Special Assistant to the President Derek Douglas moderates a discussion on the Sustainable Communities Partnership with Shelly Poticha from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Beth Osborne from the Department of Transportation, and Tim Torma from the Environmental Protection Agency. July 15, 2010.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Remarks by Valerie Plame Wilson at Santa Fe Opening of Countdown to Zero
At the Santa Fe New Mexico Opening of Countdown to Zero Wilson explains how she got involved with the film, how nuclear proliferation is an issue of national security, how nuclear weapons are not a deterrent against current threats and in fact contributes to that threat. She suggests that global nuclear disarmament may be difficult but is necessary as an eventual goal. The video was shot by John Witham for Nuclear Watch New Mexico, part of the CTZ Campaign Alliance.
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Rachel Maddow - WORRY ABOUT NUKES- Lawrence Bender - Countdown to Zero
An interview of Lawrence Bender by Rachel Maddow about the movie Countdown to Zero.
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GSCFF: COUNTDOWN TO ZERO panel
Moderated by Peter Galison, an authority on the history of nuclear weapons, this panel examines the need for action to prevent proliferation. The filmmakers also describe their strategy for ensuring that COUNTDOWN TO ZERO has as great an impact as their last joint production: AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH. Panelists include: PETER GALISON (moderator), filmmaker & University Professor, Harvard University; GRAHAM ALLISON, Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School; LAWRENCE BENDER, Producer; DIANE WEYERMANN, Executive Producer; VALERIE PLAME WILSON, former Covert Operations Officer, CIA.
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Valerie Plame on "Countdown to Zero"
Former CIA Covert Operations Officer Valerie Plame Wilson speaks about her involvement with the documentary film "Countdown to Zero," which was honored at the Gleitsman Social Change FIlm Forum at Harvard Kennedy School in 2010.
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Lucy Walker - Director of COUNTDOWN TO ZERO at the Cannes Film Festival
Lucy Walker, the director of COUNTDOWN TO ZERO, talks to Sharon Swart about fulfilling her dream of premiering a movie at the Cannes Film Festival. She made the film with Participant, and it'll be released through Magnolia. Lucy discusses about the extraordinary timing of the film, as the issues around nuclear weapons are currenly in the news, particularly around Iran, Pakistan, and North Korea. Be sure to text ZERO to 77177 to get campaign updates.
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Countdown To Zero - ReThink Review & Discussion
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