It was the summer of 2000 and the country watched with disbelief as federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Esgenoopetitj, or Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? What happened at Burnt Church?
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(Presented by Cinema Politica London in collaboration with Post Carbon London) Crude Impact is an award-winning documentary film which Chris Vernon of TheOilDrum.com called " a terrific film... the best documentary I have seen on the subject." This feature film explores the interconnection between human domination of the planet, and the discovery and use of oil. | ||
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Start: 19:00
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This is a 35-minute documentary profiling the perspectives of eight Amerindians from Guyana, South America, about issues surrounding mining – in particular, community consultation and the activities of Canadian mining companies operating in the country's interior, where many land claims remain unresolved. | ||
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Start: 19:00
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In an era when unions wield as much power as management, it is difficult to imagine a time when they did not even exist. To rely on an employer's goodwill for decent working conditions and a fair rate of pay without any avenue of recourse is a proposition as alien to the modern worker as the idea of commuting to work on a space shuttle. Yet for post World War I Canadians, a living wage, an eight hour work day, and the freedom to organize into bargaining groups were rights that had to be fought for. On Strike examines this struggle, chronicling Start: 19:30
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Does Garuda Airlines, Indonesia’s National carrier, carry out political assassinations for the government? Following the bizarre poisoning of the country’s leading human rights activist, Munir Said Thalib, on one of its flights, it’s appearing more and more likely. Since then, his colleagues have uncovered a series of shady connections between Indonesian intelligence and the National airline. They’re also investigating the deaths of other government critics, who all died mysteriously after flying Garuda. | ||
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(Presented by Cinema Politica London in collaboration with Post Carbon London) | ||
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Did you know that the Canadian post office is currently being sued by an American corporation under the rules of NAFTA? Free trade or subtle sellout? The feature documentary Hoodwinked: The Myth of Free Trade examines some of the less-talked-about effects of free trade and corporate globalization on Canada. It was produced by West/Dunn Productions of Ottawa. Start: 19:00
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There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America -- a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. Start: 21:00
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EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and ... all » scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers." The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby. | ||
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Like no other film before, China Blue is a powerful and poignant journey into the harsh world of sweatshop workers. Shot clandestinely, this is a deep-access account of what both China and the international retailers don't want us to see: how the clothes we buy are actually made. | ||
