Zeitgeist the movie

"They must find it difficult. Those who have taken authority as the truth,
rather than truth as the authority."

- Gerald Massey

Watching it for the second time the other night with my partner Kim, gave me an even greater appreciation of the gift of this work. The film Zeitgeist was created as a not for profit expression to inspire people to start looking at the world from a more critical perspective and to understand that very often things are not what the population at large think they are. The information in Zeitgeist was established over a year long period of research and the excellent source page on their website reflects this.

We now have the ability to produce films with inexpensive cameras and desktop computers, with these tools and huge databases of film footage, the ability to share information via film has come into the hands of the people. This is significant, because we are no longer dependent on the dominant forms of corporate controlled media. This film is one example of people providing others with knowledge that would otherwise be accessible to only a few privileged individuals. While CNN or TVNZ are not likely to play this documentary any time soon, you and I and our friends can watch it, view it online, and even make copies and share it around.

Throughout the ages small groups of people who had access to knowledge that the masses were not privy to, made decisions which affected the lives of many. Sometimes these rulers, or ruling elite, were wise and benign though some times their decisions make them look less compassionate and generous. Today is no different. Despite today's widespread rhetoric about democracy and freedom, the sad fact is that very few people are aware of how the power structures function in today's society. This film is changing that. It has the potential to rock the foundations of your belief systems so much you will never be the same again. At the very least it will leave you with some questions, and reveal that all is not as we have been told. Either way it is too important to let it pass you by.

Please note this two hour film will start at the winter screening time of 7:00 pm (August 7th). Feel free to bring some food or refreshments to share at the 15 minute intermission.

If you don't make it to the cinema on the night, you can watch it (in lower resolution and without the pleasure of the good company who will be there) on my blog.