Other Lectures

Title

Yes Men: Direct Action for Environmental Justice

Authors

Mike Bonnano

Streaming Media

Document Type

Video File

Duration

1 hour 33 minutes 52 seconds

Publication Date

4-19-2017

Disciplines

Environmental Education | Environmental Studies | Interactive Arts | Sustainability

Abstract

Mike Bonnano (otherwise known as Igor Vamos, professor of media arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) is one half of the comedic political activist duo The Yes Men. In this public lecture, Bonnano speaks about his work in bringing attention to environmental and social justice issues by impersonating corporate leadership and presenting at industry conferences. Bonnano gives examples of Yes Men pranks and talks about the impacts of the duo's work.

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Sponsored by the Linfield College Office of Sustainability.

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