Past Event

An African Election

Benefit Screening in Support of the One World Film Festival

Thursday Sept. 8th, 7:00 p.m. at the ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St.

The benefit film, “An African Election”, is a remarkable documentary that grants viewers unprecedented access to the anatomy of Ghana’s 2008 presidential elections. Capturing the intrigue of electioneering, the intensity of the vote-counting process, and the mood of the countrymen whose fate ies precariously in the balance, director Jarreth Merz’s coverage unfolds with all the tension of a political thriller, revealing the emotions, passions, and ethical decisions that both threaten—and maintain—the integrity of the democratic process. “An African Election” illuminates a beacon of hope for Africa and for the value and vitality of democracy today. [Description courtesy of Sundance Institute] To read more about this documentary and watch the trailer, visit the official website: http://anafricanelection.com/

The film will be followed by a discussion with Jennifer Amanda Coffie, from the Institute of African Studies, Carleton University. An expert in refugee flows in West Africa, Ms. Coffie was renowned as a student leader and broadcaster on Radio Universe at University of Legon in her native Ghana before her academic pursuits brought her to Canada.

For 22 years, One World Arts (formerly WIAM) has been raising awareness about social issues through dynamic programming which includes its annual One World Film Festival. The volunteer-based, non-profit organization works diligently with Canadian arts and community organizations to educate Canadians about global issues – including those related to human rights, pressing environmental concerns and little known socio-political issues – through arts and cultural events. For more information about One World Arts and the One World Film Festival, please visit http://www.oneworldarts.ca/ or contact Festival Program Manager, Pixie Cram at pixie.cram@oneworldarts.ca or 613-238-4659.