A historic debate between British MP George Galloway and author, Christopher Hitchens–two of Britain’s most fiery orators, moderated by Amy Goodman. The two debate the Iraq invasion, Saddam Hussein, the Bush administration, Palestine and more.
The match-up was an eagerly anticipated one. In the run-up to the debate the Guardian newspaper of London wrote "Not since the Rumble in the Jungle, when Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Kinshasa in 1974, can there have been such an eagerly anticipated punch-up."
Earlier this summer, Galloway visited Washington in a widely publicized appearance to testify before a US Senate Committee and defend himself against accusations that he took kickbacks from Saddam Hussein’s government. During his visit to Capitol Hill, Galloway and Hitchens briefly exchanged verbal fisticuffs. When Hitchens provoked him with a question, Galloway called him a "drink-soaked former Trotskyist popinjay."
The confrontation added fuel to the fire. The debate was held at the Baruch College performing arts center in Manhattan. Speaking before a sold-out crowd of over 1,000 people, both men battled it out for over two hours.
Mason Hall, Baruch College
Moderated by Amy Goodman
Recorded 9/14/2005
$50 for 120 Min Interview on DVD
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