"This is one of the first stories of climate change refugees. It will not be the last."
The film "Sun Come Up" documents the relocation of the Carteret Islanders – a community living on a remote island chain 50 miles off the coast of Papua New Guinea.
The filmmakers' latest news is that Abigail E. Disney has joined the team as executive producer! Abigail is the producer of "Pray the Devil Back to Hell", a film that just screened in San Francisco last night - see my post of a few days ago.
photo: Children of the Carteret Islands
The film is not yet completed. The latest news on the film's Facebook page is that the filmmakers hope to screen the film for the first time in NYC this spring.
Just found out about this film and related event via the Silicon Valley Microfinance Network. Wish I could go to the SF screening next Tuesday, but I'm already committed to the Acumen Fund SF Blue Sweater event that same night:)
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" is the extraordinary story of a small band of Liberian women who – armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions - came together in the midst of a bloody civil war, took on the warlords, and brought peace to their shattered country.
Pray the Devil Back to Hell reconstructs the moment through interviews, archival footage and striking images of contemporary Liberia. It is compelling testimony to the potential of women worldwide to alter the history of nations.
The film has received quite a bit of attention. More info on the film's Facebook fan page.
Trailer -
The film is currently screening around the world. Here's the San Francisco event I mentioned.
Women Advancing Microfinance (WAM) NorCal invites you to a Film Screening & Discussion of Pray the Devil Back to Hell. With Special Guest Speaker Christiana Bendu Hunter, President of the Association of Citizens and Friends of Liberia.
Christiana Bendu Hunter is from Lofa County, Liberia, in West Africa and is the President of the Association of Citizens and Friends of Liberia (ACFLi http://acfli.webs.com/) based in Sacramento, California. The association promotes understanding and cooperation amongst Liberians and Friends of Liberia in the areas of social interaction, culture, and humanitarian aid to those in need. Under the leadership of Ms. Hunter, the Association of Citizens and Friends of Liberia base in Sacramento became a member of the Union of the Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA). Mrs Hunter, who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work, is also a member of the Bay Area’s Priority Africa Network. During the film discussion she will talk about the work of ACFLi and help shed light on how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Delancey Street Foundation, Screening Room - 600 Embarcadero between Brannan Street & Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA.
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – Sign-in and Networking 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. – Film Screening 7:45 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.– Film discussion with special guest
This event is open to the public. WAM Members: $10 in advance, $15 at the door (cash only at door) Non-Members: $15 in advance, $20 at the door (cash only at door) Admission includes film screening, discussion, and refreshments. Purchase tickets here.
