This is a film of an historic talk delivered in 2003
by RCP Chariman Bob Avakian in the United States.
Taken from two amazing events, this talk is full of
heart and soul, humor, and seriousness, and will
change you and set your heart and mind to flight.

Responses:
"Just like landmark art work or historically seminal
music Bob Avakian's delivery and timing is truly
inspiring. The only thing more inspiring is the vision
and message he presents to us. Avakian is a
revolutionary leader whose voice must be heard far and
wide today."
Wil-Dog, Jiro and Uli from Ozomatli

"In times like these, this clear voice for social
change is a welcome relief from all the confusion and
lies. Listen, and you will truly hear a voice of
reason, with sharp analysis and deep understanding,
going up against the tide of injustice and oppression.
Of crucial importance is the fearless opposition to
the rise of the Christian right and its pernicious
effect on the political and cultural life in this
country. While you might not agree with everything he
says, he will challenge you with his insights and a
clarion call to what must be done. "
Reverend Earl Kooperkamp, Pastor, St. Marys Church,
Harlem, NYC


"I highly recommend this talk as a starting place for
study or an update to review the Marxist Leninist
Maoist approach. Bob Avakian hurls an impassioned,
articulate challenge to capitalism and US imperialism.
Women's liberation cannot be achieved without
defeating these forces, therefore Avakian's
presentation is an important contribution."
Carol Downer, Founder, Federation of Feminist Women's
Health Centers

"I heard Bob Avakian speak last year on the urgent and
timely issue of revolution: why it's necessary, why
it's possible, and what must be done to bring
revolution about.
"Avakian first gave a history of the oppression,
exploitation and devastation of Black people from the
enslavement of Africans, through segregation,
discrimination and continued racism. Then he enlarged
from this to humankind's history, to include all
people's trials and tribulations at the hands of
capitalism and its greed, arrogance, and abuse of
power. He condemned this intolerable, unbearable
situation - and then Avakian made very clear that
another world is possible. His explanation of the
workings of the imperialist system - and how the
struggle of the people can get rid of it and replace
it with a just and equitable society - was powerful
and uplifting.
"With what the world is going through right now, this
moment is crucial - and liberation must be
international. We must stop U.S. imperialism! We must
create a vision of that just and equitable world, and
collectively work to make it a revolutionary reality.
This speech needs to be heard by others. It could take
many more people onto the path toward that world
liberation."
Yuri Kochiyama

"As an avowed anarchist, and a committed
anti-capitalist, I try to learn from the lessons of
history in order to devise better tactics, and
recognize viable strategies for overthrowing
capitalism. And while I'm an anarchist, I do recognize
that in 1917 a small group of revolutionaries did
achieve one of, if not the, greatest anti-capitalist
transformations in world history. Indeed the Bolshevik
Revolution thrilled millions of anti-capitalist
anarchists around the world when it occurred,
including Emma Goldman. The October revolution was led
by a brilliant geo-political analyst, Vladimir Lenin.
Having watched this video, I'd say if Lenin were alive
today, he'd sound a lot like Bob Avakian. "
Alan Minsky, Senior Producer at KPFK in Los Angeles
and co-founder of the LA Independent Media Center

"Whatever your political orientation or religious
background, this comes across as a challenge that must
be heard and wrestled with. There is great depth and
seriousness in Bob Avakian's analysis of a situation
which most of us have failed to fully recognize. But
he is confident that we can create a viable future for
the planet. "
Reverend George W. Webber, President Emeritus, New
York Theological Seminary

"If you care critically about the present state of the
world and the world's future you have lived lessons
learning why and thought a good while on what needs to
be done to change the world. Bob Avakian, an activist
and thinker, leads you through a tough course,
including beginning lessons and advanced sections, on
a critical review and assessment on why the human
predicament of today and offers an alternative vision
for tomorrow than the one imposed by the system's
institution. "
"Bob Avakian, a thinker and activist of remarkable
critical insights, sums up the lessons he has learned
and the conclusions he has determined during more than
thirty years of activism and leadership and guides
present and future activists through a tough course
which leads to the understanding of the imperatives
for a new society. "
Dr. Juan Gómez Quiñonez, historian and writer, UCLA