film screening

Eye-opening expose of the coffee industry

When - Wed 7. May 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Where - University of brighton, Small Hall, Falmer. Organised by - Sussex Fair Trade Network.
Description - Enjoy a free glass of Fair Trade wine and see how fair Trade can make a difference to the exploited and impoverished coffee growers in Ethiopia.

When - Wed 26. Mar at 7:30pm. Where - The Lord Nelson (function room). Organised by - Brighton Hands Off Venezuela.
Description - Behind the bold policies of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez is a revolutionary mass movement that is saying NO to capitalism, and attempting to change the course of Latin American history. Journey deep into the barrios, out to the factories and into the heart of the revolution to find out why ther ... read more.

When - Sun 2. Mar 10:30am - 2:00pm. Where - Ralli Hall Farmers Market, Denmark Villas, Hove (just around the corner from Hove station). Organised by - Transition Brighton and Hove.
Description - We will be inviting farmers market shoppers to grab a cup of tea, come and sit in the warm and learn about sustainable methods of growing food/the Transition concept. For more information call 07958 964810 Brighton and Hove Farmers Market contact details: 01273 323200.www.Brightonfarmersmarket.com F ... read more.

When - Fri 15. Feb at 1:00pm. Where - Arts A building, Sussex Uni Arts A103. Organised by - Palestine Society.
Description - A documentary film about the struggle of students to reach their academic institutions Almost one third of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are school and university students. Under Israeli occupation Palestinian education has been a constant struggle rather than a basic right. This film ... read more.

When - Tue 12. Feb at 6:00pm. Where - Arts A building, Sussex Uni room A103. Organised by - Autonomous cinema.
Description - Film detailing life under Israeli military rule - click for trailer read more...

When - Wed 13. Feb 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Where - Arts A building, Sussex Uni room A103. Organised by - Sussex Roots Society.
Description - When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficu ... read more.

When - Tue 29. Jan 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Where - Arts A building, Sussex Uni Arts A103. Organised by - Autonomous Cinema.
Description - BBC documentary by Adam Curtis. BBC blurb: To many in both politics and business, the triumph of the self is the ultimate expression of democracy, where power has finally moved to the people. Certainly the people may feel they are in charge, but are they really? The Century of the Self tells the ... read more.

When - Tue 22. Jan 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Where - Arts A building, Sussex Uni Arts A103. Organised by - Autonomous Cinema.
Description - A much-acclaimed documentary about the popular Slovenian Philosopher who almost became president of his country.

Food is rubbish on campus

When - Tue 22. Jan 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Where - Sussex university Chichester Lecture Theatre. Organised by - Lydia Medland and Lauren Simpson.
Description - Food for US is a 30 minute student made documentary which goes digging into the whys and wheres of why food is rubbish on campus. Quite literally. From the boxes we dig out the bins to the shiny websites, we pick apart how food comes together on campus. Made over the last six months this film now co ... read more.

When - Thu 6. Mar 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Where - Duke Of York's Picturehouse . Organised by - Transition Brighton and Hove.
Description - What a Way to Go: A middle class white guy comes to grips with Peak Oil, Climate Change, Mass Extinction, Population Overshoot and the demise of the American Lifestyle.For see a trailer and more on the movie see here.