Peace On Earth Film Festival
Chicago, IL, July 29, 2008 — The first annual film festival dedicated to peace and non-violence premiers Labor Day Weekend at the new Victory Garden’s Biograph Theatre, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Friday August 29 - Sunday, August 31, 2008.
PEACE ON EARTH FILM FESTIVAL (POEFF), is presented by a non-denominational conscious awareness group, New Thought Chicago, and is not intended as an anti-war forum; its focus is to present realistic alternatives, setting the tone for a culture of peace through possibilities for change. “Our thoughts set in motion actions; thoughts can change when alternatives are entertained; we choose to foster a new imagination through the art of filmmaking, to entertain a culture of peace for all humanity,” states Executive Director and retired film actor and television star, Nick Angotti.
The art of filmmaking can promote peace and non-violence to citizens around the world. POEFF encourages filmmakers, videographers and animators to build peace by telling the stories of people who have opened themselves up to new ideas, made a change, and have positively impacted society. Documentaries on environemtal issues, Chicago students addressing guns and gang violence, films on women’s rights in Iraq, a new direction for post civil war Rwanda and a broad sweeping inter-denominational cooperative to supply drinking water to remote villages in Indonesia are some examples of the films in the festival.
For up-to-date and detailed festival information, visit:
www.peaceonearthfilmfestival.org
