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Like Mao said, “Revolution is not treating someone to a meal.” We need courage and determination for new change. G!VOICE selected a series movies, books and music to replenish Gamanians’ energy so they can learn the passion and perseverance from them on the path of revolution.
【Selected Films】
Follow the youth of revolutionary heroes
《Motorcycle Diary》
革命常來自於對社會的不平，拉丁美洲革命英雄格瓦拉24歲的青春歷險，他在暑假和友人一同騎著摩托車、環繞南美洲旅行。旅途中看到了拉丁美洲各國的苦難與不義，在他心中種下他充滿理想主義的革命種子。
Passion and Patriotism in Chinese History
《1911》
1911 is an epic historical drama based on the founding of Republic of China when nationalist forces and idealists led by Sun Yat-Sen overthrew Qing Dynasty. The movie was made in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Revolution of 1911 (a.k.a Xinhai Revolution) and coincidentally is the 100th film of actor Jacky Chen who played the main character, Huang Xing in the film. 
Most Creative Rebellion
《Sound of Noise》
Revolution also requires creativity! A group of crazy music terrorists use the entire city as their instruments. They first sneaked in operation room in the hospital and used human body and equipments as percussion instruments, then they explored music potential in the bank through shredding bills. This dark comedy illustrates the infinite possibility of imagination in relation to revolution.
【Selected Books】
Gentle Revolution that Begins from Daily Life
《My Mini Revolution: Believe in Dreams and Believe in your Inner Strengthy》
By China Times Publishing Company
The book compiled an abundant collection of unnamed heroes who contributed in their ways and from their own fields. These characters have passion and start doing things from within. They are not full of hot air, they carry their ideas out with actions. They are the ones who realized their dreams and subsequently influenced others.
Logics and Rationale Behind Revolutions
《Justice: What is the Right Thing to Do? 》
By Ya-Yan Publishing Company
Justice, the most popular course in Harvard University is actually more to do with the training of thinking. Professor Michael Sandel uses simple and interesting approaches to illustrate different viewpoints and values. There is a rationale behind things, you can simply say, “I’m right therefore I’m right!”
◎ MyOOPS open course website has the full video of the course with Chinese subtitles.
http://www.myoops.org/main.php?act=course&id=2258
How he revolutionized your life
《Steve Jobs》By Commonwealth Publishing Company
There will never be another man’s passing that would make people feel such sense of loss. Steve Jobs, a man who rewrote the contemporary history of human communication and aesthetics with an “Apple,” started off a successful revolution. You can read from his only officially recognized autobiography to see how he creates, innovates, inspires imagination and unearth new values.
【Selected Music】
Listen to the Heartbeat of Farmers
《Tree Planting》 By Lin Sheng Xiang
He sings with the indigenous voice: the sound of Hakka and the introspection of a young man from Mei-Nong village. Village youth returned to the farm from the big city, trying to look for a way out. He joined forces with other famers and sought to retrieve the vitality of rural village that they all identify with.
Flaming Tunes Banned by the Government
《 Beggars Banque》 by Rolling Stones
You can see from the peace sign and Bob Dylan’s Dream on the cover that Rolling Stones was heavily influenced by anti-war sentiment and French student movement. They turned the invisible music into a bold flag of rebellion fluttering in the air and inspiring people.
The Rage of Piano Poet
《Chopin’s Etude: Revolutionary》
When Chopin heard of the fall of November Uprising (a.k.a. Polish-Russian War), he composed the famous etude of Revolutionary out of indignation. He turned the sorrow and nostalgia for the demise of his home country into discordant chords and hasty melody. From his music, we could hear the noble gesture of patriotism and his desire for freedom.