[hr-education-na] International Human Rights Collection now available from Women Make Movies

International Human Rights Collection now available from Women Make
Movies!

Featuring Academy Award nominated GOD SLEEPS IN RWANDA, the International
Human Rights Collection tackles crucial human rights issues from
sex-trafficking in Bosnia to prisoner abuse in Israel. Screened in over 25
countries around the world, these vital works have garnered awards at the
most prestigious film festivals worldwide.

Save up to 65% with our Special Collection pricing! Buy any 5 films, and
get 2005 Releases for just $99 each.

To see the complete collection and ordering information, visit:
http://www.wmm.com/news/announcements_pressreleases/announcement_humanrights.htm

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION INCLUDE:

>>GOD SLEEPS IN RWANDA by Kimberlee Acquaro and Stacy Sherman, 2004, 28
>>minutes

The 1994 Rwandan Genocide left the country nearly 70 percent female,
handing Rwanda's women an extraordinary burden and an unprecedented
opportunity. An inspiring story of loss and redemption GOD SLEEPS IN
RWANDA captures the spirit of five courageous women as they rebuild their
lives, redefining women's roles in Rwandan society and bringing hope to a
wounded nation. WINNER of the AUDIENCE AWARD and JURY SPECIAL MENTION at
Silverdocs/AFI Film Festival.

>>EVERYONE THEIR GRAIN OF SAND by Beth Bird, 2005, 87 minutes Beth Bird
chronicles the struggles of the fiercely determined citizens of Maclovio
Rojas, Tijuana, Mexico, as they battle the state government's attempts to
evict them from their land to make way for corporate development. Over a
three-year period, we follow the remarkably spirited and resourceful
residents as they build a school by hand and persistently petition the
state for such basic services as running water and pay for their teachers.
WINNER of the FEATURE FILM AWARD at the San Diego Intl Film Festival and
the JURY AWARD for BEST DOCUMENTARY at the Los Angeles Film Fest.

>>IN THE MORNING by Danielle Lurie, 2004, 10 minutes This daring short
drama about honor killings which premiered at SUNDANCE is based on a true
story in which a young woman is brutally attacked, and the responsibility
of restoring her family's lost honor is left in the hands of her younger
brother: a 13 year-old boy.

>>SENTENCED TO MARRIAGE by Anat Zuria, 2004, 60 minutes From the
award-winning filmmaker of PURITY comes this shocking expose on the
Kafkaesque process of divorce for Jewish women in Israel, where there is
no separation between church and state, and divorce is dealt with
according to archaic and fundamentalist orthodox Jewish law. Nominated for
a Silver Wolf at IDFA (INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM);
WINNER of BEST DOCUMENTARY at the JERUSALEM FILM FESTIVAL.

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by and about women, with a focus on cutting-edge documentaries that give
depth to today's headlines, as well as artistically and intellectually
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exhibition venues and festivals both nationally and internationally. The
Women Make Movies collection of more than 500 films and videotapes is also
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