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Upcoming Events

In celebration of the 20th anniversarry of the One World Film Festival, World Inter-Action Mondiale (WIAM) is pleased to invite you to a number of extra screenings and discussions.

Presented in partnership with the new Institute of African Studies,
celebrating Africa Week, October 19th - 23rd

Buud Yam
The story of a man on a quest to heal his sister, clear his name, ultimately leading him on a journey of self-discovery.
Burkina Faso film-maker Gaston Kaboré will be in attendance
Wednesday, October 21 at 7pm
Theatre B, Southam Hall, Carleton University

Zan Boko
Zan Boko tells the story of Tinga, who resists the encroaching urbanization of his native territory.
Thursday October 22 at 7pm
210 Tory Building, Carleton University
Hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Discussion will follow the film

For more details on the Africa Week celebrations: www.carleton.ca/ci/

 

Presented in partnership with the Masters of Globalization and International
Development Student Association of the University of Ottawa

Has God Forsaken Africa?
The high price of clandestine immigration seen through the lives of five young Senegalese men seeking a better life. A moving film that makes the case for a global ecology in which no nation or people are abandoned.
NFB, 2008, 52 min.
Director Musa Dieng Kala will be in attendance
Monday, October 26 at 7pm
Room: UCU 205, Université Private, University of Ottawa
Discussion panel will follow the film
This is a fundraising event for the One World Film Festival.
Suggested donation: $5 at the door

For more details about the MDG Student Association: www.aemdgsa.com

 

Recent Events

a) Bytowne Benefit Screening
Pray the Devil Back to Hell, 72 min. USA 2008
Sept. 17, 2009 - 7:00 PM - Tickets $10, Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street

Documentary Feature to benefit WIAM’s One World Film Festival and also in support of the UN’s International Day of Peace and The September Global Peace Tour

Pray The Devil Back to Hell

World Inter-Action Mondiale is proud to screen Pray the Devil Back to Hell - an extraordinary documentary that chronicles the remarkable story of a courageous group of Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.
Thousands of women - ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim - came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they took on the warlords and nonviolently forced a resolution during the stalled peace talks.

A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, Pray the Devil Back to Hell honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations.

Emmy winning, Academy Award nominated director Gini Reticker brilliantly reconstructs this struggle for peace through interviews, archival footage and striking images of contemporary Liberia. Pray the Devil Back to Hell is compelling testimony to the potential of women worldwide to alter the history of nations.
“Uplifting, disheartening, inspiring, enraging -- the mind reels while watching the documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell.” - Manohla Dargis / NY Times

“One of the truly heartening international political stories of recent years.” - Ken Turan / LA Times

VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE & WATCH THE TRAILER AT
http://www.praythedevilbacktohell.com/v3/

For tickets, please contact the WIAM office: 613 238 4659

b) Centretown Movies Screening
Hummingbird, 48 min. USA
August 21, 9pm
Dundonald Park, 512 Somerset St. W. between Bay and Lyon, Ottawa

Hummingbird
In the beautiful coastal city of Recife, Brazil lurks a world capital for sex tourism. This award-winning documentary exposes the heart-wrenching realities and follows two groups of determined women who strive to get kids off the streets and break the cycle of domestic violence. Hummingbird shows us how these non-profit groups work to empower individuals and inspire positive life change - offering many a second chance.

Thanks to all for coming out on a beautiful summer evening and supporting our film festival!

c) Trivia Night
Sunday, August 9th at 7:30pm, Shanghai restaurant/bar, 651 Somerset Street West, Ottawa
All proceeds in support of the 20th Annual ONE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
This event was a great success with many great prizes won, including evening-passes to the October 2009 festival!
We had a wonderful turnout and would like to thank all of the participants as well as all of our generous supporters, including the Shanghai Restaurant/Bar!

Many thanks to our sponsors of this event: Arts Court Theatre; Zen Kitchen; The Table Restaurant; Ashtanga Yoga; Bridgehead; Collected Works Bookstore; Ottawa School of Art; The Great Canadian Theatre Company; Ceylonta Restaurant; Rama Lotus; The Urban Element

d) Tea Party
Sunday, July 5th at 2pm WIAM held a Tea Party featuring teas from around the world, lots of desserts and snacks and great prizes. A tea expert was on hand to share information about the teas. The event was a great success. Thanks to all who came out and to those who so generously offered their teas and door prizes.

Many thanks to: Nectar Fine Teas 1250 Wellington Street West Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A4
Tea Store 53 York Street Ottawa, ON K1N 9B7