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July 8-15: Second Annual New York Roma/Gypsy Human Rights Film Fest; NYC

The New York Roma / Gypsy Human Rights Film Festival returns this summer to bring together highly spirited filmmakers, lively musicians and a diverse public who believe in the respectful representation each individual is entitled to. Join the Festival in its continuous pursuit of a vibrant and dignified portrayal of the global Roma and Sinti population..

The festival will screen over 25 films from all over the world: Chile, Czech Republic, Germany, Bulgaria, England, Serbia, Hungary, Netherlands, Romania, Canada and Turkey, including many American debuts. Q&A's and panel discussions featuring the filmmakers and invited artists and musicians will follow many screenings.

The Festival's two nights of special programs are dedicated to the Gypsy Holocaust, breaking the silence of a decades' long taboo. For years the Gypsy Holocaust experience has been minimized, ignored, and denied. Keeping quiet in society's margins while culture, heritage and spirit are stolen is not an option. To be heard, to be seen: you need a face, a voice. And an audience!

So, join us for a closer look at the undeniable beauty of the Gypsy people; to not look the other way when it comes to the adversity they have been and are still forced to face. After centuries of slavery, genocide, massacres and relentless ostracizing the Roma, presently numbering around 15 million people worldwide, continue to suffer unprecedented levels of violence in today's world.

Civilian attacks, fervent segregation, police brutality and an appalling lack of legitimate representation in art and media all conspire to marginalize the Roma. We at the New York Gypsy Film Festival hope to counteract these forces by exposing the public to the art, music, history, culture and above all humanity of the beautiful Roma people.

Also!: See a special sneak preview of Arts Engine friend Jasmine Dellal's film Searching for the 4th Nail this Friday night at the Mehanata Bulgarian Bar on 113 Ludlow St.

Starts07/08/2008
Ends07/15/2008
IssuesEconomic Justice, Family & Society, Human Rights, International, Politics/Government, Racial Justice, Romany
Homepagewww.nygypsyfilm.com
ContactNYGYPSYFILMFESTIVAL@GMAIL.COM

Posted on July 10, 2008 in Film / Screening by outreach