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The tenth part of the Eyes Wide Open Film Series concluded in December 2009.
See the current program for Part XI, running every other Thursday through May 2010.
Eyes Wide Open Film Series, Part X
The USC4P&J documentary films series, Eyes Wide Open, continues in its 10th season with a series of films on alternate Thursdays through December 2009.
Doors open at 7:30pm, screenings start at 8pm followed by a discussion. Arcobaleno provides the possibility of drinks and/or a light dinner before or during the film.
We ask for a small donation to help cover costs of DVDs and shipping. Arcobaleno requires an annual membership card at 5 Euro/year, which also includes discounts at museums, shops, theatres, etc.
The program for the series through December 2009 is as follows:
Oct 1 - Rethink Afghanistan (2009)
This October marks 8 years of war in Afghanistan. In his new film, Robert Greenwald boldly examines the US escalating military presence in the country without an exit strategy. It highlights the financial cost of the war, Pakistan’s role in the conflict, civilian casualties, and the plight of Afghan women and terrorism. A searing look at a costly quagmire.
Directed by: Robert Greenwald Run time: 70 minutes Web site:Rethink Afghanistan
Oct 15 - It Is Not a Gun (2007) Music lovers especially will be inspired by this film featuring the Al Kamandjati music centers for children in Palestinian refugee camps of the occupied territories. The Al Kamandjati association aspires to substitute violence with music and culture. The film focuses on this music, while following the winding and unpredictable roads of a ravaged, conflict-torn area. Enjoy and learn.
Directed by: Pierre-Nicolas Durand and Helena Cotinier Run time: 67 minutes Web site:It Is Not a Gun
Oct 29 - Religulous (2008)
Political humorist Bill Maher queries people worldwide on God and religion. In an unusual spiritual journey, Bill is his usual irreverent, honest, witty and analytical self. From the director of Borat, this no-holds-barred examination of religion will make you question your beliefs, get angry and laugh at the same time. A controversial documentary or satire? Not to be missed!
Directed by: Larry Charles Run time: 101 minutes Web site:Religulous
Nov 12 - Secrecy (2008) Since 9/11 the US has expanded and abused its states secrets privilege. This film tackles a hot debate topic: how much secret data can a government protect in the name of national security? Are we really safer because of information gathered and concealed without our knowledge? Both sides of the debate are heard and government misconduct is exposed in detail.
Directed by: Peter Galison and Robb Moss Run time: 85 minutes Web site:Secrecy
Nov 26 - Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) A riveting American tale for Thanksgiving Day. Titled in the UK as Dirty Tricks: The Man Who Got the Bushes Elected, this film is about the founder of smear politics who inspired Karl Rove, Fox News and Swift Boat Vets to carry on with vicious slime campaigns against opponents. Have political honesty and ethics disappeared forever?
Dec 10 - The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court (2009) Launched in Rome, a tiny ICC is struggling to safeguard the world. The film shows prosecutors taking action against guerilla army leaders in Uganda and Congolese warlords, shaking up Colombia’s justice system, and challenging the UN to arrest Sudan’s al-Bashir for genocide in Darfur. Will it win?
Map and Directions See map of area Closest metro station: Garbatella. Take the B Line to the Garbatella stop, exit towards via Pullino, turn right and continue (200mt) across Piazza Albini to Arcobaleno . By bus: Buses 673 from the Colosseum area and 716/715 from Piazza Venezia.
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Upshot of our Nov. 9th group discussion on current politics:
It wasn't the Russians that got us Trump. Or Comey. Or even the massive GOP election fraud. It was the DNC.* *Dem National Committee
To learn how to stop the DNC
from delivering us another Trump, read Autopsy: the Democratic Party in Crisis.
Photo of a school in Yemen bombed by Saudi Arabian jets supplied by the U.S. and fueled in the air by the U.S. Air Force.
Tell Trump to STOP THIS CARNAGE, not fuel it! Click here.
Also participate in the CodePink email and/or phone initiative:
Click here to sign a petition, to put an end to the sanctions against Syria - their only effect is to take a terrible toll on the population, causing them to migrate! And click here to see the video by the Italian Committee to lift sanctions against Syria.
Did someone tell you that U.S. military intervention in Iraq was over? Not true: we're at it again. This time the pretext to drop bombs is "curbing ISIS" (which was created by the U.S. in the first place, to overturn al-Malaki in Iraq and then Assad in Syria, and is now out of hand.
Like what happened to "our" creature al Qaeda in Afghanistan). And the death toll continues to rise...
Write your senators and tell them: "Enough! U.S. out!! Iraq has shown it can curb ISIS by itself!"
The USC4P&J documentary films series, Eyes Wide Open, continues in its 10th season with a series of films on alternate Thursdays through December 2009. 
