Films/events of possible interest
March 3, 2008
Today (Mon 3rd March) 7pm. Film screening with Hands off Venezuela (HoV): John Pilger’s ‘The War on Democracy’ LG17 Law Faculty, Sidgwick Site – FREE but donations to cover costs!
Soc Doc Soc and the Cambridge branch of campaign group, Hands off
Venezuela, present John Pilger’s The War on Democracy. John Pilger is a
critically acclaimed documentary maker and journalist for the Guardian. The
War on Democracy is his first major film for the cinema – in a career that
has produced more than 55 television documentaries. Set in Latin America
and the US, it explores the historic and current relationship of Washington
with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile.
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Also today: 6.30 pm, B16 Law Faculty
CUID present Corporate (Ir)responsibility? – A Panel Debate on CSR
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an ethical watchword in the marketplaces and business environments of today. It advocates that corporations should take responsibility for the impact of their activities on society and local communities.
This CUID panel discussion will tackle the controversial issue of CSR and its value to society. Come down to have questions answered by our panelists, and to ask questions of your own!
Chair – Dr Shaun Fitzgerald (BP Institute)
Panellists
Craig Bennett (Cambridge Programme for Industry); Sarah Hepworth (KPMG); Hannah Ellis (Corporate Responsibility Coalition);Tatiana Vakhitova; Jane Collier (Judge Business School) ———————————————————————————
Tomorrow (Tue 4th March) 7.30 pm:
Talks around the world presents:
“Xi Zang de Hai Zi – Children of Tibet” (documentary by Kiki Tianqi Yu (Newnham MCR))
When: Tuesday, 4th March, 7.30 PM
Where: Old Labs, Newnham Gardens, Newnham
Free entry
“Children of Tibet” portrays the lives of the new generation of Tibetans in local schools and monasteries. It documents the ways Tibetan culture has changed under the administration of the Chinese government, and how Tibet is integrated into China and the wider international community. Kiki Tianqi Yu (Newnham MCR) produced, directed and filmed in the summer holiday 2006. After the screening of her film, she will answer questions and talk about her experiences in Tibet.
