Aboriginality
2009, 13 min.
Directed by Dominique
Keller & Tom Jackson
NFB

*FAMILY FRIENDLY*
Through animation and live-action dance sequences, Aboriginality follows world champion hoop dancer and hip-hop artist Dallas Arcand as he heads down the mystical Red Road, where the sweet grass grows, to re-connect and be inspired by both new and traditional elements of First Nations culture. Arcand, a seventh generation First Nations Canadian from Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Plains Indian Cree Nation, is both a positive First Nations presence in mainstream
urban media and a touchstone to traditional First Nations roots and culture. In Aboriginality, the power and spirit of culture sweep across time and space to empower the next generation of First Nations people through heritage and self-awareness.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Aboriginal Student Services. StFX, Paq'tnkek Adult Learning Centre, and Paq'tnkek Youth Group

Apology of an Economic Hitman
2008, 90 min.
Directed by Stelios Kouloglou
Moxie Films

From 1971 to 1981, John Perkins was a prominent member of the top-secret team of “economic hit men” who used fraudulent financial reports, rigged elections, payoffs, extortion, military coups and murder to help create the global American empire. Working as an economist for consulting firm Chas T Main, his job was to structure huge loans to Indonesia, Panama and Saudi Arabia – loans for massive construction projects that would funnel the money back to US contractors, at the cost of national self-sufficiency, and resulting in endemic poverty for the vast majority of the local population. Economics – not Intelligence – is where the real cloak-and-dagger stuff happens.

Sunday, 1:35 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Be the Media examines the state of Canada's highly concentrated, deregulated and privatized media industry while showcasing the vital role of local independent citizen journalism and media production in the mid-Vancouver Island region. Featuring interviews with a diverse cast of inspired
citizens, Be the Media offers a unique and proactive approach to democratizing the media. Original music by Tongue & Groove and Peter Bowles.

Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Burma VJ
2008, 84 min.
Directed by Anders Østergaard
KinoSmith

Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker Anders Østergaard brings us close to the courageous video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country. Armed with small handycams, the Burma VJs stop at nothing to capture their reportages from the streets of Rangoon. This film offers a unique insight into high-risk journalism and dissidence in a
police state, while at the same time providing documentation of the dramatic days of September 2007, when the Buddhist monks started marching.

Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Department of Political Science, StFX

Every year, dozens of bottlenose dolphins are captured and shipped off to aquariums and theme parks. Diane Claridge and her husband Ken Balcomb are committed to setting the dolphins free. Their marine mammal survey, based on the
Bahamian island of Abaco, identifies individual dolphins living in the area. Conventional wisdom has it that captive dolphins can't survive in the wild, but in 1992, a bottlenose known as Bahama Mama escaped after 17 years in captivity. Five months later, Claridge and Balcomb identified her swimming
with a group of wild dolphins. The finding has provided ammunition for their fight to free the planet's imprisoned dolphins and whales.

Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Chinese Violin
2002, 8 min
Directed by Joe Chang
NFB

*FAMILY FRIENDLY*

A young girl and her father leave everything familiar behind when they move to Canada from China. The only piece of home they bring with them is a Chinese violin. As they face the huge challenges of starting new lives in a new place, the music of the violin connects them to the life they left behind –
and guides the girl to a musical future. The Chinese Violin is part of the NFB's Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

When men in prison join with victims of crime to create a mural about healing, their views on punishment, remorse, and forgiveness collide. But as the participants move deeper into the creative process, the mistrust begins to give way to
moments of common purpose and human contact. The film raises important questions about crime, justice and reconciliation and illustrates the role that art can play in facilitating dialogue about difficult issues. In a country such as the U.S., with the highest incarceration rate in the world, there are no easy answers, but Concrete, Steel and Paint points to the need for fresh ideas and new approaches to criminal justice and corrections.

Sunday, 1:45 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Summer trippers line up for the famous local friedclams and whole families dig for the white mollusc in the tangy air of the sandbars. But as the clams dwindle, so do these tableaux from Maritime culture. For commercial fishermen it's the end of a livelihood; for others, it's the death of a tradition. Can this really be the end of a resource that used to be as plentiful as the air we breathe?

Sunday, 11:20 a.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: La Société historique Pomquet

Donaldson Correctional Facility, situated in the Alabama countryside, houses men considered the state's most dangerous offenders. Within this dark environment, a growing network of men meditate regularly. Jenny Phillips, a cultural anthropologist and psychotherapist, first visited the facility in 1999 to observe the meditation classes facilitated by inmates and to interview the inmate meditators about their lives. As she met with them, she was transformed by their openness and willingness to talk freely about themselves, even though high levels of apprehension, distraction and danger characterize their lives as prisoners. Is it possible to live with a sense of inner peace and freedom within this harsh prison environment?

Sunday, 12:15 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

This revealing portrait of NFB filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin was shown at a gala ceremony in 2008, where Obomsawin received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Her work has captured some of the most startling events in Canadian history, including the armed standoff between the Canadian Army and Mohawk warriors in 1993. Her films cross a spectrum of social issues, but they are always human. Obomsawin explains in the interview, "For me, a real documentary is when you're really listening to somebody; they are the ones that will tell you what the story is, not you."

Saturday, 3:45 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Aboriginal Student Services. StFX, Paq'tnkek
Adult Learning Centre, and Paq'tnkek Youth Group

Meet four gay men who have always wanted to be dads and discover the challenges they face as they realize their dreams of becoming parents. Fatherhood Dreams invites people into the day-to-day lives of gay dads Scott, Steve, Randy and Drew, who are fathers through adoption, co-parenting, and surrogacy. Their private journey through fatherhood forces them to deal with much larger issues that affect gay fathers in Canada, including the legal aspects of surrogacy, the complexity of "open adoption", and the human rights battles concerning the official recognition of LGBT and multi-parent families. This is a film about the power of love in fulfilling dreams.

Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Rainbow Warriors and Xpride, StFX

Feast or Famine is a glimpse into a rapidly vanishing way of life: sustainable food production in rural Nova Scotia. It connects not only the minds but also the hearts of the community with local farmers. Despite the huge challenges faced by small scale farmers, they remain incredibly positive. The interviews explores how to reclaim the self-sufficient aspects of Nova Scotia's food production in times past and how to reconnect people with the value of food. Can we adopt a system that nurtures our environment, or will we continue abusing Mother Nature on our terms?

Saturday, 3:40 p.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Shot in Portland, Oregon, San Francisco and across the globe, Freedom of Space provides a look at the culture of skateboarding, street skating, and use of public space. Interviews include long-time skateboarder and original Burnside builder Kent Dahlgren, Justin Hindery, The Skateboard Mag’s Kevin Wilkins, 12-year old skate advocate Patrick Craddock, the mayor of Portland, Tom Potter, and many more. This film was one of the finalists in the FUEL TV Experiment.

Sunday, 5:15 p.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Antigonish Highland Skateboarding Association

Something remarkable is happening in the fields and orchards of the Pacific Northwest. After leaving the land for decades, family farmers are making a comeback. They are growing healthier food, and more food per acre, while using less energy and water than factory farms – and most of this
food is organic. For decades Northwest agriculture was focused on a few big crops for export, but climate change and the end of cheap energy mean that each region needs to
produce more of its own food and to grow it more sustainably. Good Food visits farmers, farmers' markets, distributors, stores, restaurants and public officials who are developing a more sustainable food system for all.

Saturday, 4:55 p.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Antigonish Farmers’ Market Association and Forever Green Organics

Thirty years ago, at the age of 58, Dr. Venkataswamy started an 11-bed eye clinic in an old temple-city, and with his team, turned Aravind Eye Care System into the largest and most
productive eye care facility in the world. Taking its compassionate services to the doorstep of rura India, Aravind's stunningly effective strategies have created a self-sustaining system that now treats over 1.4 million patients each year, two-thirds of them for free. This award winning documentary tells the inspired story of what made Dr. V's leadership and
spiritually grounded vision so compelling.

Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Antigonish Optical

Kick Like A Girl is the story of what happens when “The Mighty Cheetahs”, an undefeated third grade girls soccer team competes in the boys’ division. With humor and honesty this documentary reveals the reality of the boy-girl issues and what "Kick Like A Girl" really means on and off the playing field. The film is narrated by 8-year-old Lizzie, a selfdescribed soccer girl, who doesn't let juvenile diabetes, elbow blocks or grass stains interfere with her desire to compete.
Kick Like A Girl reminds us all of the lessons learned in competitive athletics and how sports has been one of the most effective instruments of social change in our lifetime.

Friday, 7:00 p.m., Nicholson Hall Room 351, StFX and Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Faculty of Education, StFX and Bergengren Credit Union

Underneath the woods and the muskeg of northern Canada lie roughly two trillion barrels of oil, fifteen percent of the world’s known reserves. Aboriginal communities in Alberta continue the struggle to preserve their traditional way of life
in the midst of the largest and most destructive oil recovery operation the world has ever known. Land of Oil and Water follows the journey of Warren Cariou, a Métis writer from northern Saskatchewan, who travels to his homeland to talk to people there about their hopes and fears about the development now expanding into their area. This film looks at the true cost of development and listens to the Métis and First Nations people who call this place home.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Aboriginal Student Services. StFX, Paq'tnkek Adult Learning Centre, Paq'tnkek Youth Group, and Peak Experiences

This film presents the benefits of community engagement for students who participated in the StFX Service Learning Exchange Program in Guatemala in February 2010.




Sunday, 12:15 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Made in L.A. is an Emmy award-winning documentary that follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labour protections from
trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate observational style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience. Compelling, humourous, deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about immigration, the power of unity, and the courage it takes to find your voice, as seen through the eyes of María, Maura and Lupe.

Sunday, 3:15 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: StFX Association of University Teachers and the Department of Business Administration, StFX

For the indigenous Guatemalan campesino, land is life. It provides a place to live. It provides food. It provides a way out of extreme poverty. Yet the majority of Guatemalans make less than minimum wage, and will never own a piece of land, living in almost feudal conditions. While Guatemala is a lush l and of great natural resources, it is also the country with the worst land distribution in the Americas. Madre Tierra follows the struggle of the CCDA, an Indigenous Rights Organization, in their attempt to get rural Guatemalans access to land.

Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Breaking the Silence — Antigonish Committee and Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (Antigonish Diocese)

An African boy goes on a quest to save his gravely ill grandfather. He must find a mysterious village where healers create medicine with special properties. On his way, the boy meets a strange lion caught in a trap. Freeing the lion is risky
but he trusts that things will work out if he shows kindness.


Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

March Point
2008, 53 min.
Directed by Annie Silverstein, Tracy Rector, Cody Cayou, Nick Clark &
Travis Tom
Longhouse Media/Native
Lens

March Point follows Cody, Nick and Travis, three teens from the Swinomish Indian Tribe who participate in a community justice diversion program. They originally wanted to make a
gangster movie but find themselves using video cameras to investigate the impact of two oil refineries on their tribal community,
which have negatively affected the health of the water and land and the very fabric of cultural tradition itself. March Point follows their journey as they come to understand themselves, the environment and the threat their people face. The boys grapple with their assignment through humour, sarcasm and a candid self-knowledge.

Saturday, 3:45 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Aboriginal Student Services. StFX, Paq'tnkek
Adult Learning Centre, and Paq'tnkek Youth Group

Turk Pipkin takes us on his journey to find some positive solutions for a “messed up world.” How can we provide basic rights to every child? The film features the insights of Nobel laureates Muhammad Yunus, Desmond Tutu and Stephen
Chu. Willie Nelson and many others offer their perspectives on what is required for a more equitable world. Music by Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson, Cat Stevens, Explosions in the Sky and more.

Saturday, 2:10 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: MacLean Brothers Woodworking

Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.
Thousands of ordinary women, both Christian and Muslim, came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside the presidential palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they took on the warlords and non-violently forced a resolution to the stalled peace talks. This is the inspiring story of how grassroots
activism can alter the history of nations.

Saturday, 4:25 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Tuesday Night Meditation Group

Wildlife camerawoman Rebecca Hosking returns to her childhood home to take on the family farm. The Hosking farm is not a normal farm – it is a haven of biodiversity, with majestic oak trees full of birds, water meadows and hayfields heaving
with wild flowers. We follow Rebecca as she investigates different ways to run a productive farm without using fossil fuels. In doing so, the film reveals a fascinating and beautiful glimpse into positive alternatives such as permaculture for the future of farming.

Saturday, 11:15 a.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Pleasant Valley Nurseries

Each year, millions of people the world over are driven to forced displacement. From the Maldives to Brazil, and here in Canada, the disturbing accounts of people who have been uprooted are amazingly similar. The enormous pressure
placed on rural populations as a result of the degradation of their life-supporting environment is driving them increasingly further from their way of life. The Refugees of the Blue Planet sheds light on the little-known plight of individuals who are suffering the repercussions of this reality: environmental
refugees. They are constantly growing in number and often have no legal status, though their right to a clean and sustainable environment has been violated.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: The Fresh Air Society

Seeking Refuge
2009, 70 min.
Directed by Karen Cho
InformAction

Five asylum seekers set out on the lengthy journey to be accepted as refugees in Canada. Plunging into the experiences, hopes and struggles of asylum seekers looking for protection, Seeking Refuge follows newly-arrived claimants awaiting their hearings and captures the lives of those who have been denied asylum and are facing deportation. From border crossings to refugee shelters, Seeking Refuge offers a provocative look at both the refugee system and those whose lives lie in the balance.

Sunday, 12:15 p.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: the Office of the Human Rights and Equity Advisor, StFX

This film shows how ‘El Sistema’ (the publicly financed Venezuelan music education program led by Jose Antonio Abreu) functions on a daily basis. Three young people from the poor ‘La Rinconada’ area of Caracas are accompanied through their daily lives for a whole year. There are few overlaps in their biographies – up until the day when they
become part of the ‘system’ and are confronted by their own instruments, as well as the love, persistence and patience of their teachers. The film explores a central question: What can the system accomplish by connecting young people with classical music, and to what extent can it change their lives?

Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Atlantic Superstore

The Antigonish C@P Site in partnership with the Pictou Antigonish Regional Library with funding from the Department of Economic and Rural Development, offered a program for youths ages 11-14 to teach them how to make films. Over the course of the program the participants learned the art of film making including script writing, acting, lighting and editing. The final products are the Slap Chop parody and Wear a Chair.

Friday, 7:00 p.m. Room 351 (Nicholson Hall, StFX)
Sponsored by: Bergengren Credit Union, and CAP (Community Access Program), Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

From West Point grads to drill sergeants, from Abu Ghraibinterrogators to low ranking reservist-mechanics, soldiers in the U.S. Army today reveal their deepest moral concerns about killing in war. Soldiers of Conscience reveals that far more soldiers decide not to kill than we might expect. Made with official permission from the U.S. Army, Soldiers of Conscience includes never-before-seen footage of basic training and the war in Iraq. It is a realistic look at war, peace,
and the power of the human conscience. Warning: This film shows images from war.

Sunday, 1:35 p.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)Library

Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity to be bought and sold? Tapped is an unflinching examination of the big business of bottled water. From the producers of Who Killed the Electric Car, this timely documentary is a behind-the-scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell our water back to us. From the plastic production to the ocean in which so many of these bottles end up, we follow the path of the bottled water industry and the communities which were the unwitting chips on the table.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Antigonish Harbour Watershed Association

The act of triage is the ultimate humanitarian nightmare. Racing against time with limited resources, relief workers make split-second decisions: who gets treatment, who gets food,
who lives, who dies. This impossible dilemma haunts humanitarians like Dr. James Orbinski, who accepted the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors
Without Borders) as their President, and was a field doctor during the Somali famine, the Rwandan genocide, and other catastrophes. Now, Orbinski returns to Somalia, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of Congo, revisiting the past and engaging with the present. He hopes that here, in the place where he witnessed humanity literally torn apart, he can rediscover the true heart of humanitarianism.

Saturday,10:00 a.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Just Us! Coffee

Turbulent Waters takes us below deck to meet the men who toil at the grimy heart of the global economy. Whether it's petroleum, wheat or computer keyboards, over 90% of international trade moves by sea. Yet the men whose labour is
the lifeblood of world trade reap few benefits. Every year over 2500 seafarers die on the job. Many work in dangerous conditions on ships flying flags of convenience, a common practice whereby companies register vessels in countries with low labour standards and corporate taxes. This hard-hitting documentary exposes the reality of international shipping, while giving voice and dignity to the men who risk their lives to bring us the goods we need.

Sunday, 4:45 p.m.
MacDonnell Room (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Lyghtesome Gallery

A gripping tale of microbes, medicine & money, Under Our Skin exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease, one of the most controversial and fastest growing epidemics of our time. Each year, thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed,
often told that their symptoms are "all in their head." Following the stories of patients and physicians fighting for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of the health care system and a medical establishment all too willing to put profits ahead of patients.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Untold Revolution
2010, 8 min.
Directed by Prem Lata, Sidra Hameed and S. Waqas Hussain

This documentary revolves around an art institute, which is owned, run and funded by Government of Pakistan, called NAPA (National College of Performing Arts), where different art forms (music, theatre, dance, etc.) are taught. Using NAPA as a character to represent Pakistan’s media and art industry, the film explores how creativity has flourished and evolved since 9/11. NAPA is located in a place called “Hindu
Gymkhana,” in the heart of Karachi city. Years ago it was used as a club where people use to come for recreation.

Sunday, 2:40 p.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing) Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion
Sponsor: StFX Association of University Teachers (StFXAUT)

Water Detectives
2007, 11 min.
Directed by David Springbett
NFB

*FAMILY FRIENDLY*

In Matamoros, Mexico, a severe water shortage led the city to take the unusual step of putting local children in charge of changing adult attitudes and habits. Thousands of schoolchildren were enlisted as "water detectives" – educated in concepts of water conservation, and encouraged to discuss
the importance of proper water usage with adults. Kids were authorized to give "tickets" to transgressors who were seen to be wasting water, and the municipality followed up by fixing leaks and visiting homes. The result? Matamoros lowered
its water consumption by nearly 20% in just one year! This inspiring film features lively narration from three of the water detectives, Mariana, Carlos and Raoul.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Desmond Oval (Coady International Institute, West Wing)

Where the Water Meets the Sky
2008, 60 min.
Directed by David Eberts
Camfed

Written by Jordan Roberts and narrated by Morgan Freeman, Where the Water Meets the Sky tells the inspiring story of a group of women in a remote region of Northern Zambia who achieve the unimaginable: they learn how to make a film as a
way to speak out about their lives, raising an issue that no one will discuss – the plight of young women orphaned by AIDS. What begins as a workshop in filmmaking becomes a journey in empowerment as the women rise to the challenge of pressing their community to change.

Saturday, 3:15 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Department of Adult Education, StFX and Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association

Who Does She Think She Is?
2008, 84 min.
Directed by Pamela Tanner Boll
Artistic License Films

In a half-changed world, women often feel they need to choose between mothering and working. Your children’s wellbeing or your own? Responsibility or self-expression? This documentary by director Pamela Tanner Boll (Born into Brothels) features five fierce and creative women who refuse to choose. Through their lives as artists, we explore some of the most problematic intersections of our time: mothering and creativity; partnering and independence; economics and art. Along the way, the film invites us to consider the ancient legacies of women.

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Dennis Hall (Coady International Institute, West Wing)
Sponsored by: Lyghtesome Gallery