BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//peacelink.it//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.41.76// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:65393037-3838-4038-a331-663561663366 X-WR-CALNAME:Calendario PeaceLink - Hidden in Plain Sight X-WR-CALDESC:Gli appuntamenti del mondo pacifista italiano X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Rome X-WR-RELCALID:pck-events-2951 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66336435-6335-4834-a666-316630633834 DTSTAMP:20240328T143847Z DESCRIPTION:The documentary Hidden in Plain Sight will be screened in Engli sh followed by a discussion as part of the Eyes Wide Open Film Series pres ented by U.S. Citizens for Peace & Justice - Rome. \n\n Film Synopsis: \n Hidden in Plain Sight is a feature-length documentary that looks at the n ature of U.S. policy in Latin America through the prism of the School of t he Americas (renamed\, in January of 2001\, the Western Hemisphere Institu te for Security Cooperation)\, the controversial military school that trai ns Latin American soldiers in the USA. \n\n Every November\, thousands of people from across North America gather outside Fort Benning\, Georgia to form one of the largest anti-war demonstrations in the U.S. since the Viet nam War. The issue is the controversial U.S. Army School of the Americas\, where over 60\,000 Latin soldiers have been trained\, among them dictator s like Manuel Noriega of Panama and death squad leaders like Roberto D’Aub uisson of El Salvador. \n\n Demonstrators denounce the SOA as a “School of Assassins\,” but Army officials argue that the school has played a crucia l role in bringing democracy and stability to Latin America. On this issue \, the U.S. Congress is sharply divided. Enter noted scholars Noam Chomsky \, Eduardo Galeano\, Christopher Hitchens\, and Michael Parenti\, who broa den the debate to include such subjects as militarism\, globalization\, na tional security\, and international terrorism. Personal accounts from vict ims of the violence and repression in Latin America raise questions and co ncerns about the true aims of U.S. foreign policy. \n\n Informative and p rovocative\, this documentary presents different points of view which illu minate the turbulent reality of Latin America\, demystify the policy-makin g process\, and shed light on some of the most complex and urgent problems facing U.S. citizens today. \n\n A short history\, a spirited debate\, a personal story\, and a call for accountability\, “Hidden in Plain Sight” is a bold\, unflinching look at the nature and consequences of U.S. policy in Latin America. \n\n Featured Speakers: Sandra Alvarez\, Hector Aristi zabal\, Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. (D-Ga.)\, Maj. Joseph Blair\, Father Roy B ourgeois\, Noam Chomsky\, Rep. Mac Collins (R-Ga.)\, Ana Chavez Fisher\, E duardo Galeano\, Christopher Hitchens\, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Ca.)\, Maj. Ge n. John LeMoyne\, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Ma.)\, Sister Dianna Ortiz\, Michae l Parenti\, Col. Glenn Weidner. \n\n Hidden in Plain Sight \n April 26\, 8 pm \n Linux Club \n Via Giuseppe Libetta 15c \n (Ostiense\, Metro Garbatel la\, see map) \n\n Screenings are free\, donations appreciated. Space is limited\, arrive early to guarantee a seat. \n\n Upcoming films include: \n May 10 - Brothers and Others \n May 24 - What I've Learned About US For eign Policy: The War Against The Third World \n\n For more information\, see our web site: http://www.peaceandjustice.it\n\nhttps://www.peacelink.i t/calendario/event.php?id=2951 DTSTART;TZID=CET:20060426T200000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20060426T230000 LOCATION:Linux Club\nvia G Libetta\, 15c\n(Ostiense\, metro Garbatella) Rom a SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight URL:https://www.peacelink.it/calendario/event.php?id=2951 X-ALT-DESC:
The documentary Hidden in Plain Sight will be screened in En glish followed by a discussion as part of the Eyes Wide Open Film Series p resented by U.S. Citizens for Peace & Justice - Rome. \n
Film Synops
is: \n
Hidden in Plain Sight is a feature-length documentary that look
s at the nature of U.S. policy in Latin America through the prism of the S
chool of the Americas (renamed\, in January of 2001\, the Western Hemisphe
re Institute for Security Cooperation)\, the controversial military school
that trains Latin American soldiers in the USA.\n
Every November\, thousands of people from across North America gather outside Fort Benning\ , Georgia to form one of the largest anti-war demonstrations in the U.S. s ince the Vietnam War. The issue is the controversial U.S. Army School of t he Americas\, where over 60\,000 Latin soldiers have been trained\, among them dictators like Manuel Noriega of Panama and death squad leaders like Roberto D’Aubuisson of El Salvador.\n
Demonstrators denounce the SOA as a “School of Assassins\,” but Army officials argue that the school has played a crucial role in bringing democracy and stability to Latin Americ a. On this issue\, the U.S. Congress is sharply divided. Enter noted schol ars Noam Chomsky\, Eduardo Galeano\, Christopher Hitchens\, and Michael Pa renti\, who broaden the debate to include such subjects as militarism\, gl obalization\, national security\, and international terrorism. Personal ac counts from victims of the violence and repression in Latin America raise questions and concerns about the true aims of U.S. foreign policy. \n
< p> Informative and provocative\, this documentary presents different points of view which illuminate the turbulent reality of Latin America\, demysti fy the policy-making process\, and shed light on some of the most complex and urgent problems facing U.S. citizens today. \nA short history\, a spirited debate\, a personal story\, and a call for accountability\, “H idden in Plain Sight” is a bold\, unflinching look at the nature and conse quences of U.S. policy in Latin America. \n
Featured Speakers: Sandr a Alvarez\, Hector Aristizabal\, Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. (D-Ga.)\, Maj. Jo seph Blair\, Father Roy Bourgeois\, Noam Chomsky\, Rep. Mac Collins (R-Ga. )\, Ana Chavez Fisher\, Eduardo Galeano\, Christopher Hitchens\, Rep. Barb ara Lee (D-Ca.)\, Maj. Gen. John LeMoyne\, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Ma.)\, Sis ter Dianna Ortiz\, Michael Parenti\, Col. Glenn Weidner.\n
Hidden in
Plain Sight \n
April 26\, 8pm \n
Linux Club \n
Via Giuseppe L
ibetta 15c \n
(Ostiense\, Metro Garbatella\, see map) \n
Screeni ngs are free\, donations appreciated. Space is limited\, arrive early to g uarantee a seat. \n
Upcoming films include: \n
May 10 - Brothers
and Others \n
May 24 - What I've Learned About US Foreign Policy: The
War Against The Third World \n
For more information\, see our web s ite: http://www.peaceandjustice.it \n
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