INSOMNIA STREAM： JUDICIAL NOTICE EDITION
Stream Summary
This stream, hosted by Devon Stack, critically analyzes the made-for-TV movie "Never Forget," which dramatizes the legal battle between Holocaust survivor Melvin Mermelstein and the Institute for Historical Review. The discussion explores how judicial notice was used in court to establish the Holocaust as a legal fact, the cultural and emotional impact of World War II narratives, and the broader implications of propaganda, collective memory, and legal strategy in shaping public perception. The stream also reflects on issues of identity, group dynamics, and the role of media and institutions in reinforcing historical narratives.
- Analysis of the movie "Never Forget" and its portrayal of Melvin Mermelstein's lawsuit
- Discussion of judicial notice and its use in legal proceedings
- Critique of Holocaust education and its cultural significance
- Exploration of group identity, collective guilt, and propaganda
- Reflections on legal strategy, evidence, and courtroom tactics
- Commentary on media, historical revisionism, and censorship
- Audience interaction and hyperchat contributions
Sources
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Never Forget (1991 TV Movie)
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Schindler’s List (1993)
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Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella, 1997)
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Holocaust (1978 NBC Miniseries)
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The Living Dead (Adam Curtis, BBC, 1995)
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Museum of Tolerance (Simon Wiesenthal Center)
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Simon Wiesenthal Center TV News Stories
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That Girl (Classic TV Show)
Key Points of Wisdom
- [00:13:45] “This film is based on events culminating in the lawsuit entitled Mel Mermelstein v. Institute for Historical Review. All legal proceedings portrayed are based on actual transcripts and documents.” (Context: Introduction to the movie’s premise)
- [01:58:00] “There’s this thing called judicial notice… The judge can just cut through, like, if you get lawyers arguing over whether or not the sky is blue, the judge can just step in and say, OK, the sky is blue.” (Context: Explanation of judicial notice and its impact on the case)
- [02:03:17] “This court does take judicial notice of the fact that Jews were gassed to death at Auschwitz concentration camp… It is simply a fact.” (Context: The judge’s ruling and its significance)
- [02:06:01] “Other individuals and groups still preach the lie that the Holocaust never took place. The fight against racism, hate and prejudice continues.” (Context: Narrator’s closing remarks in the movie)
- [02:08:53] “Unfortunately, and it’s going to increase, it’s only going to increase. This is what I mean when I say white people need to start thinking like criminals… You’re living within a system that views you fundamentally as a criminal.” (Context: Reflection on legal strategy and societal dynamics)
- [02:11:13] “Veruca Salt says Churro 2024 from me, his OG campaign manager…” (Context: Example of hyperchat engagement)
Hyperchat Summary
- Audience members discussed campaign sticker ideas and shared support for Churro 2024.
- Questions and comments about Andersonville prison and its historical parallels.
- Reflections on Candace Owens’ comments and controlled opposition.
- Recommendations for documentaries and TV shows, including "The Living Dead" and "That Girl."
- Personal stories about Holocaust education and cultural narratives in schools.
- Discussion of propaganda, media, and historical revisionism.
- Comments on Trump, Ann Coulter, and other public figures.
- Audience engagement with statistics about the stream catalog and content archive.
- Shout-outs to contributors and replay gang.
Hyperchat Contributors
- Veruca Salt
- Amy
- Hammer thorazine
- Chosen Jawa
- Bessemer 72
- Beethoven
- Sleepy Cyber army
- Gorilla hands
- Graham playing games
- Size matter
- My coffee chair
- Cream cheese privilege
- Ripped homeless Guy
- Beach Boys
- Based Polish crusader
- Jay Ray 1981
- Thin Red Line
- Brody
- Zazzy mataz
- Filled soda
- Wheat Bread Warrior
- Little of still
- Grenade
- Higgs 49
- Bill Monigan
- Love and division
- Man of low moral fiber
- Green APU 45
- Dirty White boy
- Recon 20G
- HP Lovecraft