The next of Brighton Climate Change's monthly film nights. Fri 18 July from 7pm (£ voluntary donation). Films start at 7.30pm
Upstairs @ Caroline of Brunswick Pub (Bottom of Ditchling Road next to the Level: map). This month: No. 3: Non-Violent Direct Action.
An evening of films looking at Non Violent Direct Action as a way of making our voices heard. The clock is ticking on the stability of our Climate. How long can we wait around for changes to be voted in? Is Direct Action the answer.
Peaceful resistance has a long and vibrant history, from Gandhi to the Suffragettes, from the Civil Rights protests to the Anti-Roads Movement of the early 90's - or more recently to forays onto the roof of Westminster! Non Violent Direct Action can often make a point, simply - and directly!
In the lead up to Climate Camp this year (3-11 August at Kingsnorth Power Station in Kent) we look at Non-Violent Direct Action as one of our means of calling for effective action in response to this most urgent, often overwhelming issue of our time.
Main Feature: 'ON THE VERGE' + shorts
'On The Verge' is a Brighton-made documentary about the ongoing resistance to the arms trade in Brighton, highlighting struggles of this inspiring local Direct Action Movement.
In 2004 a group of Brighton peace campaigners began to bang pot and pans outside the Sussex based arms manufacturers EDO MBM in disgust of their part in the Iraq war. Using activist, police and CCTV footage plus interviews with those involved in the campaign, 'On The Verge' tells the story of one of the most persistent and imaginative campaigns to emerge out of the UK's anti-war movement and direct action scene.
Further Info at www.schnews.org.uk/schmovies/index-on-the-verge
Watch Trailer at http://enr.clearerchannel.org/media/schnews/on-the-verge.wmv
More about this year's Climate Camp http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/
More about Coal as a leading UK Climate issue, particularly in Wales http://thecoalhole.org/
Brighton Climate Change 'The Bigger Picture' film night – Fri 18 July
