Melbourne Social Forum 2009: Voices of the planet Film Night

Melbourne Social Forum 2009 In the Hot House Festival – What YOU can do

Voices of the planet FILM NIGHT
Saturday 6pm to approx 9pm
Entry by gold coin donation or free if you’ve  paid the entry for Saturday

Featuring
“We are not alone”
Made by Kami Tidak of Peace Brigades International, highlights PBI's work protecting Human Rights defenders in Aceh, as well as the conflict seen through the eyes of activists themselves.  It is a very interesting insiders look at the conflict situation in Aceh, as well as the challenges and importance of Human Rights work. (45 min)

Followed by

“Voluntary Simplicity”
An ethical look at living simply as a voluntary act of caring for the future Amir Dervic and Tanja Capic – Plug in TV  (24 min)

"Invasion Day"
A look at the struggle for Indigenous rights and the representation of Australia’s most notorious day, Jan 26th.
Plug in TV -  (24 min)

“Out of the blue” (TBC)
A hard hitting look at Victoria’s plans for a desalination plant, the Brumby governments undemocratic marginalization of community voices, and the case for alternate solutions.  (Jeremy Loftus Hills - ETV) (30
min)

"La revolución Comunicativa"
Community Radio and TV On the Rise in Venezuela Greg Miller and Sean Kriletich – Unearth productions) (24 min)

World Social Forum TV
Some footage from the 2009 World Social Forum held in Belem, Brazil (15 min)