MFA Presents Burma VJ, a Human Rights Political Doc, Opening Sept. 19

Governmental propaganda, civil rights violations, censorship, protest,
murder.  All these themes fit into the backdrop of Burma, as courageous
young citizens live the essence of journalism by keeping up the flow of
news from their closed country, though risking torture and life in jail.

Minnesota Film Arts is proud to present Burma VJ, a gritty and emotional
documentary geared for human right activists and global political
enthusiasts.   The film offers a unique insight into high-risk journalism
and dissidence in a police state, while at the same time providing a
thorough documentation of the historical and dramatic days of September
2007, when the Buddhist monks started marching. Compiled from the shaky
handheld footage of the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), acclaimed Danish
filmmaker Anders Østergaard's Burma VJ pulls us into the heat of the
moment, playing almost like a thriller, as the VJs themselves become the
target of the Burmese government. Smuggled out of the country, it confirms
everything you’ve heard about one of the most repressive countries in the
world today.

The Oak Street Cinema will show Burma VJ  on Sept 19th at 5:15pm, Sunday
at 5:15 & 9:15pm, and Monday – Wednesday at 9:15pm.  Ticket prices are $5
for members, $6 for seniors/students, and $7 general admission.

If you are able to get your group/students to come, group rates are also
available.  Please contact us via email (info@mnfilmarts.org) or phone 612.331.7563, or
visit our website for more information.  Follow our fall schedule and
future peace/human rights/political documentaries.
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