As part of the Sydney Latin American Film Festival (SLAFF), Macquarie University in North Ryde is teaming up with SLAFF to present a film night with a political edge,
Human Rights in Latin America.The event will be held at Macquarie University on Saturday October 22nd.
This event seeks to shine the spotlight on issues of human rights in Latin America and presents two films from Argentina and Colombia.
Human Rights in film @ Macquarie University
To kick off the evening the event starts with the sounds of Waldo Garrido to get you in the Latin American zone, followed by the screening of the short film
Argentia Turning Around which looks at Argentina's 2001 economic crisis and the ways its people worked to get things back together.
Then comes the main feature, Colombian film
Impunity. It is a documentary from Huan Jose Lozano that takes a close look at the trial of paramilitary armies, accused of killing scores of Colombians, and the family of the victims' fight for justice. Following the film will be a panel discussion about the documentary and human rights in Colombia.
Sydney-based band Navegaos to play @ Macquarie University
After these sobering films the mood will be given a kick with Sydney-based band Navegaos. A three-piece outfit blending the traditional with the modern, get ready to be taken on a folky ride. And did I mention there will be Latin American food and drinks? Yes please.
