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how bad is PCF? (en.wikipedia.org)

I know they're DSA who holding music festival, but how bad is it exactly? Now that they won, I'm curious what their stance is on the issues that will be discussed at CPs (Russia, China, North Korea, etc.)?

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Hey, I think those of you who live in the US may know about what happened at Columbia University (one of the Ivy League Universities), where 109 students were arrested for peacefully demonstrating for gaza. I'm not American, I'm sensitive to topics like student movements and don't particularly want to discuss them. At the same time I am pessimistic and critical of all student movements worldwide. For the US, one of the founders of SDS Tom Hayden went on to join the Democratic Party and live in Beverly Hills with his Hollywood star wife. Yes, it doesn't make sense for students to be arrested, but their rich parents will pay bail to get them out. When these kids graduate, they will put on their resumes that they are "warriors against the power" and work for their parents' NGOs. And certain American universities have been marketing themselves as "social justice warriors," Columbia University, the University of California system, to name a few. Yes, it has happened in history that certain students and faculty have stood up, but that's history. Has anything changed since 1968 because of demonstrations by rich white students? This time was no different, except that the faces in the demonstration crowd were a little more colorful. The essence is still American-centered self-touching. That's what I think, and I'd like to know what do y'all think about this.

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've always leaned towards PSL is a college fraternity in the American left, they have a serious rape culture and racism. So I'm not surprised they only think about money. I've been to their anti-war rallies before and they've been pushing their book (I'm not denying the content of the book, I haven't read it).

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Thanks for letting me know. I can't stand ANY PatSocs, look at PCF, they are getting rubbish because PatSocs crap.

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

This seems to be a common problem of "leftist" directors in the 21st century. I can't entirely agree with them. For example, I admire Michael Moore for exposing the evils of capitalism, but his views on China really makes me uncomfortable.

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks! I'm hearing about it first. I'll watch it!

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Great Paul Robeson! I've been listening to him sing the Soviet national anthem!

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

About Salo or 120 days of sodom, I've seen it. I was gonna include it, but it's gross. I would be very sorry if someone actually went to see the movie through this post and was scared. Thanks for the other suggestions! By the way, Pier Paolo Pasolini‘s other movies are worth watching, too. As far as I know, he was a ML.

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you! This movie has been lying in my computer for a long time. I'm going to finish it tonight!

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you, this is the first time I've heard of this movie! John Reed‘s story is very exciting and reminds me of one of our Chinese people's friend Norman Bethune.

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you! You remind me, I forgot about Ken Loach. Probably the basedest British director.

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you. Can't wait to finish this list. I forgot Network1976 too, I just finished it last month!

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you. I think it's probably the most important British film

[-] Tankeke@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Add some I haven't seen Machuca 2004 The Weather Underground 2002(Documentary about WUO) The Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War 1971

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Hello, everyone I am looking for some leftist films from non-socialist countries as part of my research on the international Communist movement, thank you for your help. Here are a few I've seen and I think they're good:

O Lucky Man! 1973

Another Country 1984 (Based on real history, story of Guy Burgess one of the Cambridge Five)

Good bye, Lenin! 2003(Not exactly a leftist movie, but worth watching)

Léon Morin, prêtre 1961

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