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Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent If you are looking to discover some of the propaganda that permeates throughout the American public, then you will definitely want to check out the first film in the six-part “Untold Stories” movie series, Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model, which demonstrates how “corporate media, as profit-driven institutions, tend to serve and further the agendas of the interests of dominant, elite groups in the society.” Date: October 8, 2009 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Place: Brown Auditorium, Old Main This event is FREE and Open to the Public

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Page 1: Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent · 2009. 9. 30. · Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model,

Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent

If you are looking to discover some of the propaganda that permeates throughout the American public, then you will definitely

want to check out the first film in the six-part “Untold Stories” movie series,

Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam

Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model, which demonstrates how “corporate

media, as profit-driven institutions, tend to serve and further the agendas of the

interests of dominant, elite groups in the society.”

Date: October 8, 2009

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Place: Brown Auditorium, Old Main

This event is FREE and Open to the Public

Page 2: Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent · 2009. 9. 30. · Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model,

Untold Stories (Part II): Outfoxed

The second movie in this series, Outfoxed, takes a look at “whether and how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch’s Fox

News, have an active campaign to misinform people for personal gain.” This documentary will also talk to some of the

people who have worked for Fox News to get first hand accounts of

news manipulation.

Date: October 15, 2009 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Place: Brown Auditorium, Old Main

This event is FREE and Open to the Public

Page 3: Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent · 2009. 9. 30. · Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model,

Untold Stories (Part III): Orwell Rolls Over in his Grave

The third film in this series, Orwell Roles in His Grave, examines the media through

professional and intellectual specialists. Follow along as the media specialists

discuss the troubling revelation of various stories and news events that went

unreported or misreported, leading to many unanswered questions. This movie “talks about the one thing that the media

doesn’t like to talk about: itself”.

Date: October 22, 2009 Time: 7- 9 p.m.

Place: Brown Auditorium, Old Main

This event is FREE and Open to the Public

Page 4: Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent · 2009. 9. 30. · Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model,

Untold Stories (Part IV): The War on Democracy

This documentary looks at the United

States’ military involvement with Latin American democracies, focusing on Venezuela, Guatemala, Chile, and

Bolivia. From the perspective of these countries, given the long history of

atrocities, United States imperialism cannot be tolerated., but a mutual

relationship must be fostered.

Date: November 4, 2009 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Place: Brown Auditorium, Old Main

This event is FREE and Open to the Public

Page 5: Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent · 2009. 9. 30. · Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model,

Untold Stories (Part V): Peace, Propaganda, and the Promised Land

Explore the US-Israel-Palestine conflict and the propaganda that misinterprets it. Watch this documentary to investigate

how peace in the region has been blocked by the United States and Israel.

“Is Peace Possible?” The answer may be less controversial and less complicated

than you think.

Date: November 12, 2009 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Place: Brown Auditorium, Old Main

This event is FREE and Open to the Public

Page 6: Untold Stories (Part I): Manufacturing Consent · 2009. 9. 30. · Manufacturing Consent. This film, based on the intellectual work of Noam Chomsky, looks at the propaganda model,

Untold Stories (Part VI): Breaking Ranks

The final movie for this series takes an intimate look at United States soldiers

who have deserted the military and moved to Canada seeking refuge from

the war in Iraq. This documentary features testimonies from soldiers who share their experiences in war, and the

turmoil they experience on their decision to leave the military in opposition of the

wars.

Date: November 19, 2009 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Place: Brown Auditorium, Old Main

This event is FREE and Open to the Public