CEOs Were Bailed Out, Homeowners … Not So Much

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2009 Robert Greenwald's filmmaking team has zeroed in on the ongoing mortgage crisis in this clip illustrating the stark contrast between the fate of Wall Street bankers and that of struggling homeowners after the initial bailout money was doled out -- without any requirements that those who benefited the most account for the funds or be accountable to people trying to save their homes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blowback Time for Lieberman

Staff / Truthdig Nov 12, 2008 Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films is making the case that, as the title of its "Lieberman Must Go" video clip suggests, Sen. Joe Lieberman should be taken down a few big notches by the Democratic Party for his actions and assertions during the presidential campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Send Karl Rove to Jail’ Campaign

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2008 The busy folks at Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films outfit have kicked off a Web-based campaign to send Karl Rove to the clinker for refusing to honor the subpoena sent by the House Judiciary Committee calling him to testify about his alleged involvement in the prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greed 101 With Larry the Loophole

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2008 Gee, it sure is hard sometimes to figure out exactly how the rich get richer in American society! Good thing there's Larry the Loophole, who hails from a politician dad and a lobbyist mom, to show us how buyout industry executives like Henry Kravis make gajillions of dollars (well, not gajillions, but so far this year Kravis has made over $33,205,800, with ol' Larry's help. As funny as it is scary, this animated short from Brave New Films breaks it all down. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Deconstructing Rudy

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 11, 2007 As mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani honed his skills in creating a public persona that obscured some of his less savory behind-the-scenes activities. But now, Giuliani's facing serious resistance from the likes of filmmaker Robert Greenwald, who's turning his lens on the wily GOP candidate in a series of Web-ready shorts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Craig Trapped in the Closet

Staff / Truthdig Sep 12, 2007 Don't watch this "Daily Show" clip while ingesting beverages -- the R. Kelly impersonator's vibrato-tastic adaptation of "Trapped in the Closet" you'll see here, laden with sociopolitical commentary about certain embattled senators plagued with recent men's-room-related woes, may cause you to, as the youngsters say, "snarf." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Podcast: Robert Greenwald on Fox News and More

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2007 Documentarian Robert Greenwald ("Outfoxed," "Iraq for Sale") joins regular panelists James Harris and Joshua Scheer to talk about Fox News' latest shenanigans, his effort to create an online Iraq war memorial and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )