Welcome to political cinema

Nipissing University
News Release

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Nipissing University is bringing political cinema to North Bay. The university has now started its own chapter of Cinema Politica, a grassroots network that distributes and
exhibits political cinema at campuses and communities across Canada and internationally.

Nipissing University Cinema Politica aims to foster awareness and generate discussion around important social and political issues.

Everyone is welcome to attend the screenings. Admission is free, though a donation is kindly appreciated.

Cinema Politica is a Montreal-based media arts, non-profit network of community and campus locals that screen independent political film and video by Canadian and international artists throughout Canada and abroad. The group programs works that challenge conventional fiction and documentary narratives, as well as films that explore under-represented stories and characters.

Cinema Politica is committed to supporting alternative, independent, and radical political film and video and the artists who dare to devote time, passion and resources to telling stories from the margins.

For more information on Cinema Politica, visit www.cinemapolitica.org/

*Nipissing University Cinema Politica Fall Schedule:*

*The World According to Monsanto *

October 5, 7:00 p.m., room R308

A glimpse into the world of the genetic modification and corporate control of our food supply.

*Blue Gold: World Water Wars*

November 2, 7:00 p.m. room R308

A documentary that examines the controversy over the commodification of basic resources such as water and those who are opposing this take over.

*Taking Root. The Vision of Wangari Maathai *

December 7, 7:00 p.m. room R308

A documentary on the work of Nobel Peace Prize winning environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai.

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