Film & Discussion: "Iran (Is Not the Problem)"

Tuesday, September 09 2008 @ 07:30 PM

Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church
305 N. California (at Bryant)
Palo Alto

Description: Film and Discussion

Post-film discussion to be lead by:
* Aaron Newman, producer, writer, and director of "Iran (Is Not the Problem)"
* Larry Everest, author of "Oil, Power, and Empire" (Larry is featured in the film)
* Paul George, Director, Peninsula Peace and Justice Center

"IRAN (Is Not the Problem)" is a new feature-length film responding to the failure of the American mass media to provide the public with relevant and accurate information about the standoff between the U.S. and Iran - as happened before in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq.

We have heard that Iran is a nuclear menace defying the international community, bent on "wiping Israel off the map", supporting terrorism, and unwilling to negotiate. This documentary disputes these claims as they are presented to us and puts them in the context of present and historical U.S. imperialism and hypocrisy with respect to Iran. It looks at the struggle for democracy inside Iran and the consequences of escalation and a potential U.S. and/or Israeli attack, and suggests some alternatives to consider.

The 79-minute documentary features Antonia Juhasz ("The Bush Agenda"), Larry Everest ("Oil, Power, and Empire"), and other activists and Iranian-Americans. There are differences of opinion between many of the voices in the film, but all agree that a war would be unjustified.

$5 - $10 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. Whellchair accessible.

Event URL: http://peaceandjustice.org/article.php?story=Iran_Film_Sept_2008