DOXA Documentary Film Festival
Tuesday, May 11, 3;30 PM
Pacific Cinematheque

The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC is pleased to announce that its recently completed video, Cedar and Bamboo will be shown at the Doxa Documentary film Festival, Tuesday May 11, at 3:30PM at Pacific Cinematheque.

This 22 minute film explores the rich and complex relationships between Aboriginal and Chinese people in British Columbia through the lives of four people who are descendents of both cultures.  A trailer for Cedar and Bamboo can be viewed online at http://vimeo.com/9725046.  There is also an accompanying bibliography on Chinese Canadian and First Nations: 150 years of Shared Experience at http://www.chinese-firstnations-relations.ca/

Monday, May 3, 2010
CENTENNIAL THEATRE
2300 Lonsdale Ave.,
NORTH VANCOUVER
6:30 PM Reception
7:45 PM Presentation by Stephen Lewis
Tickets: $75.00 Available online at www.centennialtheatre.com
Proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation by the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign are distributed by the SLF to community projects that support African grandmothers and orphans affected by the AIDS pandemic in 15 sub-Saharan countries.

More information on the Stephen Lewis Foundation www.stephenlewisfoundation.org

More information about the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign www.grandmotherscampaign.org

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West Coast LEAF is pleased to sponsor Africa Rising: The Grassroots Movement To End Female Genital Mutilation directed by Paula Heredia.

The screening takes place as part of DOXA, the documentary film festival, May 7 to 16, 2010.

WHAT: Africa Rising: The Grassroots Movement To End Female Genital Mutilation

Saturday, May 15, 12:00 pm

Pacific Cinematheque, 200-1131 Howe Street

Filmed in Kenya , Mali, Somalia, Tanzania, 2009, 62 minutes

Across Africa, women are leading a grassroots movement to end the 5,000-year-old practice of female genital mutilation. 6,000 girls are subjected to a practice called female genital mutilation (FGM) every day.

Weaving together the poignant stories of girls personally affected by FGM, the film shows how African women and men are putting an end to this human rights violation.

"A powerful look at how to eliminate, from within cultures themselves, a tragic practice. This procedure is perpetrated on young girls, the most vulnerable members of society." ~Meryl Streep

There is an upcoming screening of the documentary: Water on the Table

Explores Canada's relationship to its freshwater, arguably its most precious natural resource. The film asks the question: is water a commercial good like running shoes or Coca-Cola? Or, is water a human right like air? The film features "international water-warrior" Maude Barlow. There will also be a post-film discussion on local water issues with director Liz Marshall and Council of Canadians BC/Yukon Regional Coordinator, Harjap Grewal.
Now in its third year, Projecting Change showcases documentaries that promote positive social and environmental change on a local and international level. Following each film, inspiring speakers - ranging from artists to activists to community leaders - lead the audience in a discussion of the onscreen issues, and outline courses of actions for those wanting to learn more.

About the film Water on the Table
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qVzb9rPY9Q film synopsis at www.wateronthetable.com
Date: April 23, 2002
Time: 9:15 pm
Location: Fifth Avenue Cinemas, 2110 Burrard Street
Tickets: $12. In the spirit of sustainability, show your bike helmet or bus pass and receive $2 off at the box office!
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit http://www.projectingchange.ca

About the Projecting Change Film Festival
Projecting Change is an innovative organization that focuses on promoting green and sustainable living through the use of entertaining & educational film. Through the strategic use of engaging films and inspiring speakers we aim to increase awareness and promote change within our local community. Through these efforts all profits are invested back into local initiatives.
The festival takes place April 22-25, 2010 at Fifth Avenue Cinemas. Several directors and VIPs will be in attendance.
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