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July 10 (Sunday) - Panel / Forum
Observation of the tenth anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre
On July 11th, 1995, during the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia, Serb nationalist forces took over the besieged enclave of Srebrenica and massacred around 8,000 men and boys. Please join in a solemn observance of the tenth anniversary of the worst war crime in Europe since World War II. The event will include a film about Srebrenica and brief presentations by members of the Bosnian community, and will be followed by an outdoor candlelight vigil. more...
July 8 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies: "THE YES MEN"
Film: “THE YES MEN” (82 min, Chris Smith, Dan Ollman, Sarah Price, 2005) - WTO, with a twist! . A hilarious tale of two pranksters who set out to bring down one of the world's most monolithic and mysterious agencies, the World Trade Organization. In 1999 two young anti-globalization activists created www.gatt.org, a website that mirrored the official site of the WTO but contained all sorts of highly-convincing but unlikely arguments and proposals. The site was so convincing that the duo received requests to speak at functions around the world as representatives of the WTO, and inspired by their success they decided to take things one step further.
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July 1 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies: “UNCONSTITUTIONAL: THE WAR ON OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES”
INDEPENDENCE DAY FILM…
“Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties” (66 min, Robert Greenwald, Nonny De La Pena) is the third in a series of films by Public Interest Pictures that follows “Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election” and “Uncovered: The War on Iraq”.
The prolific documentary producer, Robert Greenwald, tells the real story of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and critiques its excesses. Melding personal stories with words from the experts, the interviews in this credible, highly-charged documentary illuminate the assault launched by the Bush administration against rights guaranteed by the Constitution, under the excuse of 9/11 retaliation and the “War on Terrorism”. .
Presentation and facilitated discussion follows with Jeannie Gorman, member of the National Lawyers Guild, an organization dedicated to the principle that human rights are more important than property rights. FREE! (Donations Very Much Appreciated!!)
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June 25 (Saturday) - Conference
Envisioning People's Struggles Conference
Envisioning People's Struggles is a conference being organized on the weekend of June 24 - 26 to bring together issues and analysis from the many struggles against war, capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism. The conference will also explore and discuss the history of resistance movements locally and around the world to broaden and contextualize our understanding of current struggles, while emphasizing the need for long-term strategy and vision through open dialogue that builds solidarity between diverse organizing communities. more...
May 27 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies: "A CLOSER WALK"
Film: "A CLOSER WALK" (85 min, Robert Bilheimer, 2003)
"A Closer Walk" is the first film to depict humankind's confrontation with the global AIDS epidemic. Narrated by Glenn Close and Will Smith, this film explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity, and
human rights, and shows the harsh realities of AIDS.
The film features interviews with prominent individuals from all walks of life, including The Dalai Lama, Kofi Annan, and Bono; stories, portraits, and vignettes of children, women, and men living with AIDS on four continents. Breathtaking cinematography that celebrates human dignity, even as it bears witness to immense human suffering. Facilitated Discussion.
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May 23 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
Overcoming mainstream media spin with FAIR founder Jeff Cohen
Media critic Jeff Cohen speaks on Overcoming Mainstream Media Spin: Exploring the Role of Independent Media. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and hear one of the nation's most articulate critics of how media distortion serves power politics and corporate corruption. The event is free. more...
May 21 (Saturday) - Film / Video
FILM ON DARFUR: “BEDEEKEE DARKEE” (“MESSAGE FROM HOME”) and A SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE FILMMAKER JEN MARLOWE
Film: “BEDEEKEE DARKEE - MESSAGE FROM HOME” (56 min, Aisha Bain, Jen Marlowe and Adam Shapiro, 2005).
This is a rare opportunity to be one of the first to see this incredible film with exclusive footage, some of which is still in pre-release form, filmed where few reporters have gone before; and to get a first-hand report from the filmmaker about what's now happening on the ground in Darfur! Jen Marlowe will also lead an open Q&A discussion on the current situation in Darfur, and what we can all do to help end the conflict.
The United Nations is reluctant to call it genocide. The U.S. government called it genocide, ...then dropped the ball. Over two million people have been displaced and up to 400,000 people have been killed due to political conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan; over 80% of these refugees are women and children.
This film becomes a platform for the people of Darfur to speak for themselves; about their lives of tragedy as well as their strength and resilience.
For more information on the film: www.darfurfilm.org or donkeysaddle@hotmail.com; For more on the crisis & action: www.savedarfur.org.
All donations benefit the advance of this critical documentary work on Darfur.
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May 20 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies: "Bike Like U Mean It"
"Bike Like U Mean It" portrays the Critical Mass movement in Austin, but also features other biking activists, like The Yellow Bike Project, a small collective putting free public bikes on the streets and educating disadvantaged children about how to repair bikes. Also featured is The Spinning Wheel Project, which advocates cycling, peace and non-violence. Part of Bike To Work Day. A celebration of the iconoclastic bike community of Austin, TX. Outspoken and defiant, the bikers in Austin actively promote not only alternative forms of transportation, but also an alternative vision of cities, urban design, lifestyle and culture. more...
May 18 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
The Politics of War: Reflections on Fighting for America
Bobby Muller, is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize(1997); and Co-Founder of the International Campaign to ban landmines; + President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. He, a combat infantry officer, was severely injured in Vietnam, and will speak about his efforts toward reconciliation with America's former enemies there through the VVAF and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. more...
May 1 (Sunday) - Lecture / Talk
May Day Celebration--Viva Internationalism! A World Social Forum Reportback
A firsthand perspective on the 2005 World Social Forum in Brazil where over 100,000 activists met to oppose the horrors of capitalism. Speakers include Hugo Orellana, a native of Guatemala, and Guerry Hoddersen, Radical Women's representative.
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April 29 (Friday) - Film / Video
Human Rights Film and Art Festival
A FREE film and art festival being held at Seattle University focusing on human rights and social justice, occuring April 29th-May 1st. more...
April 27 (Wednesday) - Film / Video
Seattle Reclaim Democracy presents: The Corporation
While legally considered persons, many corporations act like destructive psychopaths without a conscience. "One of the must-see documentaries of the new century" -Seattle Times. "As multifaceted and monolithic as its subject" -Seattle P-I. Suggested donation $7, nobody turned away.
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April 22 (Friday) - Conference
2005 Northwest Sustainability Conference
3 Days: April 22-24. This conference is intended for anyone interested in creating a more ecologically sustainable world. Sessions will be facilitated by regional experts emphasizing "everyday sustainability," as well as best practices for business, agencies and industry and practical solutions for creating an ecologically sustainable society in the Pacific Northwest. more...
April 22 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies: "OIL ON ICE" ...and the controversy in ANWAR
Film: "OIL ON ICE" (57 min, Dale Djerassi and Bo Boudart, 2004)
How does one rationalize development of irreplaceable wilderness areas?
On March 16th, the U.S. Senate voted to not strip Arctic Refuge oil revenues from the Federal Budget Resolution by a vote of 51-49. Activists say the battle is far from over and have vowed to continue to block drilling in the Refuge. Two local filmmakers take a close-up look at the region's indigenous people and spectacular beauty. This compelling and comprehensive documentary film connects the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to decisions America makes about energy policy. More info and action: http://www.oilonice.org/.
Facilitated Discussion Follows. FREE! (Donations appreciated).
UPCOMING FILMS...
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April 22 (Friday) - Panel / Forum
Global Connections Tour: Cancel the Debt Campaign
Magda Lanuza, Nicaragua; Ana Maria Nemenzo, Philippines; and Jonah Gokova, Zimbabwe, will talk about debt and the adverse effects of the IMF and World Bank-imposed economic policies on the countries of the Global South. With Ivonne Jiron Gaitan, Nicaraguan union organizer. Learn what you can do to stop this spiral of debt and death. more...
April 22 (Friday) - Lecture / Talk
Noam Chomsky - WSU
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor of linguistics and philosophy gives the 2005 Potter Memorial Lecture at Washington State University at 3:30 p.m. April 22 in the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. more...
April 21 (Thursday) - Protest / Demonstration
Protest Weyerhaeuser's Annual Shareholder Meeting
Join Rainforest Action Network and activists from throughout the region
and across the country for a massive festival of resistance to
Weyerhaeuser--the number one destroyer of endangered forests in North America. On the morning of April 21st we will demonstrate at Weyerhaeusere's headquarters where all of the decision makers and major shareholders of the company will be meeting. This is our chance to make our voice heard and send a strong message to Weyerhaeuser and its shareholders that old-growth logging is a BAD investment! more...
April 9 (Saturday) - Other
Eyes Wide Open, the American Friends Service Committee’s on the human cost of the Iraq War
Eyes Wide Open features a pair of boots honoring each U.S. military casualty, a field of shoes and a Wall of Remembrance to memorialize the Iraqis killed in the conflict, and a multimedia display exploring the history, cost and consequences of the war.
Interfaith service Saturday at 2. more...
April 8 (Friday) - Film / Video
Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies: "Justice and the Generals" - Special presentation in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero
Film: "Justice And The Generals" (86 min, Gail Pellett, 2002).
In late 1980, the bodies of four American women, three nuns and a lay missionary were exhumed from a crude grave in El Salvador. They had been abducted, raped, and murdered. Justice And The Generals offers unique insight into a new chapter in international human rights law, an important step forward in the campaign to bring military commanders to justice for crimes committed within their ranks. At the same time, as it follows efforts to hold human rights abusers accountable, JUSTICE AND THE GENERALS also maps the confusion, barbarism, and, ultimately, the tragic heart of a conflict whose wounds, over two decades later, are far from healed.
Discussion facilitated by Dave Tatro from CISPES (The Committee In Solidarity with the People of El Salvador).
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April 6 (Wednesday) - Film / Video
Lifetime Television Stop Violence Against Women Documentary Viewing
Because we are your mothers, sisters, lovers, friends....
Our Lifetime Commitment: Stop Violence Against Women, Together Women and Men. Please Join us in speaking out to stop violence against women.
This will be a pre-screening of Lifetime Television’s Documentary produced by Oscar-Winning Director Maryann De Leo and Grammy-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Activist Michael Bolton. Panel Discussion to follow.
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