16 Days Activism Against Gender Violence
25 November - 10 December 2003

WAO's annual participation of the global 16 Days Activism Against Gender Violence this year is packed full of activities that you can take part in. Come join us at our events, tune in to our Radio Talk Shows, or catch the feature articles in Star 2 of the Star Newspaper.

United Voices Against Gender Violence

1st Women's Film Festival

About the Festival
Held in conjunction with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, this debut film festival from December 5th to 7th 2003, is made possible through collaboration with The Stonor Centre.

The film festival is just one of the many events that have been lined-up for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. We feel that powerful and thought-provoking movies such as the The Accused, The Color Purple and Malena have empowering messages and portray the various forms of violence against women that need to be addressed and dealt with.

For enquiries regarding seat booking, please call The Stonor Centre at 03-21419620. Please join us in our other events planned for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence or call us
at 03-79563488.

Programme

THE ACCUSED
December 05th 2003 (Friday)
7pm
(1 hr 51 mins)
Synopsis:
What are the limits of justice? Of social responsibility? The Accused takes a powerful and though-provoking look at human nature and individual moral conscience, and a judicial process that treats the victim like a criminal. When hard-living, fiercely independent Sarah Tobias is gang-raped in the back of a neighbourhood bar, she and her attorney go after both the attackers and the onlookers whose cheering fuelled and encouraged the assault. Starring: Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis.

THE COLOR PURPLE
December 06th 2003 (Saturday)
7pm
(2 hrs 34 mins)
Synopsis:
This film follows the life of Celie, young black girl growing up in the early 1900s. The first time we see Celie, she 14-years-old and pregnant - by her father. We stay with her through the next 30 years of her tough life and unbreakable spirit. Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover and Margaret Avery

MALENA
December 07th 2003 (Sunday)
7pm
(1 hr 49 mins)
Synopsis:
This is the tale of a young boy coming of age in war-torn Italy and the beautiful widow that changes his life forever. Malena is an intimate portrait and an epic story of courage discovered, innocence surrendered and the memories that last a lifetime. Starring: Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Tornatore and Giuseppe Sulfaro

Movies will be screened from 7pm-9pm. Admittance is free.

Related Articles:

• Talking Points - Global Violence Local Action
• Center for Women's Global Leadership - 16 Days Campaign Website
• Introduction to 16 Days Global Campaign Against Gender Violence
• 16 Days Activism Against Gender Violence - WAO Campaign 2002
• 16 Days Activism Against Gender Violence - WAO Campaign 2001