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Haunted by Her Yesterdays: Female Ex-Combatants in Post-War Sri Lanka
March 27, 2013 by The Social Architects
This documentary tells a story of silent agony, trapped screams and repressed mourning. A story of women forced to deny their identity – who are trapped in between a government which sees them as “Tigers,” and a society whose norms they are no longer deemed worthy of.
These women fought bravely alongside men as members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during Sri Lanka’s bloody thirty-year civil war. From protectors and defenders of their families, villages and nation, thousands of female ex-combatants have now returned home to assume more traditional roles as mothers, wives, widows, and teachers – in communities where they are perpetually shunned. Through several powerful voices, “Haunted by Her Yesterdays” allows a few to share their pain and suffering – the wounds that remain unhealed, the scars that are impossible to ignore and the hearts that still burn with pain, passion and grief – for the world to hear. This film is a gripping tale of loss, betrayal and struggle, but –above all else – it is a search for inspiration and a call for action. As the country’s war-torn North and East struggles to rebuild itself, this documentary tells a deeply moving story that has been overlooked for far too long.
Harrison Ford on Conservation
March 21, 2013 by John Lyman
Harrison Ford, best known for his roles playing Han Solo and Indiana Jones waded in on the need for conservation. In an interview with the BBC’s Laura Trevelyan, Ford, sitting alongside Peter Seligmann of Conservation International explained in very simple terms the urgent need to invest in conservation. Seligmann went on to explain that overfishing led to the rise of Somali pirates as just one example. “It’s a lot cheaper to intervene before it becomes a national security issue,” Ford explained. “Every dollar that we spend on international conservation comes back to us.”
Ford much like Ben Affleck and his campaign to focus attention on Africa’s Congo region and other celebrities are using their star power to highlight problem areas in the world.
African Ivory Trade and the Role of China
March 1, 2013 by David H. Shinn
National Geographic Television just released a superb program with Aidan Hartley that documents the killing of elephants in Africa for their ivory. The problem is fueled by China’s demand for ivory. The program concludes the only realistic solution is that the government of China must say no to the importation of ivory.
The program will certainly be run again on PBS. You can also see a preview and brief discussion of the problem by clicking “Battle for the Elephants.”
10 Documentaries to Watch for Free (Well Mostly Free)
February 26, 2013 by Editors
5 Broken Cameras (2012)
An extraordinary work of both cinematic and political activism, 5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil’in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements.
What to Watch for: GMO OMG
February 24, 2013 by Editors
GMO OMG explores the systematic corporate takeover and potential loss of humanity’s most precious and ancient inheritance: seeds. Director Jeremy Seifert investigates how genetic alteration of food affects his kids and the health of our planet.
What to Watch for: War Witch
February 20, 2013 by Editors
War Witch tells the story of Komona who is only 12 when she is kidnapped by rebel soldiers and enslaved to a life of guerrilla warfare. Forced to commit unspeakable acts of brutality, she finds hope for survival in protective, ghost-like visions and in a friendship with a fellow soldier.
McCain: Immigration reform to Include Pathway to Citizenship
January 27, 2013 by Editors
Firefight with Taliban through a Helmet Cam in Logar Province
January 27, 2013 by Editors
Sec. Clinton’s Remarks Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
January 23, 2013 by Editors
President Obama’s nomination of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan
January 21, 2013 by Editors
President Obama’s nomination of Chuck Hagel as the next Secretary of Defense to replace Leon Panetta and John Brennan as the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
President Obama’s Statement on the Fiscal Cliff
December 29, 2012 by Editors
President Barack Obama said he is “modestly optimistic” that a deal can be reached over the fiscal cliff.
What to Watch for: Uprising
December 29, 2012 by Editors
Uprising tells the story of the Egyptian revolution from the perspective of its leadership and key organizers, their struggle for freedom against tremendous odds, their sacrifice, and the courage and ingenuity that allowed them to succeed in overthrowing Mubarak. Featuring major figures including four Nobel Peace Prize nominees, several Egyptian presidential candidates, the former foreign ministers of Egypt and Jordan, and former US Ambassadors and White House officials, along with never before seen footage, Uprising provides the authoritative behind-the scenes view of one of the most dramatic events of our generation.
The Future of Afghanistan: Why its easy to be Pessimistic on Afghanistan
August 9, 2012 by Editors
Charlie Rose had a recent discussion on Afghanistan with John Podesta, Former White House Chief of Staff and Stephen Hadley, Former National Security Advisor about their Foreign Affairs article, “The Right Way Out of Afghanistan: Leaving Behind a State That Can Govern“.
Rose also interviewed Rajiv Chandrasekaran of the Washington Post about his latest book “Little America: The War within the War for Afghanistan“.
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