Date: Wednesday, December 3

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Call For Entries!

The Media That Matters Film Festival…is unlike most in its insistence on community screenings through the world. The stories are humane, emotionally rich and often humorous despite the heavy subject matter.
- The Indypendent

Media That Matters - More than a film festival

Media That Matters is the premier showcase for short films with big messages.

Following a New York City Premiere, Awards Ceremony and industry networking events in June 2009, your film will take part in the Media That Matters international, multi-platform campaign with DVD distribution, broadcasts, streaming and hundreds of screenings across the globe!

Hundreds of thousands of people including educators, activists and nonprofits will watch and use your film. Submit your short film to make a real impact.

Short Films: Keep it short! Under 12 minutes is good, but under 8 is even better.

All Genres: Documentary, animation, PSA, narrative, music videos - be creative!

Social Issues: Any and all. This year we are looking for films on Media Literacy, Human Rights, Elections & Democracy, Sustainability, Sexual Identity—but all social issues are accepted. Youth produced projects are encouraged.

Cash Prize: $1,000 per film.

Submission Fee: $25 for general submissions; $10 for students over 18 (with valid student ID); free for youth 18 and under (with valid ID).

Deadline: All submission materials must be postmarked by January 9th, 2009.

Check website for more details: www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit.

Questions? Send us an email! festival@artsengine.net

Amnesty International and Bloc 11 present “Justice Without Borders” - a new film exploring the global movement seeking accountability for the most grave human rights abuses.
Price: Free
Phone: (978) 273-8791
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Age Suitability: None Specified
Tags: film, movie, international, human rights, free, global, project, somervilley

Amnesty International and Bloc 11 present “Justice Without Borders” - a new film exploring the global movement seeking accountability for the most grave human rights abuses.

For more information about the activities and future projects of Amnesty International Group 133, an all-volunteer organization, visit: http://www.amnesty133.org.
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A Choral / Orchestral concert to benefit the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. The program will take the listener from the crashes of war, through the cry for cooperation, and resolve with peace. Program includes CPE Bach: March from March of the Ark; Henry Purcell: Funeral March (for Queen Mary); Ralph Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem; Samuel Barber: Agnus Dei; Traditional canon: Dona Nobis Pacem

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Doors open at 7:00 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM.. 18+

Remis Auditorium
Price: MFA members, seniors, and students $6; general admission $7
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Age Suitability: All Ages
Tags: film, movie, nelson mandela

Remis Auditorium

Have You Heard from Johannesburg? Apartheid and the Club of the West by Connie Field (2007, 89 min.). Showcasing six documentaries, Have You Heard From Johannesburg chronicles the history of the global anti apartheid movement that took on South Africa’s entrenched regime and its international supporters. Working against heavy odds, campaigners challenged their governments and powerful Western corporations to face up to the immorality of their collaboration with apartheid. This was not just a political battle, it was also economic, cultural, moral, and spiritual. The struggle was waged in sports arenas and cathedrals, in embassies and corporate boardrooms, at fruit stands and beaches, rock concerts and gas stations. The combined stories have an epic scope, spanning most of the globe over half a century, beginning with the very first session of the United Nations, and ending in 1990 with the release of African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela.

Join us for a discussion about union organizing in the 21st century.
Price: Free
Phone: (617) 495-9265
Web: Event Web Site
Age Suitability: 18 and up
Tags: lecture, discussion, workshop, talk, seminar, free, healthcare, worker, union, seiu, organizer

Join us for a discussion about union organizing in the 21st century.

Speakers include: Amy Gladstein, Assistant for Strategic Organizing, SEIU Local 1199, United Healthcare Workers East; Cindy Vines-Harrity, Organizer CWA Local 1298; James Brudney, Professor Moritz Law School, Ohio State University.

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.. Conducted by Prof. Dr. Claudia Kemfert, Humbolt Universität Berlin, Director of Department “Energy, Transportation and Environment” at the German Institute for Economic Research.

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At the Friday night concert, a great time was had by all. We heard great musical performances by such talents as Riot Folk, Charlie King, Aileen Vance, Professor Louie, Second Line Social Aid Pleasure Society Brass Band, Reflect and Strengthen, Bambuu, The Foundation Movement and more. The concert was very diverse. We heard folk, soul, hip hop, spoken word, New Orleans parade music, comical, sad and EMPOWERING music! The age of the audience ranged from 2-92! It was really nice to see such an awesome turn out from all age groups.

Saturday and Sunday were the workshops, song-swaps, and plenaries. The workshops were on a wide variety of issues and topics. Some interesting workshops were about political satire, A Capella improve harmony, organizing for climate justice, songs and dances for farming, organizing for peace, animal liberation, building the radical movement through music, song swaps, and the list goes on. The problem that I had was deciding which workshops to go to. They all sound so great! But for the ones that I did go to, I was very pleased and learned a lot.

The plenary on Saturday was presented by members of Reflect and Strengthen as well as other female empowerment organizations. From spoken word poetry to deep discussions on forgiveness, these women had it going on. I learned a lot about what girls and mothers must deal with on a daily basis in the inner-cities. It is not a ideal situation, but these women are making a huge difference in their communities.

The open mic Saturday night was awesome. There were over 60 acts in one night! It was amazing. So much different stuff, but it all had a great message to it. All very socially conscious music. The food was great and veggie-friendly, the people were awesome, the music gave me goosebumps, the workshops and song-swaps were super informative. The weekend was a success.

I’m glad that I attended.

A Civil Rights Milestone - June 11, 1963. On June 11, 1963, two African American students — James Hood and Vivian Malone — were barred entry to the University of Alabama by Governor George Wallace. In response, President Kennedy called out the National Guard, Governor Wallace stepped aside, and the President delivered a major civil rights address to the nation. read more
Phone: (866) JFK-1960
Web: Event Web Site
Age Suitability: All Ages
Tags: readings, discussions, lectures

A Civil Rights Milestone - June 11, 1963

On June 11, 1963, two African American students — James Hood and Vivian Malone — were barred entry to the University of Alabama by Governor George Wallace. In response, President Kennedy called out the National Guard, Governor Wallace stepped aside, and the President delivered a major civil rights address to the nation. After President Kennedy’s speech, the civil rights leader, Medgar Evers, was tragically murdered in his home. Join James Hood, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Nick Katzenbach, and Ted Sorensen as they discuss the events of this historic turning point in American history. Callie Crossley will moderate.