Amnesty International OCCUPATION 101 - FILM SCREENING

galway | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Wednesday January 30, 2008 09:03 by Martin O'Sullivan - Amnesty International martin_osullivan at eircom dot net 66 Edenmore Avenue, Edenmore, Dublin 5 Co Dublin, Ireland 353878289243

Amnesty International OCCUPATION 101 - FILM SCREENING

Amnesty International in association with Galway One World Centre is hosting a special screening of Occupation 101. It is a thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

When: 5 February 2008
Where: One World Centre, Bridge Mills, Dominick Street, Galway

Free Entry.

A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets. The film includes the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880's, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as many heart wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy.

Date: 5 Feburary 2008, 7pm
Venue: One World Centre, Bridge Mills, Dominick Street, Galway

Screening is free and everyone is welcome. For further details, please contact Amnesty International, 2-3 Middle Street, Galway or phone 091 533 637.