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¡°Rose & Nangabire¡± - Special Presentation with Filmmakers
07/06/2009
 Rose & Nangabire, a feature length documentary film, will be screened followed by a discussion session led by the filmmakers and the film's cultural consultants on the issue of the use of media as an effective tool for education and advocacy.
The two filmmakers, Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel, and an artist and cultural consultant, Marie-Claudine Mukamabano, who is also a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, will participate as main panels.
Time: June 15th, 12:00-1:00pm
Venue: Lehman College, Room 212, Carman Hall
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468
This event is open to the general public. For more information, please visit www.artsengine.net/rose_and_nangabire
About the Film:
Rose Mapendo was separated from her daughter, Nangabire, when ethnic violence came to her village in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over a decade later, mother and daughter are reunited in the United States. Through the eyes of this remarkable pair, Rose & Nangabire explores the effects of conflict on women, and the role of women in bringing peace and reconciliation to war-torn countries.
About the Producing Organization:
Arts Engine, Inc. supports, produces, and distributes independent media of consequence and promotes the use of independent media by advocates, educators and the general public. By fostering the production and use of independent film, video and new media, Arts Engine connects media makers and active audiences in order to spur critical consideration of pressing social issues.
The governing philosophy of Arts Engine is that the work of independent media makers is crucial to the enrichment of society and culture. With the growing consolidation of media worldwide, independent media makers face daunting obstacles in their efforts to introduce new perspectives into public debate. Advocates, educators and the public have limited access to media that illustrates a variety of points of view. In order to support the presence of diverse perspectives in our society, Arts Engine is dedicated to forging vital links between media makers and the public, and to realizing independent media’s potential for broad social impact. |
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