[antiwar-van] Report back from the Film Fest 4 Peace!

[Kira Koshelanyk]

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REPORT BACK from the
8th Annual Vancouver International
FILM FESTIVAL 4 PEACE!
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On December 18 and 19, 2010, the 8th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival 4 Peace once again captured the attention of audiences through a collection of films and documentaries which promote peace and an end to imperialist war and occupation. The festival was a great success, with over 450 people who took part in the festival, and in addition to watching the films also took part in discussions, viewed art exhibits, enjoyed food together, and received information about continued antiwar activities. 
The film festival represented the struggles being fought around the world against imperialism and showed how everyone is affected by war and occupation – whether a villager in an occupied land, or a soldier in an occupying force, or the people living in imperialist countries. Moreover, not only is humanity affected by war and occupation, so are the forms of art that we use to express our anger, outrage, sadness, struggle, and hope. This of course, includes the artistic expression of film, which enables us to see the world through the eyes of our fellow human beings around the globe... 
 
To see complete report and photos go to:
http://www.mawovancouver.org/reports/filmfest2010.html
 
See the Film Festival blog and program at:
http://filmfest4peace.blogspot.com/ 
 
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