[van-announce] Left Film Night, Oct. 24 - proceeds to Boat for Gaza

[Kimball Cariou]

_*LEFT FILM NIGHT*_
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"OCCUPATION 101: Voices of the Silenced Majority"*/*

Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, 7 pm
Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive, Vancouver
*Donations will be accepted for the Canadian Boat for Gaza*
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Directed by Abdallah Omeish and Sufyan Omeish, 2006, 90 minutes*/

/Occupation 101/ is a powerful documentary on the current and historical 
root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film presents a 
comprehensive analysis of the facts surrounding the issues, and dispels 
many long-perceived myths and misconceptions. /Occupation 101/ also 
details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States, 
and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable 
peace. The roots of the conflict are examined by leading Middle East 
scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and 
humanitarian workers whose voices have often been suppressed in North 
American media outlets. The film covers a wide range of topics - the 
first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880's, the 1920 
tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the 
Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the second Intifada of 2000, 
the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza - as well as 
heart-wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy.

COLLECTION FOR THE CANADIAN BOAT FOR GAZA! At the conclusion of the 
film, donations will be accepted for the Canadian Boat for Gaza project. 
This cross-Canada campaign aims to raise $300,000 to send a Canadian 
boat as part of the next international flotilla to break the Israeli 
siege of Gaza. For more information, visit canadaboatgaza.org.


/*No charge for admission; donations welcome. Coffee and refreshments 
available. Left Film Nights are presented by the Centre for Socialist 
Education, Young Communist League, and the Vancouver East and Montivero 
Clubs of the Communist Party of Canada. Call 604-255-2041 or email 
<pvoice at telus.net> for further information*/.