'Latin America & Us' Film Series, April 13-17, FREE @ UWM Union
Latin America Solidarity Committee, 07.04.2008 11:49
---Five critically acclaimed films that examine the United States’ relationship with the countries in our “backyard”---
***3rd Annual Latin America Solidarity Committee Film Series***
April 13-17, 2008
UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
All films begin at 7pm
Free & open to the public
Join the event on Facebook & find out more about the movies:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10547230767
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Sunday, April 13
638 Ways to Kill Castro
Room 191
Co-presented with the Wisconsin Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba
This documentary uncovers the U.S. government's long list of plots – 638 to be exact – to assassinate Cuban president Fidel Castro in this thought-provoking documentary about communism and the Cold War. Some of the more ludicrous-sounding schemes involve the use of exploding cigars, leggy murderesses, poison-filled syringes posing as ballpoint pens & advice from James Bond creator Ian Fleming. Directed by Dollan Cannell. 2006, 90 min.
Read a review of this movie from the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/03/arts/television/03hale.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=638%20ways&st=nyt&oref=slogin
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Monday, April 14
Life and Debt
Wisconsin Room
This searing documentary examines how the policies of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and other aid organizations have changed the Jamaican economy over the past quarter of a century, leaving the local people to struggle in poverty and work in sweatshops. Author Jamaica Kincaid narrates to a reggae soundtrack that includes Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, & more. Directed by Stephanie Black. 2001, 86 min.
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Tuesday, April 15
Plan Colombia
Cashing in on the Drug War Failure
Ballroom West
Ed Asner narrates this documentary about U.S. involvement in Colombia's drug trafficking and civil unrest. The film examines the impact of chemical spraying and military funding and reveals alternate U.S. interests. Features interviews with Noam Chomsky, the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, Congressmen John Conyers and Jim McGovern, State Dept. officials, guerrillas & more. Directed by Gerard Ungerman & Audrey Brohy. 2002, 58 min.
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Wednesday, April 16
De Nadie (No One)
Ballroom West
Co-presented with Voces de la Frontera Workers Center and the Latino Student Union at UWM.
This powerful documentary, an award winner at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, accompanies several Central American immigrants -- armed with nothing but hope and the dream of a better life -- on their 1,300-mile trek through Mexico to the U.S. This intimate look at immigration lets politics take a backseat to the resonant narratives of those struggling to survive a journey marked by hardship and hypocrisy. Directed by Tin Dirdamal. 2005, 84 min.
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Thursday, April 17
Machuca
Ballroom East
*2005 Audience Favorite, Milwaukee Latin American Film Series
Set in 1973 Santiago amid political unrest, this tale centers on the friendship of two schoolboys from vastly different backgrounds. After receiving a scholarship for poor kids, new pupil Pedro is bullied by his rich peers. Seeking escape from his stormy home life, well-to-do Gonzalo befriends Pedro. The two grow close despite class hierarchy, but politics invade the school and threaten to destroy their friendship. Directed by Andres Woodby. 2005, 120 min.
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Sponsored by the Latin America Solidarity Committee,  lascmilw@gmail.com,
and Progressive Students of Milwaukee, www.progressivestudents.org
 e-mail:: lascmilw@gmail.com
 Homepage:: http://www.progressivestudents.org
ROOM CHANGE
10.04.2008 - 01:40
THE ROOM FOR THE SHOWING OF MACHUCA (APR 17) HAS BEEN CHANGED!
IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN THE UWM UNION THEATRE.
LASC volunteer>
e-mail:: lascmilw@gmail.com
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