Archive for 'Video'
An interview with Jamyang Norbu - part 1
I tried something new today. Inspired by my interview with Amber Mac on WebNation, I interviewed Jamyang Norbu via skype. It worked ok besides the occasional feedback (sorry!) and this is the first of three parts.
Jamyang Norbu is an acclaimed Tibetan writer, thinker and activist. His novel, The Mandala of Sherlock Holmes, […]
Posted: September 10th, 2007 under Impressions, Video.
Comments: 11
When a Chinese government agent comes to SFT HQ
A Chinese government agent came to our office today. We’ve had a couple of visits like this before. They usually work for a Chinese media outlet based in Beijing or are researchers/academics. They ask a lot of questions and don’t take any notes. They are mostly pretty friendly and have a […]
Posted: August 20th, 2007 under Impressions, Video.
Comments: 24
The technology of our dissent
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of this blog and the banner on the Great Wall over the past few days. So much of the attention our actions in Beijing garnered was because of the technology we used to challenge the Chinese government. More than one story focused on the tools […]
Posted: August 17th, 2007 under Impressions, Video.
Comments: 6
Thoughts as I return home…
I am on the plane and we’ve just started our descent. According to the captain we’ll be landing in 20 minutes.
I think there’s a guy following me on the plane. Or maybe I’m just totally paranoid now. But I’m pretty convinced…is this what happens after just one week in China as a […]
Posted: August 10th, 2007 under Impressions, Video.
Comments: 49
Lhadon and Paul have been detained
UPDATE 8/8 12pm Eastern: We’ve received a quick call from Lhadon saying that she, Paul, and the “Great Wall 6″ were being put on a plane to Hong Kong. We have no official word at this point. As this is Lhadon’s blog, we hope the next post up here will be from her, somewhere safe […]
Posted: August 8th, 2007 under Detainment, News, Video.
Comments: 47
Me on CTV
My interview yesterday on Canadian television, who ran a good story on the Great Wall protest.
Posted: August 7th, 2007 under IOC, News, Protest, Video.
Comments: 18
Free Tibet on the Great Wall
I am at a loss for words. This morning, 6 amazing people of conscience risked their lives to defend the Tibetan people.
Click here to watch the video.
At 9 am today Mel, Sam, Leslie, Pete, Nupur and Duane dropped a 450-square foot banner from the Great Wall of China. News of this action has already spread […]
Posted: August 7th, 2007 under News, Protest, Video.
Comments: 46
A (Brief) Close Encounter
After missing IOC President Jacques Rogge by seconds on Monday, I decided to head back to the the lobby of his Beijing hotel this morning and wait for him. The video’s not the best but check out our brief encounter…
Posted: August 6th, 2007 under IOC, Video.
Comments: 10
Trying to meet the IOC President
We just got back from Tiananmen Square where there is a massive stage being built for the one-year countdown on the 8th. Senior IOC officials have invited over 200 National Olympic Committees to Beijing to attend this event which will start at 7pm and be attended by 10,000 people.
While in the Square I called […]
Posted: August 6th, 2007 under News, Photos, Propaganda, Video.
Comments: 13
Video from the Lama Temple
My previous post covered my visit to the Lama Temple. I’ve now got a video posted, so you can experience this “museum” more fully yourself.
You can see this in the middle of this video, but here’s a transcript of what I overheard the tour guide say about the Dalai Lama, and my question to him.
Tour […]
Posted: August 5th, 2007 under Culture, Religion, Video.
Comments: 19