From March 13-16, the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice, OFFSCREEN, and University Democrats, are sponsoring a film festival marking five years of occupying Iraq. All events are free and open to the public; discussions will follow each screening. The sponsors encourage everyone to come, regardless of their opinions on the Iraq occupation or political affiliations.
WHERE: Kaleidoscope Room in Newcomb Hall, on the main grounds of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. (#30 on this map.)
WHEN: March 13, 14, 15, 16. Events begin at 7 p.m. on the first three nights and 5 p.m. on the final day.
FILMS:
- Thursday March 13 at 7 p.m.: The Ground Truth
The film’s director and producer Patricia Foulkrod will lead a discussion following this stunning look at the lives of veterans of the occupation of Iraq.
- Friday March 14 at 7 p.m.: In the Valley of Elah
This Academy Award nominated film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, and Susan Sarandon, and is based on a true story of veterans of the Iraq occupation. Stephen Sossaman and Bob Hoffman of the local chapter of Veterans for Peace will lead a discussion following the film.
- Saturday March 15 at 7 p.m.: Leading to War
This just-released film shows us how the architects of the invasion of Iraq led a nation into war. Here is an opportunity to hear them make their case for war in their own words. A discussion will follow.
- Sunday March 16 at 5 p.m.: The Power of Nightmares (three one-hour films with intermissions)
This BBC film trilogy draws comparisons between Neocons and Islamists and argues that the threat of al Qaeda is largely a myth used by politicians. A discussion will take place between 1-hour segments.
For additional information, visit the CCPJ website.