Goethe-Institut — October Films

No! the Rape Documentary

I was privileged enough to attend a screening of No! the Rape Documentary that was a part of the “Can a Sista Rock a Mic?” festival.

(http://www.bgirlmanifesto.com/casram/)

The film featured many personal accounts of intra-racial rape within the african american community. it also traced the historical, social, and economic context in which rape has been ignored, persisted, and accepted. The film also traced the history of the black feminist movement and the involvement of lesbians at the forefront of the anti-violence/anti-oppression against women movement

during the post-screening discussion, two women stepped forward and talk about their own rape experiences. One man stepped forward and talked about how the film changed his own views about a women’s right to refuse sexual advances. and he talked about the importance of reaching the youth and about how in his capacity as a coach, he can instill in the young men that he coaches acceptable attitudes towards respecting women.

as with most screenings, the post film discussions are often enlightening, touching, and powerful. they provide such a great forum to share, learn and find community!

The Saartjie Project

The Saartjie Project, a collective of artists and activists exploring the life and legacy of Saartjie (Sara) Baartman is taking to the stage this August!

ABOUT THE SAARTJIE PROJECT
The Saartjie Project is a community-based organization that uses theatre, coalition building and art as catalysts for self-expression, re-definition and healing for Black women, girls and their communities.

Saartjie (Sara) Baartman was a South African woman exhibited throughout Britain and Paris, showing what to Europeans were highly unusual bodily features – her buttocks, breasts and vagina. From 1810 to 1815 she became an object, used at will and freely disposed of by those who robbed her of her identity.

This summer we bring her story to life through song, dance and spoken word. Jasmine Coles, Creative Advisor to The Saartjie Project said, “We are extremely excited about the production and are committed to using art as a catalyst of self-expression, self-definition and healing.

Join us!” Performances will be held at the DC Arts Center, 2438 18th Street, NW on August 22nd and August 23rd. The show begins at 7:30pm nightly. A portion of the proceeds will go to HIPS, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt community based organization in Washington DC. For additional information on The Saartje Project or ticket sales, contact Jessica Solomon or visit The Saartjie Project official website, www.thesaartjieproject.org.

The Saartjie Project will perform in Washington DC at the DC Arts Center on August 22nd and 23rd at 7:30pm.

CALL+RESPONSE

ACT: http://www.callandresponse.com/join.html

The Film

CALL+RESPONSE is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals the world’s 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. CALL+RESPONSE goes deep undercover where slavery is thriving from the child brothels of Cambodia to the slave brick kilns of rural India to reveal that in 2007, Slave Traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined.

Party on Friday, June 20th at El Portal

Ayuda Business Coalition, antibvbl.net, Unity in the Community and 9500Liberty invite you to a party to support businesses in Prince William County, Virginia struggling since the immigration crackdown. We’re also celebrating Loving Day, an annual event commemorating the landmark Supreme Court decision in Loving vs. Virginia that extended legal protection to interracial marriages.

We will also screen an extended trailer for 9500Liberty, the feature film being edited right now.

When: Friday, June 20th, 7:30 to 10:00 PM
Where: El Portal
14561 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 490-6290

Check out our video invitation! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsycdeU11bU

El Portal serves excellent food and killer margaritas! It’s family friendly and the last three parties were great fun. Check out the video below about the last party at El Portal on April 4th. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4ZH3X4E2W8

We have wonderful news from Manuel, owner of El Portal Restaurant in
Woodbridge. He says business has picked up significantly in the last
five weeks. To celebrate, we are returning to El Portal Restaurant, the site of
our first “Save Prince William County’s Economy” Party, which was held
on April 4, 2008. This is the interview with Manuel which took place on April 4th: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAvyi1Rutrs

Thanks! Hope to see you there.

Links:

www.youtube.com/9500liberty
www.ayudabusinesscoalition.org
www.antibvbl.net
www.unityitc.org
www.lovingday.org

Facebook page about the party: http://www.facebook.com/editevent.php?eid=17117553196#/event.php?eid=17117553196

Girls Rock! DC

Girls Rock! The Movie a Benefit for Girls Rock! DC

Girls Rock! The Movie, a documentary about the Rock and Roll Camp for Girls in Portland, OR is coming to the Avalon Theatre in Chevy Chase April 4-10, 2008.

On April 4, there will be an Opening Night Benefit for Girls Rock! DC, the inaugural rock and roll summer camp for girls in the DC area taking place in August 2008.

Come for the movie, stay for the dance after party. We’ve got two bands and a DJ and all proceeds from merchandise sales and raffle tickets will go to Girls Rock! DC.

Film Screening:
“The Greatest Silence:  Rape In Congo”

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

7:00pm- 9:00pm

Sankofa Video and Bookstore
2714 Georgia Avenue, NW

Sponsored by:
DC Rape Crisis Center
For more information, call Ericka at 202-232-0789, ext. 6027

Shot in the war zones of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), this film examines the silence that surrounds the plight of women caught in the conflict of war.

Local Foods Movie Night

LOCAL FOODS MOVIE NIGHT with FRESHFARM Markets:
Thursday, Feb 21 from 6PM to 8PM, FRESHFARM Markets is hosting a video night about local food at the Letelier Theater in Georgetown (next to Café Milano on Prospect St., NW). We’ll be showing our own FFM video featuring many of your favorite farmers. Also showing “The True Cost of Food”
and “Fridays at the Farm.”

Admission is $10 per person and includes a glass of wine or apple cider and organic popcorn. Our favorite gelato maker Robb Duncan, will talk about sourcing his ingredients from local farmers and treat you to a sample of Dolcezza gelato! Renee Catacalos of Edible Chesapeake will talk about her passion for the local food movement in our Chesapeake Bay region. Pablo Elliott, Director of the Local Food Project at Airlie, will welcome us to this lovely theater.

Buy tickets NOW by calling Maddy Beckwith at 202 362 8889 or sending an email to info@freshfarmmarkets.org

FILM: Chocolate City

Thursday, January 24th, 2008
6:30 – 8:30pm
Festival Center
1640 Columbia Rd NW

In 2003, over 400 families from the Arthur Capper housing project in South East Washington DC were forced from their homes as part of a massive nation-wide redevelopment programme. SALSA invites you to a free screening of Chocolate City, which explores the rapid gentrification of Washington DC through the eyes of a group of local women displaced from their city center homes to make way for massive reconstruction.

Register here to reserve a seat

Source: The Social Action & Leadership School for Activists (SALSA)

Desert Bayou — Free Advance Screening

You’re Invited to a Free Advance Screening this Wednesday, October 24th, in Washington, D.C.

WHAT: Free Advance Screening of the film Desert Bayou.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, 600 African Americans were airlifted to the almost entirely white state of Utah… without their knowledge.

Subjected to three criminal background checks, they were put up on an isolated military base miles outside of Salt Lake City.

DESERT BAYOU examines some painful truths about race, religion and poverty in America. This important documentary features recording artist Master P, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, and families displaced by the storm.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 24th. Reception begins at 6:30pm, and the film starts at 7:00.

RSVP: Seats are limited, and you must RSVP to attend.  To RSVP, please email your name and the number of guests in your party to Kara at kforsyth@rabengroup.com.

WHERE: Human Rights Campaign Building
1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Closest Metro Stops: Farragut North and Farragut West
Street Parking Available.
For more information on the movie, go to www.desertbayoumovie.com.

For a printable invitation, go here.