Monday 28 September 2009

Event: "The Wall of Shame"

"The Wall of Shame": the story of a forgotten refugee nation

Top athlete Salah Amaidane visits the UK this month. On the occasion of his visit, Sandblast hosts an evening in Brighton to give everyone the opportunity to meet Salah and learn about his experiences as a political refugee living apart from his family and his people in order to raise awareness for his people's plight.

The short films "Children of the Clouds" and "Deserted" will be showcased as documentaries that capture the Saharawi experience both in the refugee camps and in the occpuied territories, on both sides of the Wall.

Guest speakers: Saharawi political refugee and global medalist runner Salah Amaidane and charity director Danielle Smith.

Date: October 8th
Time: 7.30pm - 10pm

Location:
Latest MusicBar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton

Price: Free (£3 suggested donation)


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