Introducing Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising
About this episode
This episode explores the Occupy Wall Street movement, its origins, impact, and legacy as it approaches its 15th anniversary.
Occupy Wall Street is the story of the improbable becoming possible. In 2008, millions of people were devastated by an economic crash caused by Wall Street greed, but it wasn’t until 2011 that there was a mass response from the Left. A call to protest went out, and thousands of people responded. They raged against a system that was rigged against them and tried to create their own anti-capitalist village in a small Manhattan park. The movement quickly spread across the country, inspiring hundreds of occupations and a new generation of activists. OCCUPY! AN UNFINISHED UPRISING, told through the voices of activists who camped out in Zuccotti Park for almost two months, gets inside the drama of a movement that grew rapidly, felt both transcendent and chaotic, and then violently flamed out. Although the mainstream media labeled it a failed movement, Occupy changed the national conversation about capitalism, popularized the language of the 99%, and inspired a generation of activists. As we approach Occupy’s 15th anniversary this September, Occupy offers a reminder that collective action can reshape what seems possible. Tune in for the six-part series, coming July 9th. Subscribe to our…
People in this episode
Host: Mila Atmos
Topics covered
- Occupy Wall Street
- activism
- economic crash
- collective action
- anti-capitalism
- social movements
Keywords
- Occupy Wall Street
- activism
- economic crash
- 99%
- collective action
- social movements
- anti-capitalism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Occupy Wall Street, Future Hindsight
More episodes of Future Hindsight
- Episode 2: Occupy Goes Viral
- Episode 1: The Invitation
- Democracy's Unfinished Promise: Alex Hertel-Fernandez
- Right-Wing Women Are Mobilized: Katie Gaddini
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