Thursday 11 March 2010

Human Rights Watch International Film Festival 19-25 March London

We're pleased to publicise the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, featuring films at the Ritzy, ICA, Curzon Soho and Curzon Mayfair, and encourage you to look at the full programme on their website.

Of Commonwealth interest include the following:

Good Fortune - questioning the benefits of international efforts to alleviate poverty, Good Fortune, presents a unique perspective on human rights abuses and environmental destruction carried out in the name of progress in Kenya. Screening Sunday 21st March at 6.30pm (ICA), the screening includes a question and answer session with the film's director.

Nero's Guests - documentary about the thousands of Indian farmers who commit suicide each year due to poverty and the inability to repay debts. Screening Monday 22nd March at 6.30pm (ICA).

War Don Don - tells the story of the sensational trial of Issa Sesay, a senior commander of the rebel Revolutionary United Front, Siera Leone. Screening Thursday 25th March at 6.30pm (ICA), the screening includes a question and answer session with the film's director.

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