Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
NEWS BULLETIN! ARTIVIST BEGINS TODAY!
65 Films representing 34 countries will be screened during the 4 day Festival.
Filmmakers from around the world unite at the annual Artivist Film Festival to address the importance of art and activism in our global community.
We are proud to announce this year's 2006 Winning Films for the 3rd Annual Artivist Film Festival. On behalf of Artivist, we invite you to come celebrate with us and witness first hand the positive and inspirational impact of socially conscious films.
As a special gift, we are offering to all of our Artivist Members, and our friends in the artistic, activist, and progressive communities, discounted rates to this year rsquo;s 3rd Annual Artivist Film Festival!
Just mention ldquo;ARTIVIST FRIEND rdquo; at the box office and receive a 50% discount on ALL TICKETS (Opening Night, All Film Screenings, and The 2006 Artivist Awards) as an _expression of our appreciation for supporting the Artivist movement , ldquo;Merging Art Activism For Global Consciousness rdquo; Again, just mention ldquo;ARTIVIST FRIEND rdquo; at the Egyptian Theater box office to claim your 50% off tickets to the Opening Night, Any Film Screening Forum, and the 2006 Artivist Awards.
This is a special gift we are providing to our Artivist Members, and our friends in the artistic, activist, and progressive communities.
Jensen, whose career spans 40 years, counts Hollywood stars among his former students, like actor Andy Garcia and Rush Hour director Brett Ratner. These former students, Washington bigwigs, and education and art experts give a first hand perspective on why art education is on life support in America. The movie also shows how the lack of art, music and drama in schools can affect the emotional and creative development of children.
Moviegoers will also get a chance to weigh in on the hot-button issue, in a forum following the screening. A panel of filmmakers, celebrity activists, community leaders and teachers will discuss the topic and take questions from the public. Join us for an evening of lively and passionate exchange on Thursday, November 9 at the Egyptian Theatre.
An inspirational documentary showing how live theatre is decisive in changing people's lives. This documentary shows the importance of theatre and Shakespeare through interviews with kids who live in communities affluent with gangs and testimonials from many successful actors such as Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Martin Sheen, Michael York, Bill Pullman, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Christina Applegate.
When Dr.
Albert Krentz opens the door to his apartment, he doesn't realize he is about to invite more than just a stranger into his home. A surprising look at how today rsquo;s American political climate mirrors aspects of the Nazi Germany regime.
[WINNER OF THIS YEAR'S ARTIVIST AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE HUMAN RIGHTS ]
Occupation 101 is a film that presents the essence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It examines the facts and realities of the 100 year old conflict and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film depicts the root causes of the conflict through Israeli, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, American, and Palestinian voices that are rarely heard through mainstream media.
What can we do about our current Political Dilemmas?
How does Religion shape Politics in our Global Community? Join us after the Film Screening as we search for creative solutions and begin implementing positive actions towards creating a global community of political peace, spiritual awareness, education, and democracy.
As we enter the 21st Century we examine the current global rights of children.
How does Children rsquo;s Rights translate into the fate of our global, interdependent community?
We examine the children of today hellip;and the adults of tomorrow. Join us after the Film Screening as we search for creative solutions and begin implementing positive actions
towards creating a global community dedicated to empowering and nurturing Youth everywhere hellip;the fate of our future.
William Birrell
Various Human Rights organizations will be taking center stage in the Egyptian Theatre Courtyard in Honor of Veteran's Day. Rally accompanies the special Los Angeles Premiere of the Film PURPLE HEART Directed by Bill Birrell.
Purple Heart Directed by G.
What if you are a soldier and you are ordered to commit a crime, would you do it? Purple Heart is an intense psychological thriller that explores the conflicts of loyalty that arise in Colonel Allen (William Sadler) when he is forced to choose between saving the life of one of his injured men and his superior's illegal orders.
ldquo;WILD HORSE SPIRIT rdquo; Short Film, Dir - James Kleinert
Exposing the newly passed Burn Bill which essentially legislates the slaughter of wild horses and burros.
Featuring Viggo Mortensen
The Meatrix II: Revolting is the sequel to the award-winning smash hit The Meatrix. A humorous spoof on the 'Matrix' that looks at the gap between our illusions about where food comes from and the reality of industrial meat and dairy production.
The plain truth from the cattle rancher who won't eat meat.
A biography of former rancher-turned-environmentalist Howard Lyman's journey that has led him to organic agriculture, vegetarianism, and the politics- as well as the tragedy - of Mad Cow Disease. He has dedicated his life to informing the public about ecological sustainability, wise land-use, and compassionate consumerism.
What is the real cost of meat?
How does raising animals for food affect the global environment, our natural resources, poverty and famine, global waste, and the health of the American public? And, who is actually profiting in the consumption and exploitation of meat? This Forum might be the Mother of all ldquo;Light Bulbs rdquo;.
Join us after the Film Screening as we clearly map out the interdependence between Food, Health, Animal Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, and Human Rights. Honoring Daryl Hannah, Joaquin Phoenix,
Matthew McConaughey, and the winning Films of this year's
Annual Artivist Film Festival and the work of outstanding celebrity activists.
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