Antonino D’Ambrosio

Antonino D’Ambrosio is an author, filmmaker and visual artist whose critically acclaimed books include A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears and Let Fury Have the Hour: Joe Strummer, Punk, and the Movement That Shook the World (both Nation Books). D’Ambrosio’s essays from the latter inspired his feature film Let Fury Have the Hour, which had its world premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival and is currently in theaters.

How the Left Fought Back Against Thatcher

How the Left Fought Back Against Thatcher How the Left Fought Back Against Thatcher

It wasn't easy, but artists, musicians and activists met Thatcher's brutal tactics with compassionate responses.

Apr 9, 2013 / The Nation Video and Antonino D’Ambrosio

How the Creative Response of Artists and Activists Can Transform the World

How the Creative Response of Artists and Activists Can Transform the World How the Creative Response of Artists and Activists Can Transform the World

It's the antidote to the consumerism and cynicism that define our culture.

Jan 9, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Antonino D’Ambrosio

Lee Atwater’s Legacy Lee Atwater’s Legacy

Rebel. Liar. Attack dog. Bigot. Stefan Forbes's Boogie Man assesses the enduring damage Lee Atwater did to our political process.

Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Antonino D’Ambrosio

Joe Strummer, Terrorist? Joe Strummer, Terrorist?

What does it mean that a man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism for singing the lyrics of the Clash's classic "London Calling"?

Apr 20, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Antonino D’Ambrosio