Distributism Documentary

A broad multi-faith, historical and contemporary perspective.

By We You Net, We with You are a Network. Live in Paradise!

What is Distributism?
Distributism implies that the means of production, and places to do it should be shared as as widely as possible through the general populace.

This is in contrast to Capitalism where production is owned by a few richsters and Socialism where production is owned by the state. This documentary intentionally broadens the focus to include multiple faiths, peoples and times to give a broader perspective of Distributive style economics at work.

Pre-Historic Origins

Hunter gatherer tribes followed distributist economic model, where each tribe had the means of production. They were largely animist. Agrarian communities, typically also had the means of production available in every community, with trade between communities. Some were polytheist, some were monotheist.

History of the Demise

Centralized monarchies arose, and forced people to pay taxes by giving a part of their produce. Feudalism had nobels take ownership of the land, and the people or serfs had to work for them. Industrialization promised to free the serfs, by putting them to work in crowded urban centers.

Recent History of the Demise

Industry was exported to more densely populated areas of the globe, and the working people were left in cities. The number of local businesses diminished, as mega-corporations ate the small ones, and were rewarded by the government for their gluttony, even when they choked.

History of the Revival

High ranking Catholic people, wished a return to the old ways, where people owned their land, tools and could produce locally. Ringing Cedars of Russia book series was released, depicted a surviving Distributist community in the depths of Siberia. In 2003 Russia signed the Private Garden Plot Act, entitling every citizen to 1-3 hectares of land free of charge for production or relaxation. The Distributist Age has begun!

Benefits of Distributism

In Russia most of the food is produced on the properties of citizens, it is typically Organic and thus of the highest quality attainable. Similarly people owning their own properties care for them more, and so the environment is looked after, tended and loved. Products can also be made of high quality, customization and diversity on such plots.

Contemporary Demise in West

In fascist America where mega-corporations rule, gardners are raided by police, fined and imprisoned. Small businesses are overburdened with regulation and are either consumed or buckle under the pressure. Agricultural plots are difficult to split, but easy to make bigger for mega-corps to rape them.

Western Demise Continued

Mega-corps disregard environment, and sidestepping regulation with massive bribes, feed people poison, all to benefit a few richsters. Natural resources are offerd to mega-corps to plunder Menonite and Amish communities are still around but have been heavily infilitrated by mega-corp GMO's and chemical poisons, likely due to some mega-bribes to community leaders.

Contemporary Revival in West

A few intentional communities started during the back to the land movement of the 70's are still around. New ones are forming. Co-operatives Corporations allow for workers and users to be co-owners of the company. Open Source Software and Hardware are putting the means of production in peoples hands.

Distributist Trade and Currency

Barter is the most ancient form of trade and is encouraged. Use of distributed means of exchange (money) are promoted, such as precious metals, gems, and promissory notes. Usury and centralized banking are avoided when possible. Credit Unions are viable alternatives.

What can you do?

You can spread the word about Distributism, share the idea's with your family, friends or social media. Get some land or property to call your own. Produce your own food, products or services. Be as self-sufficient as comfortable, homeschool. Share with family, friends, trade with others. Have a good time! :-)

Documentary Plan

Later this will have some images incorporated, likely making this have more slides and content in total. Then it will be made into a video with audio descriptions.