Arts & Leisure
Global Peace Film Festival: One Woman
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Influencing Change for World Peace
chased at Bullfish (102 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park), on
www.redchairproject.com or at the theaters before each
screening. Patrons can also purchase a
Often times it seems that many of us doubt that one per- tival, “Pray the Devil Back Silver Pass for $99 and a Gold Pass for
son can truly make a difference. Then, all of a sudden, we to Hell,” about women in $199. Pass holders are entitled to attend
cross paths with an awe-inspiring individual who completely Liberia; “Everest: A Climb film screenings at all venues, at any time.
changes our mind. Our world is actually full of these leaders for Peace,” where Israelis and Gold Pass Holders receive a poster signed
- leaders influencing the world in respect to social responsi- Palestinians together tackle by visiting filmmakers.
bility, human rights, and the environment. As the director of the mountain; an unlikely
the Global Peace Film Festival held in Orlando, Nina Streich love story in “Donkey in La- On September 21st, the United Nations
is in fact one of these leaders. She is a passionate advocate hore;” and “One Water,” a International Day of Peace, the Festival
for Peace and has overcome many barriers to create positive Florida-produced film about will present a Global Peace Street Fair.
change. Despite her global contacts, many of them famous, our precious resource. Created in partnership with Bullfish on
Streich has a rather humble, and admirable, approach. Park Avenue, the Street Fair takes place
This year, the Festival from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (on Morse
The Global Peace Film Festival, in its sixth year, is one will present five discussion Blvd. in Winter Park between Park and
of Orlando’s most significant cultural events. The Festival panels: What is Peace; Making Knowles Avenues). Vendors will be offer-
will be held September 17 – 21, 2008, with a mission to edu- Films That Make a Difference ing a myriad of activities, demonstrations
cate and inspire through the art of film. Through the power of – Focus on Documentary; and and shopping experiences, with various
this medium, the Festival aims to move people beyond their Peace Pitch - A Filmmaker’s peace and environment-related themes.
political, geographic and personal boundaries, to embrace Work in Progress; a Media
peace. Patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of Day of Dialogue and an In- Highlighting the Street Fair is the Inter-
independent films from many different countries; exploring terfaith Dialogue on Environmental Responsibility. Festival national Pet Parade for Peace, held at 11:00 AM. All people
issues of faith, nonviolence, reconciliation and the environ- patrons will also have opportunities to meet filmmakers and and well-socialized pets on a leash are invited to take part
ment to overcome the impasses against realizing peace and special guests, take part in events, and enjoy the K-12 school in the parade, and owners are encouraged to dress their pets
healing – both spiritual and physical. art exhibition, “Imagine Peace,” in Orlando’s City Hall. in international costumes that represent their heritage. For
more information on the Pet Parade, phone Heather Rybka,
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- Tickets to the Global Peace Film Festival screenings Festival Manager, at 407- 487-1830. Administrative office
ner of the Best Documentary prize at the Tribeca Film Fes- are $8 each, and are currently on sale. Tickets can be pur- phone: 407-224-6625. Email:
info@peacefilmfest.org.
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