[Stopwar-l] May meeting / Film Festival May 6-7 / Boat to Gaza event May 7

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http://mayanaam.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/social-justice-film-festival-port-coquitlam-bc-may-6-7/

> Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 16:40:48 -0700
> To: stopwar-l at lists.resist.ca
> From: stopwar-l at lists.resist.ca
> Subject: [Stopwar-l] May meeting / Film Festival May 6-7 / Boat to Gaza	event May 7
> 
> 
> Meetings and Events This Week
> 
> In this notice:
> 1) StopWar May General Meeting - Wed, May 4
> 2) Social Justice Film Festival - May 6-7
> 3) Fundraiser for the Canadian Boat to Gaza - May 7
> 
> ***
> 
> 1) StopWar May General Meeting
> 
> Join us Wednesday, May 4, 5:30pm, at the Maritime Labour Centre (111
> Victoria Drive).
> 
> 
> ***
> 
> 2) SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL
> 
> TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
> 
> 2211 Prairie Ave. (at Shaughnessy)
> 
> Port Coquitlam, BC
> 
> FRIDAY, May 6 at 7:00 p.m., and SATURDAY, May 7 10 a.m. to 5 p..m.
> 
> Friday, May 6, 7 p.m.
> 
> INSIDE JOB , an academy award winner, is the first film to provide a
> comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a
> cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and
> homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly
> resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive research and
> extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians,
> journalists, and academics, the film traces the rise of a rogue industry
> which has corrupted politics, regulation, and academia. It was made on
> location in the U.S.A., Iceland, England, France, Singapore and China.
> This film will shock and enrage you.  Refreshments and discussion
> afterwards
> 
> Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.
> 
> FOOD, Inc., How much do we know about the food we buy at our local
> supermarkets and serve to our families? Our national food supply is now
> controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of
> consumer health, the livelihoods of farmers, the safety of workers and the
> environment. . Though our food appears the same--a tomato still looks like
> a tomato, but it has been radically transformed.
> 
> In this Oscar-nominated film the producer and investigative authors lift
> the veil on the food industry. After seeing this film, you will never look
> at your dinner the same way.
> 
> THE NEW AMERICAN CENTURY . This film explores the historical,
> philosophical and economic background that suggests a matrix for such
> events as 9/11, that is much closer to home than the so-called “Islamic
> terrorism”. The film provides solid evidence for the true reasons behind
> the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, whose unfolding is described in chilling
> detail in a document called “Project for the New American Century”
> published in 2000, which seems to have served as the actual blueprint for
> these dramatic events.
> 
> 11:30 a.m.
> 
> GUNS FOR HIRE With their existing armies overstretched, Britain and
> America rely heavily on mercenary forces. In this film, former war
> reporter, Sam Kiley, investigates the shadowy world of the modern soldier
> of fortune.
> 
> AFGHANISTAN: DRUGS, GUNS AND MONEY This film follows the journey of opium
> crops, tracing the drug trafficking routes heading north from Afghanistan
> through the nations of the Old Silk Road on its way to Europe. The film
> examines who are the winners and losers as the crop finds its way to
> market. . How much of a problem is it for the U.S. and its allies that
> many are implicated in one of the most lucrative drug routes in the world.
> The awesome beauty of the landscape provides a powerful backdrop for the
> treachery uncovered each step of the way.
> 
> 1:30 p.m.
> 
> WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE - This film takes a look at the theology of Christian
> Zionism which teaches that Jews have the divine right to the land of
> Israel. Aspects of this belief system leads some Christians in the West to
> give uncritical support to Israeli government policies even at the expense
> of the Palestinians. This leads to great suffering among Christian and
> Muslim Palestinians, threatening Israeli security. There is a biblical
> alternative for those who want to love and support the people of Israel, a
> theology that instead doesn’t favour one people over another, but promotes
> peace and reconciliation for both Jews and Palestinians.
> 
> CRUDE - THE REAL PRICE OF OIL - This film Chevron doesn’t want you to see.
> This is an award-winning film that chronicles the epic battle to held
> Chevron (formerly Texaco) accountable for the systematic contamination of
> the Ecuadorian Amazon - an environmental tragedy experts call the
> “Rainforest Chernobyl”
> 
> 3.00 p.m.
> 
> WIKI REBELS By Swedish television. This film is an exclusive rough-cut
> in-depth documentary which covers the organization of Wikileaks, from its
> inception, its development and its recent leaks of documents into the
> media. Its coverage details the allegation of sexual misconduct of Julian
> Assange, the editor-in-chief and media-spokesperson for the organization,
> plus the dissent caused by his heavy-handed control of the group,
> resulting in the formation of “Open Leaks”
> 
> ACTS OF TRANSFORMATION - WAR TOYS TO PEACE ART - This short film documents
> students, teachers and community members telling about why they wanted to
> transform violent toys and video games into peaceful art.
> 
> THE COCO COLA CASE - You’ll never look at a can of Coke the same way after
> seeing this documentary. The directors present a searing indictment of the
> Coco Cola empire and its alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of union
> leaders trying to improve working conditions in Columbia, Guatemala and
> Turkey. The filmmakers follow labour rights lawyers and an activist as
> they attempt to hold the giant U.S. multinational company accountable in
> this legal and human right’s battle.
> 
> Admission - Friday evening by donation. Refreshments will be served
> following the film. Tickets at the door or at Trinity United Church
> office, 604-942-0022
> 
> Saturday - $5.00 for half day, $10.00 for full day. $2.00 for students/low
> income
> 
> Lunch served at 12:30 by the UCW Rachel Unit at $6.00. Proceeds will be
> given to a charitable organization.
> 
> 
> ***
> 
> 3) Canadian Boat to Gaza: A Fundraising Event
> 
> When:  Saturday, May 7th, 7:00pm
> 
> Where:  Confederation Community Centre
> 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby (Parking available, accessible by transit)
> 
> Help break the siege of Gaza!
> 
> with guest speaker Monzer Zimmo
> Palestinian Canadian activist, born in Gaza, Palestine
> 
> Film and eye witness account with Kevin Neish
> Human rights activist & survivor of the attack on the Mavi Marmara
> 
> Spoken word performances and music
> Reception with refreshments and silent auction to follow
> 
> Admission by donation | Doors open 6:30pm
> 
> For more information: Irene 604-312-3488 | Mahmoud 604-366-4225
> 
> Canadaboatgaza.org | facebook.com/CanadaBoatGaza | twitter.com/CanadaBoatGaza
> Sponsored by Canadian Boat to Gaza (Vancouver), SPHR (UBC) and Westcoast
> Sheen
> 
> 
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