3 chapters across the catalog
A local organizer for the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign in San Francisco publicly resigned and turned against the candidate following his appearance on Chris Cuomo's show. Kennedy defended Israel, arguing it is the only democracy in the region and rejecting the "apartheid state" label as anti-Semitic. The former supporter cited Kennedy's stance on Palestine and his views on mandatory vaccinations as reasons for the split.
Social Movement Building, Ford Foundation Video Analysis
A promotional video from the Ford Foundation outlines the three components needed for successful social movements: political opportunity, organizational infrastructure, and engaged individuals. The video compares the success of the anti-apartheid movement with the failure of Occupy Wall Street and looks toward a "21st-century women's movement" focused on economic issues.
Free Nelson Mandela Concert, Tony Hollingsworth, Image Branding
A retrospective look at the 1988 Free Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley Stadium reveals it was a calculated branding exercise to rebrand Mandela from a terrorist to a political martyr. Concert organizer Tony Hollingsworth explains in archival audio how the music industry was used to create a global image for a man who had been imprisoned for 25 years. The segment notes the involvement of Father Trevor Huddleston and the financial success of the event.
