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Friday, April 08, 2005
Global Justice Films
50 Years Is Enough: US Network for Global Economic Justice is screening two films on Saturday, April 9, at the Festival Center (1640 Columbia Rd. NW).
"To Be a Woman" explores how the policies of the World Bank and the IMF devastate the lives of women, children and the poor in the Global South. The film examines issues of international debt and development through the stories of the women in three African countries who are struggling to survive being "structurally adjusted." It will be screened at 1 p.m.
"Thirst" shows how population growth, pollution and scarcity are turning water into "blue gold," the oil of the 21st century. Global corporations are rushing to gain control of this dwindling natural resource, producing intense conflict in the US and worldwide where people are dying in battles over control of water. "Thirst" follows the story of resistance in Bolivia, India and California. It will be shown at 3 p.m.
The suggested donation is $5 for each film, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. For more information, call 202/463-2265.
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"Thirst" shows how population growth, pollution and scarcity are turning water into "blue gold," the oil of the 21st century. Global corporations are rushing to gain control of this dwindling natural resource, producing intense conflict in the US and worldwide where people are dying in battles over control of water. "Thirst" follows the story of resistance in Bolivia, India and California. It will be shown at 3 p.m.
