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One of Tim Burton’s first films, it already features his trademark animation and a macabre theme… that of a boy who fancies himself to be Vincent Price.

Here’s a cool excerpt from the documentary Straight Up. It’s about a man who repairs power lines, using a Faraday cage to divert the power from his body, and a helicopter for transport.

John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, gives a speech to the Veterans for Peace. He reflects on the experiences he’s had since publishing his book, and recounts more stories from when he was loan shark for the American government.

For more see: Part 2 and Part 3