The Spring Festival of Films For Humanity!
Amherst Together, the Amherst,
Pelham and Regional Public Schools and the Amherst Human Rights Commission are
pleased to present the Spring Festival of Films for Humanity. During the month
of April, a total of six films will be screened that explore global
perspectives on humanity. The festival is designed to create an opportunity for
the community to contemplate and discuss important social issues that exist
within our society. The Spring Festival of Films for Humanity launches phase
two of the Amherst Together initiative, that is focused on advancing social
literacy.
Ivory Tower, the premiere film of the Spring
Festival of Films for Humanity screens on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at the Amherst
Regional High School auditorium. Ivory Tower looks at the $1
trillion dollar student loan debt, while examining the business of higher
education at the expense of students. Directed by Andrew Rossi.
If
You Build It follows designer Emily Pilloton and architect Matt Miller
into one of the poorest counties in North Carolina to teach students the art of
problem solving within their community. Directed by Patrick Creadon. Wednesday
April 6, 2016. Amherst Middle School library.
The Human Family Tree
sets out to trace the ancestral footsteps of all humanity, traveling to one of
the most diverse corners of the world, Queens, NY, to demonstrate how we all
share common ancestors who embarked on very different journeys. Directed by
Chad Cohen. Monday April 11, 2016. Amherst Middle School auditorium.
More
than A Month follows one man’s quest to end Black History Month. This
film looks into how exploring history shapes how we treat it and how we value
it while also shaping the narrative behind it. At the core of this film, it
looks into what it means to be an American and to fight for one’s rights.
Directed by Shukree Tilghman. Tuesday April 12, 2016. Amherst Middle School
auditorium.
The True Cost is a story about the clothing we wear everyday,
the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world.
This story questions who really pays the price for our clothing while also
looking into how the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically.
Directed by Andrew Morgan. Wednesday April 13th, 2016. Amherst Regional High
School auditorium.
The House I Live In looks into the true cost of America’s
losing war on drugs. This film offers a picture of the human rights
implications of America’s longest war. Directed by Eugene Jarecki. Wednesday
April 27, 2016. Amherst Middle School auditorium.
All film screenings begin at 6:30
p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. A facilitated talk-back or opportunities for
feedback will immediately follow. The film festival is free and open to the
public.
Please contact Carol Ross, Media & Climate Communications
Specialist, at 362-1820 or rossc@arps.org for more information, or go to
www.amhersttogether.org.
