We are a species at war with our own narratives. The stories and structures we inherit - political, cultural and ecological have become traps, cycling us through conflict rather than carrying us forward. De-Escalation Tactics is a thematic-visual-song-cycle that sits inside this tension, contemplating alternative pathways. Original soundtrack and visuals by Tommy Becker with spoken contributions from Reverend Billy (Church of Stop Shopping) and author Yuval Noah Harari.

Video, Music & Text: written, recorded, edited & performed by Tommy Becker

Additional text by: Reverend Billy - Earth Riot Radio, April 8, 2025
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excerpt from "Global Loneliness," from the audio book of The End of the World (2012-2013)
Yuval Noah Harari interview with Ritula Shah - @HowToAcademyMindset event, September 2025

Selected Screenings:
Other Cinema, "AVANT TO LIVE (new experimental works)," San Francisco, May 30, 2026
33rd Chicago Underground Film Festival, Harper Theater, Chicago, Sep 25 & Sep 26, 2026
International
Experimental Film Festival 2026, organized by the Institute for Experimental Arts, BIOS, Athens, Greece, October 15-18, 2026