Our vision is to inspire personal responsibility and community action by raising awareness of local and global social justice issues through the use of film, media and informed discussion.
Our 2010/2011 Friday Night Film Series begins with
Full Signal
September 24th, 2010, 7pm at the First United Church
Our Seventh Annual White Rock Social Justice Film Festival
takes place February 18-19, 2011, First United Church
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The White Rock Social Justice Film Festival was initiated in 2005 under the leadership of the First United Church. Working with the church group were representatives from the Council of Canadians, Kairos, Amnesty International and White Rock Arts Council. They began by presenting documentary films that focused on social justice and activism. The organizing committee was later joined by individuals from the community.
Over the past six years the White Rock Social Justice Film Festival has screened over seventy thought-provoking documentary films on issues not regularly covered by the mainstream media or cinema. Film subjects range from the environment, global humanitarian issues and national sovereignty with respect to health care, food security, energy, water, and peace. Films featured are about struggles for control over people, land and resources and address the impact on the daily lives of those involved. Other films are about remarkable unsung heroes and ordinary citizens who respond to challenging circumstances by motivating themselves and others into action.
In keeping with our vision, the WRSJFF offers you the opportunity to view the selected films and to discuss the issues raised with fellow audience members and knowledgeable resource people. By raising social awareness and consciousness we hope to inspire individuals to action. Together we will create a better world. |
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