Waves of Change

The series celebrates the energy and success of community expression, but also looks at the problems of sustainability, the difficult interactions with political power, the stressful and sometimes dangerous lives of media activists, and the potential of co-optation by commercial interests. For instance, one may watch a YouTube video exploring how comic books are promoting open source free software in Southern Africa, learn about opportunities for micro radio and television, explore the difference between communication and journalism (by listening to an interview with Alfonso Gumucio Dagron), and learn about various community media initiatives.

One may read and watch excerpts from the 12 programmes and/or order the series by visiting the Deep Dish TV website. Further information and interactivity is provided through the Waves of Change blog.

In addition to utilising online tools, organisers will be broadcasting Waves of Change through the public access channels that cable companies are required to provide. This is part of an advocacy effort: Deep Dish TV claims that "[a]s technology improves and cable analog television is slowly replaced by newer digital technology, these public access channels may be lost. It is essential that as the technology advances, commercial use of the public spectrum and municipal rights-of-way must provide the public with access to technology and the means to communicate."

Deep Dish TV is also committed to reaching student and community groups through screenings and the distribution of DVD copies of its programmes.

Technology, Rights.

Founded in 1986 by Paper Tiger TV, Deep Dish TV is designed to serve as a distribution network, linking independent producers, programmers, community-based activists, and viewers who support movements for social change and economic justice. Deep Dish TV is committed to democratising media by providing a national forum for programming created by community-based organisations and independent producers.