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Eyes Wide Open Film Series
Budrus (2010)
In this award-winning film, a community organizer unites Fatah and Hamas members with Israeli supporters in a nonviolent protest to save his Palestinian village Budrus from destruction by Israel's Separation Barrier. Meaningful negotiations, peaceful dissent, creation of a Palestinian State: can this formula alone bring peace to the region?
Nov 3
Inside Job (2010)
The causes of the 2008 global financial meltdown are critically examined in this Oscar-winner for best documentary. Tough questions eke out shocking truths about the rise of a rogue industry, corruption, politics and inadequate regulation. Where do we stand now? Can we recover?
Nov 10
The War You Don’t See (2010)
This new John Pilger film is a powerful and timely investigation into the media's role in war: e.g. how the media sold us the existence of “weapons of mass destruction” and then hid the colossal extent of civilian deaths. The embedding of journalists, Al Jazeera’s independent voice (is it?), Wikileaks, and more included.
Dec 1
Salt of the Earth (1954)
The only blacklisted US film in history, Salt was banned for its daring political story based on a real-life strike by Mexican-American miners in protest of low wages and dangerous working conditions. They meet brutal opposition from company thugs and sheriff’s deputies. Boldly made by blacklisted filmmakers, this milestone indie is a must see!
Dec 15
Camp Victory Afghanistan (2010)
The war in Afghanistan is now in its 11th year. This extraordinary film, shot over three years by a woman director, documents how the US army is (vainly) trying to turn ragtag groups of impoverished, uncertain Afghans into a trained Army, loyal to their imposed regime. Cultural conflicts, plus reciprocal lack of trust, make the task daunting.
Feb 9
Will the Real Terrorist Please Stand Up (2011)
This film sets out to discover what Cuba did that was retaliated by 50 years of persecution by each US administration to date: from invasion (Bay of Pigs) to embargoes, to infiltration of Miami-based terrorists, to multiple attempts on Fidel’s life. Leading terrorists and US/Cuban officials offer their views for you to judge.
Doors open at 7:30pm. Films begin at 8pm, followed by a brief discussion. Drinks and a light dinner can be enjoyed during viewing. All films are in English or with English subtitles. Most are unique showings in Rome! Note: For last-minute program changes, sign up on our mailing list at:
Films are free but small donations are welcome. Arcobaleno Club membership, €5 per year, gives you discounts at many museums, shops and theaters in Rome.
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CITIZENS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE, ROME, PRESENTS
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