The Occupation comes to Donegal

donegal | anti-war / imperialism | event notice Saturday May 02, 2009 22:24 by Amnesty International Letterkenny Group - Amnesty International

Screening of the multi award winning documentary on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Occupation 101

Film screening hosted by the Letterkenny Amnesty International Group and the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) in the Regional Cultural Centre, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
@ 8pm on Wednesday 13 May.

Occupation 101 is one of the most important films to be made about Israel and Palestine.This 2006 documentary presents a comprehensive analysis of the roots of the conflict and examines what life is like for ordinary people under the Israeli military occupation.

“The makers of the film challenge many of the myths and confusion that characterises much of the debate about Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories,” said Sarah Clancy , Campaigns Officer with Amnesty International Ireland.

“Through interviews with leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders, humanitarian workers and ordinary people Occupation 101 serves almost as a beginner’s guide to the conflict. It’s perfect for an Irish audience concerned about what they see and read, but unsure of the facts.

“Events in Gaza and southern Israel earlier this year shocked many Irish people and despite irrefutable evidence of war crimes we are little closer to seeing accountability and justice in the Middle East. Ordinary people can make a difference, they can create change and we hope everyone who sees the film will be willing to take action and get involved.”

Admission €5 – Tickets may be booked in advance by calling 074 9129186 (By kind permission of the Centre, all proceeds go to Amnesty International and the IPSC)

For further information please contact:
Campaigns Officer, Amnesty International
sclancy at amnesty.ie or 086 792 4095