FYI - Some may be interested in this documentary for classes in
geography, sociology, history, political science, women's studies,
international studies, French, Spanish, biology/environmental science,
public relations, journalism, public policy, etc.   I have asked the
Capri Theatre Director to book it but right now it is not scheduled for
a local showing though the DVD may be purchased and perhaps rented (I
don't know about the latter). You may see the trailer at 
www.theshapeofwaterthemovie.com
<http://www.theshapeofwaterthemovie.com/> .   Peace, Dr.D.

 

 

In an intimate encounter with five very different women in Brazil,
India, Jerusalem, and Senegal (narrated by Susan Sarandon with
introductory narration co-written by Edwidge Danticat) THE SHAPE OF
WATER offers a close look at the far reaching and vibrant alternatives
crafted by women in response to environmental degradation, archaic
traditions, lack of economic independence and war.

The documentary weaves together the daily life stories of Khady,
Bilkusben, Oraiza, Dona Antonia, and Gila who, through candor and humor,
infuse their communities with a passion for change. The women:

*       spearhead rainforest preservation (women working as
rubber-tappers in the Brazilian rainforest); 

*       sustain a vast co-operative of rural women (India: SEWA: the
largest trades union in the world with 700,000 members); 

*       promote an end to female genital cutting (FGC) (Senegal:
communities abandoning FGC); 

*       strengthen opposition to the Israeli occupation of Palestine
(Women in Black in Jerusalem); 

*       maintain a farm, Navdanya (in the foothills of the Himalayas) to
further economic independence and biodiversity by preserving women's
role as seed keepers. 

By revealing the women's revolutionary actions THE SHAPE OF WATER offers
a unique view of the complex realities faced by these unsung visionaries
creating a more just world.

 

 

Rev. Dr. E-K. Daufin, Professor

Department of Communications

Alabama State University

915 South Jackson St.

Montgomery, AL 36101-0271

334.229.6885

Scholarly & Creative Activity Referrals Appreciated- 

Lectures, Performances, Workshops, Consultation Related Info: 
http://home.earthlink.net/~ekdaufin/
<http://home.earthlink.net/~ekdaufin/>