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Seattle Community Network |
Saturday
October 21, 2000 |
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October 21
"... films that for the most part would not otherwise be shown theatrically... critical, often-overlooked human rights issues. ... Hope, survival, and positive change are themes carried through many of the films..." "... all proceeds benefiting Amnesty International. "... Awareness = Understanding = Action. Just by being here, you've taken the first two steps. The third is the most difficult one, but the one that makes all the difference."
"... events and film series such as The Opening Night Gala, All Freakin' Night, The Passport Series, the Fringe Festival, Golden Oly Shorts and Cine-X. Not to mention dozens of other independent films from around the globe, special guests and live music. "... at the historic Capitol Theater located at 206 East 5th Avenue in downtown Olympia, Washington."
At the Egyptian Theater, Little Theatre, Broadway Performance Hall and ACT Theatre. Info (206) 323-4274.
"... Deanne Borshay Liem has created First Person Plural, an intimate documentary that unites her adoptive American parents and her biological mother in Korea. ... Ms. Borshay Liem will be attending the showing. "... Frank Abe's locally produced documentary, Conscience and the Constitution. ... highlights the long struggle of the Japanese internees who refused military service until their constitutional rights were restored. Black-balled in the camps and ostracized for decades afterwards, their stories are finally being told. ... Mr. Abe will be present for the screening. "... Jeong Lee's Black Sheep of Chinatown, ... Jay Koh's Seattle-made feature True. Both Seattle filmmakers, Mr. Lee and Mr. Koh will attend the screening. "... The first Filipino American movie, The Debut celebrates the joys, sorrows and drama as three generations gather to celebrate a young woman's debut. ... co-writer and director Gene Cajayon will answer audience questions after the presentation." Info: (206) 540-6453.
At Egyptian Theater, except opening night at Cinerama Theatre in downtown Seattle. Opening night: Ratcatcher director Lynne Ramsay scheduled to appear. "... Ratcatcher is a gentle, deeply moving portrait of a 12-year-old Glasgow boy who finds ambiguous sanctuary - in a real place or in his imagination? - ... Lynne Ramsay fills this sensitive film with fantasy, occasional surreal imagery and unexpected humor."
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Peace and Justice Events, Seattle Area
Lambert House
Home Alive
Friday, October 27, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Self defense workshop by Home Alive. "A workshop for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 14 to 22, with particular focus on being alert for and defending oneself in situations of anti-gay assaults and hate crimes." Free. Info: Becca (206) 322-2515 x13 or becca@lamberthouse.org.
"Raising the Dead: Halloween party to benefit Studio X microradio station. "Performances by Basement Nation, StreetWrites, Red Emma's Dance Band, Kathryn Mostow. Open Mic. "Buffet supper donated by Food Not Bombs and Lucky Palate. "$10 - 25 sliding scale donation. Advance tickets at Speakeasy Cafe, IMC, Globe Cafe, Lucky Palate, also tickets at door." Info: (206) 736-1400.
Annual conference of Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity, formerly Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment. "Supporting grassroots human rights activism, exposing organized bigotry, challenging hate violence and defending democracy. "'Building Our Base to Counter Hate,' includes Friday all-day youth summit open to all ages. "Workshop themes include Creating a Dynamic Local Presence, Building Support for Tribal Sovereignty, Youth Organizing, The Economics of Human Rights, and Looking at Race and Sexuality." "Member registration fee $65, youth $35, non-members $80. Info (206) 762-5627. Special needs: Pat (208) 385- 9510."
"Ruckus, the UW's independent progressive student newspaper, invites you to an anniversary reunion Halloween bash! ... radical advocacy journalism.... beer music food silly costumes serious discussion... irreverent and progressive fun! "Admission is free, but generous donations from friends, fans and alumni of Ruckus... warmly welcomed! RSVP:jps@u.washington.edu." |
