Peaceful Aggression: Videos of the Wisconsin Uprising Part 1: Matthew Wisniewski

So much has happened in such a rapid time here in Wisconsin that it's easy to forget how many great pieces of art that have been produced. In the peak of all the mass street demonstrations in February & March it seemed like there were incredible videos coming out literally every hour. Now that the Recall Walker campaign is upon us I wanted to do a series of entries focusing on all my favorite videos.

I don't remember how I stumbled upon the incredible short films of Matt Wisniewski, but I do remember the immediate impact they had. When I saw the Wisconsin Budget Protest video it felt like it should have been the proper video for the great Arcade Fire-Rebellion (lies) track used as its soundtrack. His editing is fantastic as is the way he frames his shots. I'm not ashamed to admit I teared up when I saw this as it truly captured the feel of what was going on here & what wasn't being reported in the media accurately at all. It was much more than a 'union battle' and much more about people of all walks of life coming together to fight against what everyone in their heart knows is wrong. Civil societies don't attack teachers, children, the poor, the elderly & basically anyone who isn't extremely rich. Enjoy Matt's amazing videos, I've posted the 5 that were my favorites but you can find all of his work on his vimeo channel.

MATTHEW WISNIEWSKI
http://vimeo.com/mgwisni

Feedback to his videos:
http://mgwisni.posterous.com

Wisconsin Budget Protest

Wisconsin "Budget Repair Bill" Protest from Matt Wisniewski on Vimeo.

Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill Protest (pt. 2)

Wisconsin "Budget Repair Bill" Protest Pt 2 from Matt Wisniewski on Vimeo.