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 May 2009 is as follows:
Feb 19 - The 11th Hour (2007)
Narrated by
Leonardo
DiCaprio, this film
explores the
perilous state of
our planet and the
means by which
we can change our course.
Contributing to this crucial plea
are noted politicians, scientists
and other ambassadors who help
explain the need for a universal
ecological consciousness.
Directed by: Nadia Connors and Leila Conners Peterson Run time: 95 minutes Web site:The 11th Hour
Feb 26 - It Is No Dream (2002) Traveling through Israel filmmakers Benny Brunner and Joseph Rochlitz went looking for prominent Israelis who are critical of Israel's occupation policies. Meir Shalev - one of Israel's best-known writers, Gideon Levy - columnist for Haaretz newspaper, Jessica Montell - Director of B'Tselem (Israeli Human Rights Center), Yehudit Katzir writer, Yizhar Be'er, Director of the Israeli Center for Democracy, Adi Ophir, Professor of Philosophy at Tel Aviv University, Noa Levy, leader of the High School students "refusal-to-serve" movement and Yitzhak La'or - writer and poet.
Not every Israeli is in support of Israel's occupation policies. In addition to in-depth interviews with Israel's leading critics, the filmmakers also attended a major peace rally in Tel Aviv, and recorded the fiery words of Yishai Rosen-Tzvi, one of the first to sign the Letter of refusal-to-serve in the Occupied Territories. Readily admitting that their point of view is a minority one and that most of the Israeli public is behind the army and government, they illustrate one Israeli perspective on the causes of and solutions to the continuing bloodshed which is seldom covered by the international media.
Co-Director Joseph Rochlitz will present the film
Directed by: Benny Brunner and Joseph Rochlitz Run time: 52 minutes Web site:It Is No Dream
Mar 5 - The End of America (2008)
Bestselling
author
Naomi Wolf’s
profound and
eye-opening film
looks at
disturbing
historical fascist similarities as she
examines America's dangerous
passage towards becoming a
society of fear and surveillance,
and advocates activism to restore
the US’s most cherished values.
Directed by: Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern Run time: 73 minutes Web site:The End of America
Iraq Veterans Against the War - Germany is organizing an event with testimony from soldiers of 3 NATO countries working to get the word out on what is happening in Iraq and Afghanistan. During our screening of "The End of America," we will collect donations for this initiative.
Mar 19 - Blood and Oil (2008) With declassified
documents and
forgotten
presidential
doctrines, this film
shows that oil has
been at the core
of US foreign policy for more than
60 years, rendering its energy and
military policies virtually
indistinguishable. The film calls for
a radical re-thinking of US energy
policy as Iraq war begins 7th year!
Directed by: Jeremy Earp Run time: 52 minutes Web site:Blood and Oil
Apr 2 - China Blue (2006) [in italiano] Girato
clandestinamente
in Cina, il film
indaga su ciò che
la Cina e le società internazionali di
vendita vorrebbero
nasconderci: come
l’abbigliamento che compriamo,
viene prodotto. Un allarme sulla
pressione economica esercitata
dalle compagnie occidentali e le
sue conseguenze sull'uomo.
(Serata “italiana” per conoscere il
nostro gruppo e le nostre attività)
Directed by: Micha X. Peled Run time: 112 minutes Web site:China Blue
Apr 16 - I.O.U.S.A. (2008) The filmmakers claim it “boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the USA” and propose solutions “to recreate a fiscally sound nation.” Economist Dean Baker instead calls it the “failed scare flick of the decade” and The Nation says it’s part of the plan to dismantle Social Security. See the film and decide for yourself.
Apr 30 - Flow: For Love of Water (2007) Award-winning
film about the
greatest threat of
our time – the
global water
crisis. Flow
highlights threats to water safety
and builds a case against the
growing privatization of dwindling
fresh water with an unflinching
focus on politics, pollution, human
rights and the emergence of a
domineering world water cartel.
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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The USC4P&J documentary films series, Eyes Wide Open, continues in its 9th season with a series of films on alternate Thursdays through May 2009. 
