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Entre Nos

Question and Answer session

A Q&A session with co-directors Paola Mendoza and Gloria de la Morte will give the audience an opportunity to discuss the central themes of this touching story based on true life events. The discussion will be centered around poverty and the effects of immigration on family and children, two themes which Paola Mendoza continually tackles in her films.

Speakers:

• Paola Mendoza , Co-Director Entre Nos
• Gloria de la Morte, Co-Director Entre Nos

Santo Domingo: UASD Library:
Thursday November 19^th, 2009 8:50 pm
Santiago: UASD Library:
Friday November 20^th, 2009, 8:20 pm

Those Who Remain

Emigration has an enduring impact, not just on the families who remain, but on entire communities, town and cities. In the discussion session that will follow the screening of the documentary Those Who Remain, the audience will have an opportunity to hear from local emigration experts to discuss how a phenomenon that affects virtually every region in Mexico, has similarly affected  the Dominican Republic.

Speaker:

• Marisol Gonzalez, Producer of Spanish Broadcasts, East Coast Production, HBO

Puerto Plata:
Thursday November 19^th, 2009, 11:40 pm
Santo Domingo: UASD Library:
Friday November 20^th, 2009, 6:40 pm

Food Inc."

As awareness of the broken global food system grows, and agencies call for transformation of the world’s food and farming systems, people are looking for alternatives to industrial agriculture. Can small-scale, organic agriculture really provide a viable solution to food security?

A positive change is sweeping across the global food industry that emphasizes more sustainable ways of producing, consuming and distributing food. In the discussion session that will follow the screening of the documentary Food, Inc., audience members will have the chance to see first-hand examples of sustainable agricultural practices being implemented at the local scale,  -- practices that place particular importance on organic farming, local knowledge, women farmers and farmer organizations, access to land, and local markets.

• Juan José Espinal, Executive Director, Agriculture and Forestry Development Center (CEDAF).
• Ginny Heinsen de Freites, Special Projects Coordinator, Agricultureand Forestry Development Center (CEDAF).
• Maria Elena, Representative Guaconejo Cooperative

Puerto Plata:
Friday November 20^th, 2009, 11:40 am

The Cove

The cruel slaughter of dolphins that takes place every year in the province of Taiji in southern Japan and is depicted in the documentary film The Cove is just one of the many threats that declining marine mammal populations face around the world. A panel of national experts, including leading marine biologists and The Cove cast and crew will discuss the ethical implications of killing dolphins and keeping them captive, as well as the ever present threat of renewed whaling for future conservation efforts.

As a recent member of the International Whaling Commission, the Dominican Republic has played an active roles in the conservation of marine mammals, and was the first in the region to establish the Silver Bank Humpback Whale Sanctuary in 1986, in order to protect the mating, calving and nursery grounds of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Since then, the country has followed suit as a global pioneer, establishing the first "sister sanctuary" arrangement between the NOAA Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Massachusetts and the Marine Mammal Sanctuary of the Dominican Republic, two marine protected areas 1,500 miles apart that provide conservation programs for the North Atlantic humpback whale population on both ends of its range. A main objective of the panel is to reaffirm and encourage the protectionist and conservationist policies the country has historically observed for the last 23 years.

Speaker:

• Simon Hutchins, Expedition Director "The Cove"
• Courtney Vail, Caribbean Program Director, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS)
• Idelisa Bonnelly de Calventi, Director of the Marine Biology Research Center (CIBIMA) and President of the Dominican
Foundation for Marine Research (FUNDEMAR)
• Oswaldo Vásquez, Marine Consulting and Technology (ATEMAR, Inc.)

Santo Domingo: National Theatre
Wednesday November 18^th, 2009,10:30 am
Santo Domingo: UASD Library
Thursday November 19^th, 2009, 6:30 pm
Puerto Plata
Friday November 20^th, 2009, 5:30 pm

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Only When I Dance

Dance is a form of self-expression that helps to develop body awareness, coordination, self-confidence, creativity, as well as communication and teamwork skills. Dance can empower individuals and communities alike. In the session following the documentary film "Only When I Dance", audience members will have a chance to hear ballet dancers share their personal stories of how ballet has shaped their lives and what it can offer others.

Speakers:

• Bedie Finzi, Director "Only When I Dance"
• Irlan Santos da Silva, Ballet Dancer "Only When I Dance"
• Monika Despradel, Representative Dominican National Ballet, Choreographer and Dancer.

Puerto Plata
Thursday November 19^th, 5:20 pm
Santo Domingo, Mauricio Báez
Saturday November 21^th, 6:20 pm 

P Star Rising

Musical Performance plus Q&A session

A Q&A session with director Gabriel Noble, Priscilla Diaz and Jessie Diaz will provide the audience with a unique opportunity to discuss this true life story about realizing your dreams in the face of adversity. With a performance by "P Star" herself, the audience will witness first-hand the raw talent of this natural born performer and skilled artist.

Speakers:

• Gabriel Noble, Director "P Star Rising"
• Priscilla Star Diaz and Jesus Diaz, Protagonists "P Star Rising"

Santiago
Wednesday November 18^th, 11:30 am 
Santo Domingo, National Theatre
Thursday November 19^th, 10:30 am
Santo Domingo, Mauricio Báez
Friday November 20^th, 11:30 am

Sergio

The question is, can one person truly make a difference?

"Sergio" tells the inspiring true-life story of United Nations' Sergio Vieira de Mello, an intensely charismatic, passionate and idealistic master diplomat who was able to affect change through devoting 34 years of his life to serving humanity, fighting for the dignity of the worlds least fortunate. Following the screening, representatives from the United Nations will answer questions about the film and discuss the role that cooperative agencies play in maintaining international peace and security, developing amicable relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

Speaker:

• Valerie Julliand, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in the Dominican Republic and United Nations Development Program Representative.
• Greg Barker, Director "Sergio"
• Manuel Vazquez Boidard, Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)
• Alejandro Javier, Youth Representative Dominican Republic Delegation, Model United Nations

Santo Domingo: National Theatre
Wednesday November 17^th, 2009, 10:40 am - See Photos
Nagua
Wednesday November 18^th, 2009, 11:40 am
Santiago: UASD Library
Friday November 20^th, 2009, 11:40 pm

She is the Matador

"She is the Matador" reveals the successes and obstacles faced by women who dare to venture into exclusively male professions. A Q&A session following the screening with Director Gemma Cubero will give the audience an opportunity to discuss the difficulties faced by those that choose to transcend rigid gender roles, and how these obstacles can be overcome through determination and courage.  

Speakers:

• Gemma Cubero, Director "She is the Matador"
• Marisol González, Producer of Spanish Broadcasts, East Coast Production, HBO.

Nagua
Thursday November 19^th, 2009, 4:00 pm
Santo Domingo: Cinemateca
Saturday November 21^st, 2009, 8:00 pm

The End of the Line

Overfishing is one of the world's greatest and most immediate environmental problems. According to the Food and Agriculture Administration (FAO), 75 per cent of wild marine fish are either fully-exploited or overfished and in serious need of conservation and management efforts in order to survive in their present numbers. Scientists predict that if we continue fishing at current levels, we will see the end of most seafood by 2048. Despite the magnitude of the problem, the solutions could prove relatively simple. A panel of national experts, including leading marine biologists will discuss the local impacts of overfishing and highlight what can be done to tackle this pressing problem.

Speakers:

• Claire Lewis, Producer "The End of the Line"
• Ruben Torres, Director Fundación Reef Check Dominican Republic
• Carol Franco Billini, National Council for Climate Change

Santo Domingo: Mauricio Báez
Thursday November 19^th, 11:30 am
Santo Domingo: National Theatre
Friday November 20^th, 2009, 10:30 am

Juan Bosch: Solo Letras

Q & A Session

Puerto Plata:
Wednesday November 18^th, 10:45 am
Nagua:
Friday November 20^th, 10:45 am