Center for Nonviolence showing "the Ghosts of Jeju" 3/12 at noon and at 7pm
Wednesday, March 12 at 12 noon and at 7 p.m. (Potluck at 6:30) at the Center for Nonviolence,
1584 N. Van Ness Ave (SE Corner McKinley and Van Ness)
Our 2nd Wednesday Video will be The Ghosts of Jeju, a shocking documentary about the struggle of the people of Jeju Island, S. Korea. The director, Regis Tremblay and Rosik Park, Korean activist will be our guests for both showings.
In the context of the American presence in Korea after World War II, the film reveals horrible atrocities at the hands of the U.S. Military Government of Korea.
Using previously secret and classified photos, film and documents, this will be the first English-language documentary about the struggle of the brave people of Gangjeong Village who are opposing the military advance of the United States, just as their parents and relatives did in 1947.
As then, they are being arrested, jailed, fined, and hospitalized for resisting the construction of a massive naval base that will accommodate America’s “pivot to Asia,” and will destroy their 400 year old village and their UNESCO protected environment. And yet, the indomitable spirit of the villagers and their supporters, who have not lost hope in spite of overwhelming odds, will inspire and motivate everyone who believes there is a better way to live together on this planet.
This video is 80 minutes long. The film is free and open to the public. Rosik Park will play for us during the potluck at 6:30 p.m.! Wheelchair accessible.
For more information call the Center at 559-237-3223 Mon-Fri 11-3.
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