War on Terror Film Festival October 1-31.

 

October 1-31: “War on Terror” Film Festival

Calling all Freedom Flicks fans and movie lovers! We’re so excited to co-sponsor the War on Terror Film Festival, a month-long, virtual program organized by the Coalition for Civil Freedoms featuring 20 award-winning films made over the last 20 years that document abuses, highlight crimes, and satirize absurdities of the so-called “War on Terror.” This virtual film festival will take viewers on a journey to bear witness to the devastating consequences of the United States’ wars and security state. Together, these films paint a picture of the experiences of those who bore the brunt of U.S. post-9/11 policies, as well as their pain, hope, and resilience. The slate of featured films include documentary and narrative features and cut across genres from drama to comedy--and include some of Center for Constitutional Rights’ staff favorites! From the Oscar-winning Citizenfourand Taxi to the Dark Side to the Oscar-nominated Dirty Wars and the highly-acclaimed The Mauritanian, Four Lions, Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Feeling of Being Watched, these films shine a spotlight on the wars on Afghanistan and Iraq, indefinite detention at Guantánamo Bay prison, torture, and surveillance. Each screening will be accompanied by a panel discussion with filmmakers, actors, scholars, survivors, and resisters, who will reflect on the challenges of living through these policies and telling these stories. Center for Constitutional Rights staff will join two of the live discussions:  Saturday, October 2, at 11:30 a.m. EDT: Advocacy Program Manager Aliya Hussain will join other speakers to reflect on a series of films that highlight indefinite detention and torture at Guantánamo: The Road to Guantánamo and The Confession. Friday, October 29: Senior Staff Attorney Katherine Gallagher will join speakers to reflect on the film Ghosts of Abu Ghraib. *Check the film schedule in the coming weeks for the exact time. All films and panel discussions will be accessible through the website. Register to receive email updates and full, free access to watch the films.  At the Center for Constitutional Rights, we believe in the transformative power of art and storytelling, and are thrilled to partner on this film festival and include it in our ongoing programming to mark the 20th anniversary of the U.S. response to 9/11. Visit our “9/11 Effect” project page to learn more. Enjoy the show(s)! The Center for Constitutional Rights team

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