The Video Activist Handbook (Undercurrents) (Book)

This film is not currently available on DVD. Film Description The first book to provide the basic skills and know-how required for beginning video activism. Whether you are involved in campaigning, non-violent direct action, or simply want to know how to make use of video as a political tool, this book is for you. Written by Thomas Harding, a co-founder of Undercurrents, and a leading voice in international video activism. 280 pages, paperback.

Film Details Director Thomas Harding Starring   Country UK Language ENGLISH   Year 2001

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Review by paolo@gn.apc.org on 23rd February 2005

'The global protest movement is growing because activists are learning to tell their own stories, to capture their triumphs on tape, and share them with others around the world. The Video Activist Handbook is about media that doesn't just cover activism, it is activism, a crucial part of the process of reclaiming public space and communities.' (Naomi Klein, author of 'No Logo')

This second edition of the highly popular Handbook written by a founder of the award winning alternative news service Undercurrents, includes numerous examples of contemporary video activism from around the world. It covers the key topics in a step-by-step guide - from choosing and using the right equipment and planning when and where to shoot, to supplying to TV, making a campaign video and legal considerations. It combines clearly written and well illustrated practical advice, backed up by a wealth of resources, with first-hand examples of successful video activism. It also critically assesses the mainstream media agendas and offers a lively survey of the international video activist scene.

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