Models of Inspiration: A ROSE Filmathon

PLEASE JOIN MODELS OF INSPIRATION!

RESERVE A SEAT and lend your support to the work of ROSE, Remember Our Sisters Everywhere. Funds raised at the filmathon will go towards the creative process and public event being planned for the 20th anniversary of the Montreal massacre, December 6th, 2009. On December 6, 1989, fourteen women were murdered at the University of Montreal. December 6th later became Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Can’t reserve a seat? For those who want to see the films and be inspired by the speakers and their stories, drop in anytime during the day. Come see the amazing feature film! Donations gratefully accepted but not necessary.

October 24, 2009
10:30am to 4:30pm
Room 1630 @ 10:30am
Room 2203 @ 12:30pm
Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC, Canada
Refreshments and lunch provided

10:30am Meet and greet with coffee and pastry
11:00am The Women's Kingdom, a documentary by Xiaoli Zhou about the keepers of one of the last matriarchal societies, in a remote area of southwest China.
11:30am Performance artist Margaret Dragu is LADY JUSTICE: “Mature but not old; Lady Justice is without question the world’s most ubiquitous artist model!..."
12:30pm Lunch provided
1:00pm Your Mother Should Know, a documentary by Peg Campbell. A viscerally personal film that resonates with the passion and the helpless suffusing love that overwhelms almost every mother.
1:30pm Under One Sky, a documentary by Christine McDowell and Moira Simpson. At a women’s martial arts camp on the BC coast, women from all over North America fight collaboratively; and through their discipline, strength, joyfulness and sheer determination, it becomes evident they are on a journey of self-discovery.
2:00pm Anita Roberts of Safeteen International will speak of her ground breaking programs including her origins and where Safeteen is today.
2:30pm Break

FEATURE FILM
2:45pm Iron Ladies of Liberia, a feature length documentary about newly inaugurated President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf – the first freely elected female head of state in Africa. Having won a hotly contested election with the overwhelming support of women across Liberia, Sirleaf faces the daunting task of lifting her country from debt and devastation. She turns to a remarkable team of women, appointing them in positions such as police chief, finance minister, minister of justice, commerce minister and minister of gender. By Siatta Scott Johnson/Daniel Junge.

Seatholder Prize:
An Electra, 3-speed, back-pedal-to-brake, cool and unusual bicycle will be given to the seatholder who raises the most funds!

Door prizes:
Bouquet of roses
(Thank you to Lindsay Setzer)
Your Mother Should Know, a documentary directed by Peg Campbell
(Thank you to Peg Campbell)
Under One Sky, a documentary directed by Christine McDowell
(Thank you to Moira Simpson and Chris McDowell)
From Under the Bushy Trees, a documentary directed by Moira Simpson and Jan Padgett
(Thank you to Jan and Moira)
Safeteen: Powerful Alternatives to Violence written by Anita Roberts
(Thank you to Anita Roberts)
The Body Song CD, Performer/Producer Yvette Narlock
(Thank you to Anita Roberts)

ROSE has applied to the BC 150 Volunteer Incentive Program. If approved, for each person who volunteers 5 hours time towards this event, including sitting watching the films, the ROSE website project will receive $50.

Please contact: rememberoursisterseverywhere@gmail.com
Or call Lindsay @ 604-314-9034