Rather late notice I know, sorry, and it will be back in the ReelEarth film festival in a couple of months. . . .
Movie: One Man, One Cow, One Planet
Where: Waikato Migrant Resource Centre
When: Friday 1 August, 7pm (56 mins playing time)
This is a film about a farming revolution in India. Since 1993, 150,000 Indian small farmers have been driven to suicide as corporate dominance and elite globalisation tightens its hold on their means for independent livelihood. This film takes us into the heart of the world's most important renaissance - something that few of us are aware is even happening. Hoes rather than swords are at the frontline of a battle for agricultural control that is being fought over Indian soil. Its outcome could well determine the future of the entire earth. Using biodynamic-organic methods, farmers of India are reclaiming their lands and livelihood. At the same time they're exposing the corporate mantra of infinite growth in a finite world for the environmental and human disaster that it really is.
This is a New Zealand made movie with a number of awards to its name:
Best non-broadcast film - Jackson Hold Wildlife Film Festival 2007
Katherine Knight Award EarthVision International Environmental Film Festival 2008;
Official Selection at Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival 2008, Greendance Film Festival 2008, South Asian International Film Festival 2007, Thin Line Film Festival 2007.
We will provide a light supper and a chance to discuss some of the issues raised in the movie afterwards, if you want to stay. Please call 853 2192 to reserve a seat
Free IT Computer workshop for Community Groups.
A free informative course for people wanting to know more about computers, back ups, anti virus, fire walls, the internet, file management, RAM, passwords, emailing and trouble shooting.
13th August 3-6.30pm
Hamilton
Nibbles and drinks provided
15 places available. Bookings essential.
Contact Sally Ridley sally@communitywaikato.org.nz
