| Month-long film series will examine “Community Approaches to Conflict for Justice and Change”
How can we address conflict, crime, and injustice in useful, creative, and positive ways? This is the driving question for the inaugural "Creative Conversations Film Series: Community Approaches to Conflict for Justice and Change," October 18¿November 15, 2007. All films are free and open to the public.
Following each film, a local organization will host a discussion on the film¿s themes related to social justice, conflict mediation, and peacemaking. The film series kicks-off with The Fire Next Time at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, at Hamline University, Klas Center, 1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul. The movie, directed by Patrice O¿Neill, follows a deeply divided group of Flathead Valley, Montana, citizens caught in a web of conflicts intensified by rapid growth and talk radio.
¿Each film features a story of conflict and change or nonviolent campaigns for justice. We encourage people to come for the movie and stay for the conversation around the issues in the film," said Josh Moore, film series coordinator. "People are frustrated and may feel hopeless when faced with conflicts locally and around the world. We want to connect these advocates for change with resources that help resolve and transform conflicts in our communities."
Leading sponsors include Community Mediation Services, Inc., Conflict Resolution Minnesota, Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, and the Humphrey Institute.
Film Series schedule
Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m.—Hamline University, Klas Center, 1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul
The Fire Next Time by Patrice O¿Neill
Tuesday, October 23, 7 p.m.—William Mitchell College of Law, Auditorium, 875 Summit Ave., St. Paul
A Force More Powerful by Steve York
How can resisters effectively counter police state dominance? This film documents successful nonviolent campaigns around the world and sheds light on how people can gather together for change.
Thursday, October 25, 7 p.m.—Humphrey Institute of Pubic Affairs, Cowles Auditorium, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Confronting the Truth by Steve York
In the aftermath of conflict many countries have healed wounds through truth and reconciliation commissions. This documentary reveals the inside story of commissions in Peru, South Africa, East Timor, and Morocco.
Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m.—Hamline University, Klas Center
Greensboro: Closer to the Truth by Adam Zucker
A massacre in Greensboro, North Carolina, haunted the survivors for 25 years. This documentary charts the first truth and reconciliation process in the United States.
Thursday, November 8, 7 p.m.—Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium
Glimmer of Hope by Charles Knowal
The Streufert family takes healing into their own hands as they try to reach an understanding of the tragedy that shattered their lives when they confront their daughter¿s killers. This film documents their journey.
Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m.—Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium
Another Side of Peace by Ellen Frick
This documentary follows the efforts of Israeli Roni Hirshenzon as he mourns the deaths of his sons. He works with his Palestinian partners to connect with other bereaved families in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
October 18, 2007
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