SEPT 22, 23

The Day After Peace

In Celebration of the International Day of Peace (Sept. 21)

Follow one man’s dream of peace and watch as Jeremy Gilley galvanizes the world and it’s leaders to recognize an official day of ceasefire and non-violence. (Read More)

Directed by Jeremy Gilley

(2008) UK/82 min.

Official Site

SEPT 29, 30

No Impact Man

co-hosted with VIU’s Solutions Sustainability

Can a whole family live for a year in New York without leaving a carbon footprint?  Well, they can try… (Read More)

Directed by Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein

(2009) USA/93 min.

Official Site

OCT 6, 7

Under the Same Moon

La Misma Luna (original title)

The bond between a mother and son knows no borders, not even international ones. (Read More)

Directed by Patricia Riggen

(2007) Mexico/USA/111 min. [Rated PG]

English-Spanish (subtitled)

Official Site

OCT 13, 14

The End of the Line

In Celebration of World Food Day (Oct 16)

co-hosted with the Vancouver Island Food Network and VIU’s Solutions Sustainability

Imagine the year 2048.  Imagine a world without fish.  It’s not science fiction. (Read More)

Directed by Rupert Murray

(2009) UK/85 min.

Official Site

OCT 20, 21

Tsotsi

In Observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Oct. 17)

In this world, redemption comes just once. (Read More)

Directed by Gavin Hood

(2005) UK/South Africa/94 min.[Rated 14A]

Zulu-Xhosa-Afrikanns-English (subtitled)

Official Site

OCT 27, 28 – Halloween Special

Let the Right One In

Låt den rätte komma in (Original Title)

Eli is 12 years old. She’s been 12 for over 200 years and . . . she just moved in next door. (Read More)

Directed by Thomas Alfredson

(2008) Sweden/115 min.[Rated R]

Swedish (subtitled)

Official Site

Nov 3, 4

My Big, Fat Diet

co-hosted with the Vancouver Island Food Network

Could you give up sugar and junk food and return to your traditional diet?  The ‘Namgis First Nations of Alert Bay do just that. (Read More)

Directed by Mary Bissell

(2008) Canada/42 min.

Official Site

Nov 10, 11

Sir! No Sir!

In Commemoration of Remembrance Day (Nov. 11)

The untold story of U.S. soldiers’ actions to end the war in Vietnam. (Read More)

Directed by David Zeiger

(2005) USA/85 min. [Rated 14A]

Official Site

Nov 17, 18

The Horse Boy

In Celebration of the International Day of Tolerance (Nov. 16)

and Universal Children’s Day (Nov. 20)

How far would you go to help your child? (Read More)

Directed by Michel O. Scott

(2009) USA/93 min.

Official Site

Nov 24, 25

The Stoning of Soraya M.

In Recognition of the International Day for the

Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov. 25)

co-hosted with VIU’s Anti-Racism Project

Under Shariah law, adultery is a crime punishable by death.  Under Shariah law, the accused must prove her innocence.  This film is based on a true story… (Read More)

Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh

(2008) USA/115 min. [Rated 14A]

Persian/English (subtitled)

Official Site

Dec 1, 2

Angels in the Dust

In Observance of World AIDS Day (Dec. 1)

One of the most uplifting yet unsung stories of our times – how love and compassion can turn broken lives into living miracles. (Read More)

Directed by Louise Hogarth

(2007) USA/95 min.

Dec 8, 9

Fugitive Pieces

In Keeping with the First Day of Hanukkah (Dec. 9) and Human Rights Day (Dec. 10)

co-hosted with VIU’s Anti-Racism Project

A connection to ghosts requires a certain shunning of the living. (Read More)

Directed by Jeremy Podeswa

(2007) Canada/Greece/110 min. [Rated 14A]

English-Greek-Yiddish-German (subtitled)

Dec 15, 16

F*ck: A Documentary

Take a look at all sides of the infamous word – but be prepared to hear profanity! (Read More)

Directed by Steve Anderson

(2005) USA/93 min. [Rated 18A]

Official Site