The Ultimate History Lesson: A Weekend with John Taylor Gatto (2012) User Reviews

Gatto supplies the puzzle pieces that public schooling leaves out

[v_imdb-490-876257 · 10/10 · 30 September 2012]

John Taylor Gatto's whiskey tinged Pennsylvania drawl had me hooked within minutes, and the first hour just flew by. The information he lays out is very dense, but I found him to be an amazing storyteller who was able to tie it all together in one cogent, entertaining package that left me pining for more.

Be forewarned - you're quite likely going to want to spend lots of time watching, re-watching, and then researching what he lays out here. The investment you make will truly open your eyes to many things that have been hidden from us for so long by the public school system. Because he delivers this information from a position of love rather than fear, the freeing effect on your mind is something not be missed.

Brilliant stuff, T&H!

One last thing... John suffered a series of major strokes not long after the production of this film. There are ways to help his recovery on the T&H website. Please do whatever you can to support this true American hero!

A masterful lesson from a highly honored teacher.

[wetcon · 10/10 · 26 September 2012]

Mr. Gatto, Lays bare all the important signposts so that one may more easily navigate the world we are born into. Chock full of the who, what, where, when, how and most importantly why, of the "program" called western "civilization" and the players along the way executing "the plan".

A must have resource for anyone wishing to see clearly how we got where we are and where we are heading if some people get their way. Getit they will, if we remain ignorant of our history. Important and choice references to ancient Greek philosophers notwithstanding, The Ultimate History Lesson is focused on modern history Gatto brings us along from the "Enlightenment" (dark times for many), forward to the present, detailing the trajectory of education, government, the condition of the populous and the aim of its leadership.

I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Truly Empowering

[bobtaccori · 9/10 · 2 October 2012]

This interview is outstanding, it covers copious amounts of information that is truly empowering. It takes the time to explain the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How in an interesting way which is insightful and meaningful.

It is best viewed in 1 hour segments as the volume of cognitive stimulation it generates is tremendous. It is truly worth the time you spend reviewing it as it provides useful tools to generate new meaningful understandings of how and why things are the way they are today.

It further explains how to empower yourself with intellectual self- defense which allows life long satisfaction to be obtained. In simple terms the ideas discussed throughout the interview have practical implications of substantial value. John says this information is your birth right and I agree.

I am so happy I can say I helped fund this project and helped the tragedy and hope team provide such an empowering interview. This is the type of independent media, I feel more people should support.

Time well spent listening to a masterful speaker and teacher

[lsar-497-560688 · 10/10 · 8 October 2012]

One of the most important pieces of educational media available. John Gatto has a brilliant mind which allows him to remember vast amounts of information learned from decades of research. He then combines all related facts into coherent insights. Connecting the dots, John shares a rich story of our (untaught) history as it relates primarily to "education". You will find that the history of our compulsory schooling system is intimately intertwined with the histories of Philosophy, Industrialization, Endowments, Management of independent units, Socialization, Freedom/Liberty (or lack thereof), etc. This information, as John himself proclaims, is our "birthright". The film provides a coherent picture of the untold history of our culture, enabling us to understand more clearly who we are and how we got here. I have watched and listened to this documentary multiple times. Given the substantial number of references within, one viewing is not enough to grasp the full depth of this amazing and surprising story.

Amazing Man, Amazing Life....

[carter-drewj · 10/10 · 3 October 2012]

This movie changed My Life. It not only tells us who the Elite are, it tells us "why" they feel the need to control us like cattle. The Elite spend billions of $$ every year to make sure we aren't spiritually awakened. This amazing man's life tells how he found out the harm he was causing in the Public Schooling System, and what changes he made to truly "help" kids. Following in the footsteps of Ezra Pound, Eustace Mullins, and Anthony Sutton, John Taylor Gatto a Legend gets to tell the "Real" History of Us.. Mankind.

Props, Bravo to the Tragedy & Hope Gang for getting JTG on film, For The Record.

An Awakening Experience

[daniel-lease · 10/10 · 9 May 2013]

The Ultimate History Lesson with John Taylor Gatto was an incredible immersion into the history of Education as well as the histories of the systems that nurtured, and today sustain, this evil indoctrination system we call "Education". I would recommend this show to anyone who, like me, though smart, felt incompetent after high school and always wondered what the problem was. It was by design to create "workers, not thinkers." I would also recommend buying Gatto's book "The Underground History of American Education." It, like this program, is a wealth of information that one can't help but dive deeper into. I also highly recommend the company Tragedy and Hope who created this program. I've been listening to their podcast for a couple of years now and the information and clarity I've gained from their efforts is irreplaceable.

This Changed my life

[ginnyisababe · 11 April 2016]

When I first started watching this I turned it off in the first minute. I didn't like JTG's voice. I didn't think he sounded interesting, intelligent, or entertaining. But something about the respect the interviewer had for him, and a feeling kept nagging me that I should give it a real chance. So I forced myself to get over the shallow objections I had, and really listen to his words. As I did, I became more and more interested, until my eyes were opened, and my world forever altered. His facts and knowledge of history are pure and accurate. I made a list of resources he sites and set about confirming all I could from my computer. I found each one I checked to be accurate. The information he provides is not widely spoken of, and I do not know of anyone else who has really put it all together. JTG is in the last leg of his life now, bed-ridden and no longer giving us the benefit of his great wisdom. This work he leaves us is priceless. I went from thinking he was a bit boring and slow, to enthralled and knowing for sure he is a genius!! I went on to purchase several of his books. Years of study can be spend with just his works. This man changed my life and the lives of all 4 of my children. We live now, awake and free because of him. I cannot express my gratitude enough.