[mgj-announce] Reminder - Bhopal and Beyond event on December 3

[basav at igc.org]

December 3 is the 21st Anniversary of the toxic gas leak in Bhopal, India,
which killed thousands and continues to affect thousands more

In memory of those killed and in solidarity with those who continue to
struggle for justice in Bhopal and everywhere in South Asia,

a new initiative,

Justice in South Asia

presents

Bhopal and Beyond: People’s Struggles in South Asia

An afternoon of documentary films and theater on struggles for social,
economic, and environmental justice in the region

Saturday December 3, 2:00 PM

Fleming Center, 1426 9th St. NW

(near Shaw/Howard Metro stop on Green Line)

This event is co-sponsored by:

Amnesty International USA, Association for India’s Development (AID)
Maryland chapter and Mobilization for Global Justice

Program:

India and Free Trade: A Closer Look at Bhopal

A documentary film on "free trade" and on "winners and losers" in a free
market economy. As a case in point, it examines the Bhopal gas disaster and
the changes brought about by transnational corporations in India. (Running
Time:35:00)

Andolan Jari Chha (The Struggle Continues)

A documentary on the continuing struggle for democracy and Human Rights in
Nepal, with footage from people’s actions opposing the brutality of the
monarchy and the Maoist insurgents. (Running Time: 17:35)

The Pit

A play on religious fundamentalism in the Indian sub-continent,
commemorating the upcoming anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition on
December 6, 1992 and the following violence that killed thousands. (Show
Time: 20:00)

There will be time for discussion. Light refreshments will be served

For more information, contact Justice in South Asia volunteers:

Basav Sen  202-997-0479

Darshana Patel 717-449-1238;  pateldar at yahoo.com

Shirin   202-329-3406; worklists at gmail.com

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