Item posted Oct 19, 2010 in Events
OPEN CINEMA and the Capital Regional District
present
THE CLEAN BIN PROJECT
A documentary about a regular couple’s quest to answer the question: “is it possible to live completely waste free?”
Partners Jen and Grant go head-to-head to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least garbage in an entire year. Their light-hearted competition is set against a darker examination of the sobering problem of waste in North American society. Featuring interviews with photographer Chris Jordan and marine pollution expert Captain Charles Moore, this documentary presents the serious topic of waste reduction with optimism, humour and inspiration for individual action.
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POST SCREENING DISCUSSION
Filmmakers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin in attendance, along with Monique Booth (CRD) and more.
Sponsored by the Capital Regional District
7pm Wednesday November 17th, 2010
Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad Street (elevator access)
Doors open at 5.30pm
$10 suggested donation
Cash bar, local food concession, popcorn, Bubby Rose brownies, Wannawafels, Level Ground Coffee, door prizes and more!
Help make this a waste-free event!
Please bring a mug for coffee, a bowl for popcorn and a plate and/or napkin for your pizza, brownie & waffle.
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Item posted Sep 29, 2010 in Events
‘Winds of Heaven: Emily Carr, Carvers and the Spirits of the Forest’ (2010)
6.30pm, October 13th and 14th, 2010
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Admission $13 (includes gallery admission)
Level Ground coffee and light snacks will be served. Seating is limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Why not come early and wander through the art gallery!
Please note earlier start time: 6.30pm
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and OPEN CINEMA are proud to present the Victoria premiere of Winds of Heaven: Emily Carr, Carvers and the Spirits of the Forest, an evocative and moving portrait of the life and times of Emily Carr.
Renowned Canadian filmmaker Michael Ostroff will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A on both nights.
“This is a must see. Possibly one of the most important films ever made about our province, our forests and our history as newcomers.” ~ Vancouver International Film Festival Director, Alan Franey
Winds of Heaven is an impressionistic exploration of the spirit that informed the solitary life of one of Canada’s most celebrated and irrepressible painters. Emily Carr began painting in an era when women didn’t, travelling to remote locations that few professional adventurers chose to go. Not only did she adopt the painting techniques of modernism, when such ideas were considered dangerous, Carr chronicled the extraordinary art and culture of native peoples, who were at the time invisible to the dominant culture.
The film disp els a number of myths about Carr’s life and her contradictory relationship with and attitude towards the First Nations people of the Northwest Coast of British Columbia. While she resisted the predominate white attitude of portraying natives as ‘savages’, devoid of cultural sensibilities, the film explores the critique of Carr that she did contribute to the “traffic of native images”. It also recalls the racism of the day – the Canadian government’s celebration of the ancient native arts and its determination to preserve the totem poles, while ironically advocating and implementing policies that were determined to assimilate First Nations people and eradicate their way of life and culture.
Please note earlier start time: 6.30pm
View a trailer for the film here
More information about the film here .
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