2012 Film Series
2012—BLUEWATER PAX CHRISTI FILMS—FREE
Cafeteria, St. Joseph School [SW corner of 7th St. and Chestnut St., Port Huron] 7pm each Thursday
February 16th – THE END OF POVERTY ? – Documentary that questions why poverty exists when there is so much wealth in the world. Historical examination of colonialism and its consequences; land grab, exploitation of natural resources, debt, free markets, demand for corporate profits, and the evolution of this economic system globally & here in the U.S. Stories from third world countries, & U.S. experts, testify how this can change for the better. If you’d heard about an international company trying to privatize all water in a Bolivian city, and the people’s organizing for their right to water, that’s one of the issues this film includes. [106 minutes]
For more info and to view trailer see– http://www.theendofpoverty.com/
Or at– http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1941374233/
– where also full movie can be streamed online.
February 23th – OF GODS AND MEN – Inspired by a true story. In 1996 a community of Trappist monks from France, in the Algerian mountains, is caught between a repressive military government and revolutionary Islamist guerillas. They face life and death decisions of fidelity to themselves and the Muslim neighbors they’ve been serving. Winner of grand prize at Cannes Film Festival. [120 minutes]
For more info, and to watch trailer see– http://www.sonyclassics.com/ofgodsandmen/
Or– http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1588337/
March 1st – UNDER THE SAME MOON – Journey story of illegal immigrant struggle to achieve family value. A nine year old boy from Mexico tries to reunite with his mother who is working hard in the U.S. Heartwarming tale of love that knows no boundaries. Feature film. [110 minutes]
For more info, and to watch trailer see– http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796307/
Call 810-982-2870 with any further questions.