On Power, Dissent, and Racism is a 60-minute video based on a series of talks and conversations with Professor Noam Chomsky (with filmmaker Nicolas Rossier) taken in 2002 and 2003 in New York and Cambridge, Mass. In this video, Nicolas Rossier interviews Chomsky, who presents with rigorous analysis and humor his reflection on the motivations behind 9/11 and its consequences on the international system. Chomsky starts with the principle that we need to think globally to comprehend today’s world. Then, he defines the notion of terrorism within its historical context and gives his thoughts on how we should fight it without exercising the politics of the most powerful. Chomsky also shares his perspectives on the role of the Media in the war on terrorism, personal views on racism against Arabs and Muslims since 9/11, and much more.
My Statement:
I have met Chomsky six times over my life and corresponded a few times with him as well. I have always been surprised by the amount of modesty and knowledge he displays in my interviews and overall in his work. I do believe that Chomsky is not well understood by many. While he has always been a virulent critic of US Foreign Policy since his early engagement against the Vietnam war, Chomsky loves America. In fact, I heard him often saying that America is the greatest country in the world. But he’s always believed that a good citizen is one that thinks critically and challenges its government when it needs to be challenged on policies.
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