Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was an American historian, academic, author, playwright, and social activist. He specialized in the labor history of the United States in the 20th century. In his tenure as a political science professor at Boston University from 1964-88 he wrote more than 20 books, which included his best-selling and influential A People's History of the United States. He wrote extensively about the Civil Rights, civil liberties and anti-war movements. His memoir, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, was also the title of a 2004 documentary about Zinn's life and work. Description above from the Wikipedia article Howard Zinn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Howard Zinn
  • Popularity: 6.776
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1922-08-24
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Howard Zinn Movies

  • 2004
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    Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train

    Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train

    6.5 2004 HD

    You Can't Be Neutral documents the life and times of the historian, activist and author of the best selling classic "A People's History of the United...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Matt Damon

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  • 2010
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    Human Resources: Social engineering in the 20th century

    Human Resources: Social engineering in the 20th century

    7.9 2010 HD

    Documentary film exploring the rise of mechanistic philosphy and the exploitation of human beings under modern hierarhical systems. Topics covered...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Noam Chomsky

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  • 2011
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    I Am

    I Am

    7.16 2011 HD

    I AM is an utterly engaging and entertaining non-fiction film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Marc Ian Barasch

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  • 2011
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    Ethos

    Ethos

    6.974 2011 HD

    Hosted by twice Oscar nominated actor and activist Woody Harrelson, Ethos lifts the lid on a Pandora's box of systemic issues that guarantee failure...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Woody Harrelson

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  • 2010
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    PsyWar: The Real Battlefield Is Your Mind

    PsyWar: The Real Battlefield Is Your Mind

    7.042 2010 HD

    This film explores the evolution of propaganda and public relations in the United States, with an emphasis on the elitist theory of democracy and the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Noam Chomsky

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  • 2010
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    ReGeneration

    ReGeneration

    7.1 2010 HD

    ReGeneration is a 2010 U.S. documentary film written and directed by Phillip Montgomery that looks at the issues facing today's youth and young...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Noam Chomsky

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  • 2008
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    In Prison My Whole Life

    In Prison My Whole Life

    1 2008 HD

    William Francome is a fairly typical, white middle-class guy. Typical except for the fact that he is about to embark on a journey into the dark heart...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Mumia Abu-Jamal

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  • 2013
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    Creating Freedom: The Lottery of Birth

    Creating Freedom: The Lottery of Birth

    6.8 2013 HD

    THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH is the first in a three-part documentary series entitled 'Creating Freedom' exploring the relationship between freedom, power...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Howard Zinn

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  • 2010
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    Theory and Practice: Conversations with Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn

    Theory and Practice: Conversations with Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn

    6 2010 HD

    This timely, bold set of one-on-one interviews presents two of the most venerable figures from the American Left—renowned historian Howard Zinn...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Noam Chomsky

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  • 2009
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    The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

    The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

    7.3 2009 HD

    "The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Daniel Ellsberg

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  • 2008
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    American Feud: A History of Conservatives and Liberals

    American Feud: A History of Conservatives and Liberals

    1 2008 HD

    This documentary fulfills a unique niche by taking a non-partisan, unbiased approach to the history of Liberalism and Conservatism in the United...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Michael Barone

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  • 2015
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    Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States

    Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States

    6.8 2015 HD

    Between 1900 and 1920 more than 14 million immigrants arrived in the US, like Howard Zinn's parents. They came fleeing poverty or war, or racism, or...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Daniel Mermet

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  • 2004
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    Liberty Bound

    Liberty Bound

    1 2004 HD

    Liberty Bound takes an entertaining look at America's ongoing struggle to keep a comfortable balance between democracy, capitalism, and fascism. This...

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    Cast: Michael Parenti

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  • 2020
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    The Berrigans: Devout and Dangerous

    The Berrigans: Devout and Dangerous

    1 2020 HD

    The Berrigan Brothers, Daniel and Philip were Catholic priests dedicated to non violent resistance of the violent policies of the United States...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Philip Berrigan

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  • 2004
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    Axis of Evil: Perforated Praeter Naturam

    Axis of Evil: Perforated Praeter Naturam

    1 2004 HD

    AXIS OF EVIL is an experimental-feature-documentary-essay that features interviews with sixteen artists, scholars, and activists, including Howard...

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    Cast: James Barnhart

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  • 2009
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    The People Speak

    The People Speak

    6.9 2009 HD

    Genre: History

    Cast: Rosario Dawson

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  • 2009
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    The People Speak

    The People Speak

    6.9 2009 HD

    Genre: History

    Cast: Rosario Dawson

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  • 2008
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    Profit Motive and the Whispering Wind

    Profit Motive and the Whispering Wind

    6.4 2008 HD

    Genre: Documentary

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  • 1970
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    Howard Zinn's Emma

    Howard Zinn's Emma

    1 1970 HD

    Genre: History

    Cast: Naomi Hard

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  • 2024
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    The Daily Show

    The Daily Show

    6.297 2024 HD

    The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

    Genre: News

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