Victoria Premiere "Unacceptable?"
Victoria Premiere "Unacceptable?"
Wed, Mar 29, 6:30 PM
Capitol 6 Theatres • Victoria, BC
$16.24
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REACTOR - Victoria film premiere with IAN MACKENZIE + BUCKMAN COE
By The Mythic Masculine
When and where
Date and time
Starts on Wed, Nov 13, 2013 7:30 PM PST
Location
Victoria Multicultural Centre 1415 Broad Street Victoria, BC V8W Canada
Refund Policy
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Description
Join media activist Ian MacKenzie (Sacred Economics, Occupy Love) for the the premiere of his new short film REACTOR, exploring post-Fukushima Japan and the unfolding crisis. How can we see the shadow of our existing paradigm? How can we awaken towards a world that works for all life?
The evening includes a special acoustic performance by Buckman Coe and post-screening talk + discussion.
DATE: NOV 13 - 7:30PM
WHERE: VICTORIA EVENT CENTER
TICKETS: $12 admission online ($15 at door)
Low income options available
WATCH THE TRAILER http://www.reactorfilm.com/watch/
ABOUT THE FILM (RUNTIME: 34 MINS)
On March 11th, 2011 a 9.0 earthquake triggered a massive tsunami off the coast of Japan. This disaster resulted in an estimated 15,878 deaths and trillions of dollars in damage, including a partial meltdown at three reactors in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
In April 2012, Yogi, Buddhist teacher and activist Michael Stone arrives on a pilgrimage to Japan in the wake of the tsunami and Fukushima meltdown to learn how the Japanese are responding to the crisis. Michael speaks with local residents, artists, activists, and researchers about life in the aftermath and reflects on the old Zen traditions and cities of beautiful temples. How we can embody the Bodhisattva vow in this time?
REACTOR is a short film that aims to uncover how and why we can let go of old stories, and move towards personal and social awakening by bringing to light our interconnectedness and showing us that our actions matter.
Presented by Open Cinema
ABOUT IAN MACKENZIE
Ian MacKenzie is a filmmaker & media activist based in Vancouver, BC. He has a background in video journalism, short films, and documentaries, with his work appearing in The New York Times, National Geographic TV, CBC Documentary, The Globe and Mail, Adbusters, and festivals around the world.
He co-produced Velcrow Ripper’s feature documentary Occupy Love (2013). Sacred Economics (2012) is one of his most popular web films, in collaboration with author Charles Eisenstein. Ian’s previous short The Revolution Is Love (2011) was named one of the top 10 Occupy films to watch 2011.
http://www.reactorfilm.com/about/filmmakers/
ABOUT MICHAEL STONE
Michael Stone leads Centre of Gravity. He is a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, Buddhist teacher, author and activist, committed to the integration of traditional teachings with contemporary psychological and philosophical understanding. The components of his practice include Yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and textual study. Over the years, his goal has been to cultivate long-term relationships with people who want to deepen their understanding of Yoga and Buddhist teachings and practice while bringing these practices into conversation with medicine, economics, ecology and mainstream media.
http://www.reactorfilm.com/about/michael-stone/
ABOUT BUCKMAN COE
Buckman Coe delivers a worldbeat concoction of sun-sweetened folk, down-home Americana and soul-drenched roots & reggae. He carries on the work of his elders and idols, receiving comparisons to Jeff Buckley, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley due to the timber, spirit and timeliness of his message. His track "Stars Over Tokyo" is featured in the film REACTOR.