Videos from Our 2023 Film Fest Now Made Public

By World BEYOND War, April 9, 2023

Day 1 of World BEYOND War’s 2023 virtual film fest, “Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence,” starts with a panel discussion of “A Force More Powerful.”

“A Force More Powerful” is a documentary series on how nonviolent power overcame oppression and authoritarian rule. It includes case studies of movements throughout the 20th century, and in particular, we talk about Part 1 of the film, which features the 3 case studies on Mahatma Gandhi in India, the civil rights movement in the U.S., and the movement against apartheid in South Africa.

The Day 1 panelists are Ela Gandhi, David Hartsough, and Ivan Marovic, with David Swanson as moderator.

“A Force More Powerful” is available on the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC) website in 20 languages, along with a study guide for using the film in the classroom and a community discussion guide.

Day 2 of World BEYOND War’s 2023 virtual film fest, “Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence,” is a panel discussion of “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.”

“Pray the Devil Back to Hell” chronicles the remarkable story of the Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country’s civil war.

The Day 2 panelists are Vaiba Kebeh Flomo and Abigail E. Disney, with Rachel Small as moderator.

For more information about “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” and how to rent or buy the film, or organize a screening, click here.

Day 3 of World BEYOND War’s 2023 virtual film fest, “Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence,” is a panel discussion of “Beyond the Divide.”

“Beyond the Divide” is about how a small-town art crime sparks furious passion and reignites animosity left unresolved since the Vietnam War.

The film creates space for a powerful conversation about civil discourse and healing. The panel discussion features: Betsy Mulligan-Dague, Former Executive Director, Jeannette Rankin Peace Center; Saadia Qureshi, Gathering Coordinator, Preemptive Love; and Garett Reppenhagen, Executive Director, Veterans For Peace; with Greta Zarro, Organizing Director with World BEYOND War, as moderator.

For more information about “Beyond the Divide”, click here.

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