Once again, reminding me of one of the first posts I ever made, Leeds International Film Festival is upon us, with a catalogue full of films I plan to go and see.
I made a start tonight, with a film from Oxfam: The End of Poverty? I went keeping in mind that perhaps the bias of the people behind the film would hinder its objectivity. However, I was pleased to say that I was presented with a greatly informed account of the events that have led up to the current, torrid global situation. I feel much less ignorant for it, and more able to speculate on the worsening future.
http://www.theendofpoverty.com/
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I'd be curious to hear more about the discussion after the film. Did you stay for it?
Oxfam was not involved in the production of the film; it was funded by the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, http://www.schalkenbach.org/, which seeks to share the ideas of American economist and social philosopher Henry George, author of "Progress and Poverty" (see http://www.progressandpoverty.org/ or http://www.henrygeorge.org/) and "Social Problems," a book of essays on poverty and inequality, available on the RSF website.
I believe that George's ideas provide the only way we are going to solve some of our most serious social, economic, justice and environmental problems.
You might explore http://lvtfan.typepad.com/ and http://www.wealthandwant.com/ for more about Henry George and his ideas. You might start with some of George's speeches, at the latter site.
Hi Laura,
I saw The End of Poverty as well and really liked it. Are you seeing many films at the festival?
Great Movie!
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