The Julian Assange Show Episode 7: Occupy (2012)

The Occupy movement has united hundreds of thousands across the world in protest against economic and social injustice. In this episode, key Occupy activists talk global finance, politics, and direct action. Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: For downloads and more information visit: The former Deutsche Bank building in London plays host to this week’s discussion, which sees Julian discuss the origins, targets, and future of the Occupy movement with five high profile activists. The roots of the movement lie in the growing outrage many felt in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. However, according to Alexa O’Brien from Occupy New York and US Day of Rage, they are also responding to a “Global Political Crisis, because our institutions no longer function.“ Aaron Peters from Occupy London agrees that political failure is a “global phenomenon“, with power shifting to unaccountable non-democratic institutions. However, the last word goes to David Graeber from Occupy New York, who jokes “there’s nothing that terrifies the American government so much as the threat of democracy breaking out in America.“ Originally Aired on 29th May 2012 Watch more episodes of The Julian Assange Show: Learn More about Julian Assange: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Quick Roll Productions – Ref. 5533 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world’s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world’s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you’ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.