72 minutes of radical investigations, analysis and on the ground video from the Big Noise team working on four continents.

Against a tide of ignorance, isolation and cynicism, Big Noise Dispatches take you around the world to look war and crisis in the face, but also to witness a shared struggle for survival and dignity. Dispatches 01 collects 72 minutes of radical investigations, analysis and on the ground video from the Big Noise team working on four continents. Reconstructing Jihad: Israel's July War destroyed 130,00 homes and created 1 million refugees but failed to defeat Hezballah. The next phase of the struggle is Hezballah's race to rebuild its southern stronghold. (14 min) The Other Campaigns: Multibillionaire Carlos Slim and the guerrilla leader Subcomandante Marcos are facing off in the struggle between the Mexico above and the Mexico below. (15 min) Goldfinger: Big Noise and investigative reporter Greg Palast unmask 'Vulture Funds'--debt speculators who are taking millions from the world's poorest countries. (12 min) World Bank Famine: 800,000 children face starvation in Niger, but activists say the famine is not caused by drought--it was caused by 20 years of structural adjustment programs. (5 min) It's The Oil Stupid: Big Noise and investigative reporter Greg Palast meet with President Chavez in a look at Latin America's Oil Superpower and the 'New Latin America.' (11 min) Mexican Election Fraud: Big Noise and investigative reporter Greg Palast uncover blatant fraud in the right wing's come-from-behind presidential victory. (15 min)

Cast & Crew

Producer: Big Noise Films

Additional Details

Label: Pm Press

Genre: Documentary

Run Time: 72 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/02/08

UPC: 760137478294