MoveOn.org Queens Council Movie Nite "Rythmic Uprising" with Film Collaborator Keiko Tamura on Sunday March 27th

On Sunday March 27th, MoveOn.org Queens Council members held their monthly Movie Night by viewing "Rythmic Uprising." at Terraza 7 Train Cafe in Jackson Heights (40-19 Gleane Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 - (718) 803-9602)... On hand at the event was one of the film's collaborators, Keiko Tamura...

Rhythmic Uprising is a documentary project that seeks to empower a movement of artists who are using Afro-Brazilian traditions to elevate the quality of life for children in the culturally rich region of Bahia, Brazil.

After the movie, Keiko spoke to the attendees about the making and financing of the film and took many questions from MoveOn members...

The documentary clearly shows that social change can be attained peacefully thru music and the arts...

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For more info or to purchase the film, visit their website, RhythmicUprising.org

AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary - YouTube

AT&T's Texting & Drivng Campaign Urges Consumers That 'It Can Wait. This documentary featuring families affected by texting while behind the wheel is being distributed to educators, government officials, safety organizations and public as part of a educational awareness campaign.

"The End of Poverty?" - Premiere at Village East Theater with Director Philppe Diaz - Nov 14th, 2009 - A Trailer for the Movie...

Director Philippe Diaz at Premiere

Director Diaz with staff and me...lol

I attended the movie on November 14th at the Village East Theater on Second Avenue, NYC...It's an important film, regrettably that few will see...