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Amnesty International Film Fest February 1-2 at Selkirk's Shambhala Centre

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January 13th, 2013

Film goers will not want to miss the Amnesty International film festival scheduled for February 1-2 in Nelson.

According to local activist Anna Purcell, “These films are really interesting and inspiring without being too disheartening.

“For example, the film Umoja: No Men Allowed follows a group of Kenyan women who turn patriarchy on its head by starting their own village – with no men allowed. You will laugh and cheer with these women, even with the serious social critique.”

The public won’t want to miss Umoja at the Friday night showing along with the film On The Line, which follows two men on a fact finding mission as they bike, hike, kayak and raft the beautiful route of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

On the Saturday afternoon see Big Boys go Bananas, a film that looks at the incredible lengths to which big corporations will go to protect their brand.

Saturday night watch Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry about an internationally famous artist of the digital age who has been called China’s Andy Warhol.

He blurs the line between art and politics in his highly entertaining fight for free speech. Also showing Saturday night is Grace, about a little girl’s struggle to get to school.

These award winning films showed to sold out audiences in many cities.

All films will be shown at the Shambhala Centre at Selkirk College.

Films start at 7:30 p.m. on the Friday and at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the Saturday.

Tickets are available at Otter Books in Nelson at the price of $10 per showing or all three shows for $25.

For Castlegas film goers, there is another chance to see Umoja and Ai Weiwei at the Mir Centre January 30 7 p.m.  for $10 at the door.

See   https://www.facebook.com/events/133722483452704 for further details.

 

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