NATIONAL TEACH-IN ON IRAQ: How Can We End This War?

Produced by the Institute for Policy Studies

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More than 300 activists and students took part in an Iraq War teach-in on March 24, 2005, in Washington, D.C. The event coincided with the 40th anniversary of the first Vietnam War teach-in. Participants included:

Naomi Klein, Award-winning journalist, author No Logo.
Phyllis Bennis, Fellow, Institute for Policy Studies.
Anas “Andy” Shallal, Founder, Iraqi Americans for Peaceful Alternatives.
Patrick Resta, Member, Iraq Veterans Against the War.
Celeste Zappala, Co-founder, Gold Star Families for Peace.
Member, Military Families Speak Out.
Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, Coordinator, United for Peace and Justice's Clergy and Laity Concerned about Iraq.

The panel’s galvanizing dialogue and interaction with the activist audience makes this 92-minute program ideal for screening at local teach-ins.

In this DVD, Naomi Klein shares her personal observations of Iraq reconstruction, Celeste Zappala describes the pain of losing her son in the war, Patrick Resta recalls his Iraq deployment, Anas Shallal recounts his nephew’s kidnapping, Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou points to the impact of the war back home and Phyllis Bennis makes a compelling case for an immediate exit strategy.

The Institute for Policy Studies sponsored this event and produced this DVD through the facilities of Arlington Independent Media, a local-access station. Co-sponsors included: United for Peace and Justice, Black Voices for Peace, GWU Students Against the War in Iraq, Military Families Speak Out, and Global Exchange. The Institute for Policy Studies is a multi-issue think tank that strengthens social movements with independent research, visionary thinking, and links to the grassroots, scholars and elected officials. See other IPS materials that can enhance discussion on the Iraq War.

This program is available for local-access and independent television stations. Contact
Emily Schwartz Greco for details.

*Photo credit: Matthew Bradley