Friday Nite Videos -- October 11, 2013

Shutdown: 'Not Some Damn Game'. Robert Johnson -- Crossroad. Our Story in Two Minutes. Pete Peterson's 'Grand Bargain' Hoax. Flashmob in Madrid Unemployment Office. Movie: Let the Fire Burn.

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'Not Some Damn Game'
 
President Obama refuses to negotiate with very flexible Republicans, and political leaders know that the shutdown is "not some damn game."
 
 

 

 

Robert Johnson -- Crossroad
 
Legendary blues singer Robert Johnson's story (1936) of unsuccessfully trying to hitch a ride as the sun goes down. This song was later performed by such artists as Elmore James and Eric Clapton.
 
 

 

 

Our Story in Two Minutes
 
 
The story of the universe in two minutes, with some notable omissions.
 
 
 

 

 

Pete Peterson's 'Grand Bargain' Hoax
 
 
The "Grand Bargain" is a hoax. Find out more about who's behind the push for austerity. 
 
 
 

 

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'Here Comes the Sun' in Madrid Unemployment Office
 
 
The Beatles 1969 song is a counterpoint to Spain's soaring unemployment rate (over half of Spanish youth are out of work). 
 
 

 

 

Movie: Let the Fire Burn
 
 
Using archival news coverage and interviews, filmmaker Jason Osder tells the story of Philadelphia authorities firebombing a house occupied by MOVE, killing 11. Showing in NY and LA. More info.