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My Home-Your War
Film
Thursday
June 12, 2008
N-225
12-1 PM |
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Welcome to the IAG at UCSF!
The Iraq Action Group is an organization of students, faculty members and staff united in the goal of educating the UCSF community and the public about the health effects of the Iraq War on Iraqis and American citizens.
We sense there are many members of our community who share our interest in staying aware of the impact of the war on both the nation and the international community. To this end, there is a need to create a place of gathering that will allow people to come together, support and empower one another, and access resources.
The group holds weekly meetings on Thursdays from 5 to 6 PM in S-172.
Please sign up on our list-serve to receive announcements for when meetings are scheduled.
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My Home - Your War
Thursday June 12, 2008
A film by Kylie Grey. Produced by Denoux Films Productions
Australia, 2006, 52 minutes, Color, VHS/DVD, Arabic, Subtitled
MY HOME – YOUR WAR offers an extraordinary look at the effect of the Iraq war through the eyes of an ordinary Iraqi woman. Shot in Baghdad over three years that span the time before, during and after the invasion of Iraq, this profoundly moving film brings a perspective that – until now – has rarely been available to U.S. audiences.
This film combines insightful interviews with Layla Hassan and her family, vibrant scenes of Baghdad and intimate footage shot by Layla herself to paint a compelling picture of how the war has affected average Iraqis. As Islamic fundamentalism takes hold in the chaos of Baghdad, her shy teenage son turns to militancy, her once-progressive sister dons the veil, and whatever freedom Layla once had under Saddam Hussein’s secular rule is steadily being eroded. While facts about the Iraq war garner much U.S. media attention, My Home – Your War is a deeply compelling account of something seldom discussed: how the Iraq war has created a situation where the rise of fundamentalism is putting women’s rights increasingly at risk.
N-225, noon - 1pm. Lunch provided. Driving and MUNI directions.
Download the event poster.
The IAG is currently working with the organization “No More Victims” and a local, politically active group in southern Marin known as “The Ruth Group” to assist in providing medical treatment to Iraqi children injured by American forces. To learn more, go to nomorevictims.org and ruthgroup.org.
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If you’d like to learn more about the Iraq Action Group and become involved, we are currently seeking help in planning future events and encourage you to sign on to the list-serve and receive regular updates. |
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My Home-Your War
Film
Thursday
June 12, 2008
N-225
12-1 PM |
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