Scoop February 2009
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=='Rehearsing Reality', Thursday, 12th February, 7pm, UEA, Arts 01.02== | =='Rehearsing Reality', Thursday, 12th February, 7pm, UEA, Arts 01.02== | ||
| + | BRAZIL'S LANDLESS MOVEMENT: INTERACTIVE FILM & PRESENTATION | ||
| + | Organised by the schools of Development Studies, Film & TV Studies, & | ||
| + | Language, Linguistics & Translation Studies | ||
| + | *Guest speaker: Nina Simões | ||
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| + | *"Rehearsing Reality" | ||
| + | This is an interactive non-linear work based on the | ||
| + | relationship between the Landless Movement in Brazil and the | ||
| + | Theatre of the Oppressed. | ||
| + | Brazil's Landless Movement (MST) - described by Noam Chomsky | ||
| + | as 'the most successful grassroots movement in the world' - | ||
| + | has adopted Theatre of the Oppressed techniques, developed by | ||
| + | Brazilian theatre director Augusto Boal, which teach people | ||
| + | how to transform themselves from spectators into | ||
| + | 'spect-actors' by actively taking control of their lives. | ||
| + | As the documentary Rehearsing Reality was edited with the | ||
| + | Korsakow System (software deigned to create interactive | ||
| + | films), members of the audience will be invited to interact | ||
| + | Further details: hazel.marsh@uea.ac.uk | ||
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Nina Simoes, interactive documentary about the Landless Movement of Brazil | Nina Simoes, interactive documentary about the Landless Movement of Brazil | ||
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==Wired Events: Wed, Feb 18th, 'Scoring for Film', 2:30pm-5:30pm, UEA, Arts 02.02== | ==Wired Events: Wed, Feb 18th, 'Scoring for Film', 2:30pm-5:30pm, UEA, Arts 02.02== | ||
For more information or to book a space: Louise@fdmx.co.uk or Megan@fdmx.co.uk | For more information or to book a space: Louise@fdmx.co.uk or Megan@fdmx.co.uk | ||
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| + | ==UEA Question Time - What future for Israel/Palestine?, Fri Feb 27th, 5.45pm , UEA, Arts 2.02== | ||
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| + | This chaired panel discussion will feature guests including the | ||
| + | Honourable | ||
| + | Dr Ian Gibson MP, Dr Lee Marsden, Dr Mark Zeitoun and other invited | ||
| + | guests. | ||
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| + | In the interests of having a balanced discussion, please submit | ||
| + | questions | ||
| + | you would like to ask on this topic to saskia.kent@uea.ac.uk. Similar to | ||
| + | the format of BBC's Question Time (BBC1 Thursday eve or BBC Online),the | ||
| + | chair will ask the questioner to ask the question of the panel followed | ||
| + | by | ||
| + | a discussion which may also include the audience. | ||
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| + | Please be aware that although this is a challenging and difficult topic, | ||
| + | we expect to have a respectful and considered conversation with a | ||
| + | plurality of viewpoints. | ||
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| + | ==Vigil for Gaza/Palestine, Norwich Vigil, Saturday, February 28th, 12:00am to 13:30 pm, Forum amphitheatre== | ||
| + | *Vigil | ||
| + | *Bring placards | ||
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| + | Time and format of this event may change if the current political development suggest it. | ||
| + | Please look for updates closer to the event. | ||
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| + | Supported by: | ||
| + | *Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign group | ||
| + | *Norwich Stop the War Coalition | ||
| + | *Norwich & Norfolk Muslim Association http://www.norwichmuslims.org/ | ||
| + | *UEA Islamic Society | ||
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| + | For more information contact info@norwichstopwar.org.uk or http://www.norwichmuslims.org/ | ||
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