- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (6 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747558981
- ISBN-13: 978-0747558989
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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In the Name of Justice chronicles Johns Pilger's investigative campaigns over nearly 30 years. A true hero amongst journalists, Pilger is one of the few who have defined the trade as a tool for justice and for change. His work has often been a sole beam of illumination into atrocities that governments have tried to conceal from the world. One of the first newsmen to reveal the truth about Vietnam, Pilger's reports exposed America's profligate disregard for the lives of both of the Vietnamese people and its own soldiers. Together with US newsmen such as Walter Cronkite, he was instrumental in rallying public opposition to the war. However, it was his documentary 'Cambodia Year Zero', which, of all his investigations, had perhaps the most critical effect on the public. In it, he exposed for the first time the genocide committed by Pol Pot and the part the West had played in bringing him to power. By the time Year Zero was aired, Cambodia was on the brink of total collapse. The devastating scenes of suffering shocked viewers, who responded with millions of dollars in aid. Typically, Pilger continued to follow the nation's progress and, in further programmes, to condemn Thatcher's ongoing support for the Khmer Rouge in its renamed incarnations. It is this tireless passion for justice that hallmarks all of Pilger's campaigns. Reading this book will reinforce your faith in the power of the determined individual to change opinions, save lives and change governments. Stirring, enlightening stuff.--Rebecca Johnson
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'An excellent account of Pilger's work ... shows how his sensibility to justice and injustice has changed public policy and saved lives'
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anthony Haywards "filmography" is a fantastic companion piece to John Pilgers film-making and writing.
Pilgers output is arranged thematically by either Country or Issue. His output is put into context, there is an account of the process of making the film, the not infrequent to and fro-ing between Pilger and his commissioning editors, an account of the reception of the film from the public and press and the accompanying controversy. The difference in reception between Press and Public is often one of stark contrast especially when it is the right wing press thats involved. For example The Daily Telegraph seems to run and endless vendeta against Pilger.
I had no idea of the volume of John Pilgers output being young enough (and not all that young either) to remember his output from the early 90s onwards so it was a fascinating book that gave me the desire to get hold of the DVD's of his film journalism - money permitting.
After reading the book my admiration for Pilger was at an all time high - his tenacity and his consistent habit of returning to some of his subjects years later make his work a real education in the affairs of the world today. It is not all doom and gloom either - some of Pilgers campaigning journalism achieved real changes for the people involved.
Well reccomended - an excellent companion to his prolific film output - long may it continue.
Pilgers output is arranged thematically by either Country or Issue. His output is put into context, there is an account of the process of making the film, the not infrequent to and fro-ing between Pilger and his commissioning editors, an account of the reception of the film from the public and press and the accompanying controversy. The difference in reception between Press and Public is often one of stark contrast especially when it is the right wing press thats involved. For example The Daily Telegraph seems to run and endless vendeta against Pilger.
I had no idea of the volume of John Pilgers output being young enough (and not all that young either) to remember his output from the early 90s onwards so it was a fascinating book that gave me the desire to get hold of the DVD's of his film journalism - money permitting.
After reading the book my admiration for Pilger was at an all time high - his tenacity and his consistent habit of returning to some of his subjects years later make his work a real education in the affairs of the world today. It is not all doom and gloom either - some of Pilgers campaigning journalism achieved real changes for the people involved.
Well reccomended - an excellent companion to his prolific film output - long may it continue.
9 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is far more interesting and impressive than the outline on the jacket indicates. Much of the text consists of John Pilger's own words, I was happy to find, rather than a long account by Anthony Hayward. And Pilger's words will amaze and perplex you. You will feel with him his frustration at the difficulties put in his way as he works on exposing the falsehoods of life today in various arenas; the motives behind the acts and statements of governments; the truth of situations, where before we have been exposed only to the propaganda of our own leaders. John Pilger is a good man, a great writer/film-maker and a superb researcher. Read this book and I guarantee it will change your way of thinking on many, many subjects.
7 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Pilger is the finest journalist alive today. The heir to Gellhorn's 'view from the ground' tradition. His compassion is an example and moral compass to us all. His rare films nowadays echo with meaning long after the final credits have rolled. This book captures the man and his mission in his own words. Please read it and examine this tragic world anew. I hope Pilger realises how many people, and journalists he's truly influenced. His efforts have not been in vain. 'Any man that saves one life, saves the world entireth.'
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