, giving examples of the radiation disease resulting from the bombs dropped on Japan. Then she gives some chilling statistics about bombs and who makes them.

Disarmament now! / Linus Pauling and Henry Way Kendall (Episode 1 of 4)

Disarmament Now! Episode 1 of 4. Linus Pauling (February 28, 1901 – August 19, 1994) and Professor Henry Way Kendall (December 9, 1926 – February 15, 1999). Professor Kendall, MIT, describes the results of nuclear warfare, how the USSR is vulnerable to nuclear attack, how it would affect the ozone shield and therefore us.

The battle for People's Park revisited (Episode 8 of 8, Part 2 of 2)

On May 30, 1969 there was a massive, peaceful march through Berkeley in which people from all over California and from other states as well participated to show their support for the user-developed People's Park. This program examines the last two weeks of May 1969 and asks "Why did it happen?"and "Where are we one year later?".

Teach-in on the implications of People's Park (Episode 7 of 8, Part 2 of 2)

On May 28, 1969, two weeks after the first street fighting in connection with People's Park, there was an all-day teach-in entitled "The Politics of Ecology" at Lower Sproul Plaza on the University of California, Berkeley campus, which was broadcast live on KPFA. Speakers addressed themselves to various aspects of the Park - urban planning, ecology, politics.

From the Mission to Mill Valley: the history of the Irish in San Francisco (Part 1 of 2)

Documentary on the history of Irish immigration and assimilation in San Francisco. Part 1 examines the first wave of Irish immigration to the area, the Irish involvement in the building trade and politics, and their key role in the development of the city's religious, social and political life.

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