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October 26: SHOOTING POVERTY Film Screening and Reception in New York

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Arts Engine Co-Presents “SHOOTING POVERTY” Film Screening and Networking Event, October 26, 7 p.m., New York City

Arts Engine, Oxfam, and Shooting People are proud to present a special screening of three short documentaries exposing the true cost of armed violence on poor communities around the world.

The films were made by young independent filmmakers from India, Brazil and Burundi as part of “Shooting Poverty.” Sponsored by Oxfam, “Shooting Poverty” is a film competition created to expose the negative impact of guns and armed violence in poor communities. The contest is in its final stage and will crown the winner in February 2011.

The filmmakers will be present for a post-screening Q&A and a networking reception. (You must be 21 or older to attend the reception.)

Tuesday, October 26, 7 p.m.
Tribeca Cinemas, located at 54 Varick Street (New York City)
Admission is $8

For more details and to purchase tickets, please go to:
http://shootingpoverty.eventbrite.com/