Bolivia

Movimientos @ The Salmon and Compass

Event date / time:
Thursday, 2008, June 5 07
Screening documentaries:

MOVIMIENTOS
"Música Mestiza. Documentary films. Latin Culture"

Thursday 5th June @ The Salmon and Compass

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▲ UPSTAIRS - From 7pm Documentary films, speakers and discussion focusing on Bolivia

Film: Abya Yala - This Land is Ours
Abya Yala is a fascinating look at the social and indigenous movements behind Bolivian President Evo Morales - 'Movement Towards Socialism' (MAS) party.

Followed by other short films, reports and updates on the current situation in Bolivia with speakers including renowned documentary filmmaker Rodrigo Vasquez who recently returned from Bolivia and was filming during the recent referendum in Santa Cruz

Abya Yala is a fascinating look at the social and indigenous movements behind Bolivian President Evo Morales - 'Movement Towards Socialism' (MAS) party. The documentary explores the history of the struggle against poverty and oppression in Bolivia and charts the emergence of a new kind of politics and leadership, showing how these forces have won power at the national level. Featuring interviews with indigenous leaders and key members of the MAS government, the documentary tells an inspiring and thoughtful story.

Followed by other short films, reports and updates on the current situation in Bolivia with speakers from Bolivia Solidarity Campaign + Renowned documentary filmmaker Rodrigo Vasquez who recently returned from Bolivia and was filming during the recent referendum in Santa Cruz

▼ DOWNSTAIRS – All night

Movimientos resident DJs Pablo N & Cal Jader host the music downstairs with Movimientos mix of Musica Mestiza – from Folkloric to Electronic – Neo Tropical, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggae, Ska, Hip Hop, Reggaeton, Flamenco, Rumba, Samba, Funk Carioca, Latin House, Drum and Bass and other fresh Latin dancefloor flavours!!!

+ Making his comeback the legendary DJ Arias

+ Warming up the dance early (from 8pm) Guest DJ Cydetrack (Open Air Radio / Denizen Boogie)

+ Very special Afro-Cuban live percussion

7pm-2am
Entry: £3 /Donations before 9
Salmon and Compass
58 Penton Street (Corner of Chapel Market)
N1 9ES (Angel tube/Northern Line)

watch the video trailer:

Movimientos @ The Salmon and Compass

Event date / time:
Tuesday, 2008, April 1 19


MOVIMIENTOS


"Música Mestiza. Documentary films. Latin Culture"

MAY DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Thursday 1st May @ The Salmon and Compass

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On international workers day, as part of a worldwide day of Climate Action everywhere Movimientos presents a programme of short films and speakers focusing on environmental issues in Latin America.
Downstairs we have an exclusive club appearance from the UK’s No.1 Latin music don, one of the most influential DJs on the scene, and official Fania Records DJ - Leeds’ Lubi Jovanovic.

▲ UPSTAIRS - Documentary films focusing on Latin America and the environment

7.15pm

Film: The Carbon Connection

40 min, Fenceline Films
The Carbon Connection follows the story of two groups of people from communities in Brazil and Scotland who made films about living with the impacts of the trade in carbon. From mental health issues in Scotland to the loss of medicinal plants in Brazil, the communities discover the connections they have with each other and the film follows them on this journey.
Presented by:
www.carbontradewatch.org

8.15pm

FILM: The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

Cuba, an isolated island nation, rebuilt its quality of life following the collapse of cheap oil, supplied by the former Soviet Union. This fascinating and empowering film shows how communities pulled together, created solutions, and ultimately thrived in spite of their decreased dependence on imported energy.
www.powerofcommunity.org

Presented and talk hosted by Urban Green Fair
www.urbangreenfair.org

▼ DOWNSTAIRS – All night

Movimientos resident DJs Pablo N & Cal Jader host the music downstairs with Movimientos mix of Musica Mestiza – from Folkloric to Electronic – Neo Tropical, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggae, Ska, Hip Hop, Reggaeton, Flamenco, Rumba, Samba, Funk Carioca, Latin House, Drum and Bass and other fresh Latin dancefloor music!!!

+ Guest DJ making his proper debut at the Salmon and Compass the legendary

LUBI JOVANOVIC (Fania Records)

+ Very special Afro-Cuban live percussion

7pm-2am
Entry: £3 /Donations before 9
Salmon and Compass
58 Penton Street (Corner of Chapel Market)
N1 9ES (Angel tube/Northern Line)

www.movimientos.org.uk
www.myspace.com/movimientos

watch the video trailer:

Child Miners

The Devil's Miner

Dir.: Rodrigo Vazquez.
2006 (Bolivia – UK) – 21 mins -
*UK Premier with Movimientos*

Set in the mountainous region of Llallagua, Bolivia, Vazquez's short documentary takes a look at the reality of child miners working in the region.

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Bolivia Solidarity Campaign is the UK Solidarity campaign with the people of Bolivia and their social movements.

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