Howard Zinn
The film is about Howard Zinn inspiring the new generation. The film is also about the life of a well-known activist, historian and author right from childhood to adulthood. He also brings out aspects such as racial segregation, civil disobedience and poverty that had set camp in their home.
The most important thing that struck me while watching the film was how Howard acquired the passion to reading books. His first book was the one he picked on the streets by the title Tarzan. It is from this book that his interest in reading and writing began. He also fought for the rights of the community. It is ironical that he used to be an air fighter throwing bombs in German. However, when he came back to America, we can see how he tried to achieve justice with struggle but without engaging in any physical war.
The most problematic thing that caught my attention lies with the fact that Howard brings out the element of poverty throughout the world. Racial segregation is yet another issue that I found troubling. It was not fair for the black community to be looked down up and yet they were human just like the white people
It is inspiring that Howard took part in strikes just to ensure that the rights of the workers were safeguarded (Bentley et al.).
The film brings about several issues such as fight against racial segregation, fight against mistreating the workers. I tend to agree with such arguments because they shaped what the world is today. Such issues were fought against to make sure that society leaves in unison. However, despite the fight for such issues, some people in society still practice racial segregation.
This life of political engagement is interesting and enjoyable. This is evident from the way the Howard led his life.
After watching the movie I came to learn that it is always good to treat people equally. How you treat an individual will determine how you will be treated. I was also able to learn about the importance of civil disobedience since it is this aspect that forces the government to do what is right for the nation (Bentley et al.).
Work Cited
Bentley, Judith et al. "You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train". The History Teacher 39.2 (2004): 282. Web. Retrieved from https://freedocumentaries.org/documentary/howard-zinn-you-cant-stay-neutral-on-a-moving-train#watch-film
