October 21, 2009
Marcus Raskin: Being and Doing for Five Decades
Institute for Policy Studies co-founder Marcus Raskin has provided inspiration for progressive thinkers and social movements for over 50 years.
A short documentary on the life of Marc Raskin, a brilliant musician, activist, and cofounder of IPS. With commentary from Ralph Nader, Ethelbert Miller, Katrina Vanden Heuvel, Emira Woods, Phyllis Bennis, Gar Alperovitz, and others. Filmed and produced by Farrah Hassen.
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