December 2nd, 2009 by cowichan
On Sunday, November 29, the Cowichan Valley held an all day film showing as part of the Nationwide Canadian Labour International Film Festival. Held at Vimy Hall, a community owned resource, the films were well received by all attending.
In spite of technical problems and competing with the Grey Cup game and the BC NDP Convention, attendance was adequate to call the event a success. Over the day, 30 people came to view the films.
The Cowichan film festival committee, comprising members of the Joseph Mairs Memorial Committee and the Community Alliance for Public Education, agreed to participate again next year but reserved the right to move the screening date a week either way to accommodate the commitments of the working class in the Cowichan Valley.
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November 6th, 2009 by cowichan
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November 4th, 2009 by cowichan
Free Admission
Sunday, November 29, 2009
1 pm to 9 pm
Vimy Community Hall
3968 Gibbins Rd
Duncan BC, V9L 6G4
Dear Friends,
This year marks the birth of a Canada-wide film festival dedicated to Workers and their Communities. Featuring films from around the world and right here at home, this festival starts to redress the balance between corporate entertainment and the true culture of all who work everyday to provide for our families and build our communities.
The programme includes short subjects and feature films:
From the Edge of the Blade – Workers’ rebellion in Mexico
Wal-Mart Nation – The world movement to roll back WalMart
Poor No More – Mary Walsh looks for solutions in Ireland and Sweden
The Philosopher Kings – Janitors at major US Universities speak out
Seeds of Peace – Palestinian Workers struggle for equal treatment
Six Weeks of Solidarity – The Winnipeg General Strike 70 years later
12,000 Men – The struggle of Cape Breton coal miners
Defying the Law – The epic struggle to unionise steel in Hamilton
Contact Info:
Eden Haythornthwaite
250 709 7975 / CLIFFinCowichan@shaw.ca
Please note our programme is subject to change
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June 15th, 2009 by cowichan
Cowichan will be hosting Labour Film showings at Vimy Hall. Please stand by for more information.
For more information call 250 709 7975
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