I was inspired to do the IT’S MOURNING IN AMERICA art by seeing Reagan’s “It’s Morning In America” ad in my friend Antonino’s film Let Fury Have The Hour. I remember seeing the ad in 1983-1984 when Reagan was running for re-election, but Antonino’s film put it in powerful historical perspective. I highly recommend seeing Let Fury Have The Hour. The film is incredibly intelligent, inspiring, insightful, and historically informative in terms of its analysis of oppressive politics and the creative response of the counter-culture. Ian MacKaye is a highlight, but so many of my heroes demonstrate their merit in the film it is overwhelming. I felt more optimistic and energized after seeing the film than I have in a good while. They can crush the human, but they can’t crush the human spirit. If that sentiment resonates with you in the least, YOU NEED TO SEE Let Fury Have The Hour!
-Shepard
