Al Jazeera from the Control Room
By Beatriz Súcar

Film
Control Room
Thurs, Aug 16, 3pm
Teatro Santa Ana
Biblioteca Pública
50 pesos


Control Room is this week's selection for the Center for Global Justice Film Series. The film peers into the controversial and often dangerous operations of the 10-year-old Al Jazeera news network. Although it often enrages its own people, the news outlet has become the most accepted informational resource in the Arab community. Filmmaker Jehane Noujaim gains extraordinary access to Al Jazeera journalists and examines the risks they confront on a daily basis.

In the early days of the war in Iraq, Americans could turn on their televisions 24 hours a day and take a front row seat to coalition troops careening across the desert. They could follow the action live as precision bombers brought Iraqi cities to their knees. But as Americans witnessed US victory at home, a different story unfolded on TV sets throughout the Arab world. Al Jazeera broadcasted images of Iraqi civilian casualties and American POWs that were taboo in the American media. Many claim that as a result, America barred Al Jazeera journalists from reporting on Wall Street and bombed their headquarters in Baghdad.

As the saying goes, there are always two sides to every story, but in a media-managed war, where does the truth lie? With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Al Jazeera, American journalists and the players at Central Command, Control Room takes an unprecedented look at the business of war in 83 minutes.

Cinemateca

“Cinemateca Programación para la semana  del 13 al 19 de Agosto de 2007”

José Luis Pick’n’tip:

The Picks:

Gesualdo

An insanely good documentary, with some amazing moments caught on film... add to that the incredible backing score of various Gesualdo compositions for vocal quintet, and some intriguing and little-known events in the life of the documentary subject as described by some wonderful Italian locals and you have one of the most memorable hours of film-watching that you may have had in quite a long time.


The Tip:

Important:

In order to provide the best viewing experience, the show times for some movies may be adjusted to accommodate their length, be sure to check the schedule carefully. I also remind you our new ticket price; 50 pesos and discount cards 12 shows for 450 pesos

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The Movies:


Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati (1998)
Tuesday, August 14 at 12 noon
Wednesday, August 15 at 5 pm
Spirituality & Mythology Documentaries, English, 78 minutes
Cast: Joseph Campbell

Travel with mythology expert Joseph Campbell as he explores shared iconic imagery that marks the human experience and influences our ability to dream and find our spiritual center. Campbell suggests that all religions share the same path to enlightenment, but it's up to us to make the actual journey. Evidence of the commonality of mythological symbols is investigated in the ruins of Ajanta in India, Delphi in Greece and Stonehenge in England.




Gesualdo: Death for Five Voices (1995)
Monday, August 13 at 5 pm
Thursday, August 16 at 12 noon
Director: Alan Curtis
A film by: Werner Herzog
Classical Music Documentary, English, 60 minutes

One of the masters of the New German Cinema, Werner Herzog is known for his love of Wagnerian dramatics and epic struggles. His television documentary, Gesualdo, tells the story of the composer Carlo Gesualdo. The Italian composer, who lived during the Renaissance, is considered by many to foreshadow the work of Herzog's beloved Wagner.



Danzón Lovers Special
Danzón (1991)
Only Show Tuesday, August 14 at 5 pm
Host: Leonardo Rosen
Director: María Novaro
Classic Mexican Movie, Spanish with English subtitles, 103 Minutes.

Julia (Rojo) is a phone operator in Mexico City who divides her time between her job, her daughter and the Danzón: a Cuban dance very popular in Mexico and Central America. Every Wednesday Julia does the Danzón with Carmelo (Rergis) in the old "Salon Colonia". They've danced for years but barely know each other. One night Carmelo disappears without a trace. Feeling lonely and sad, Julia takes a train to Veracruz, where she knows Carmelo has a brother. That sudden trip will change Julia's life forever.


Kids Movies: Vintage Cartoons
Saturday August 18 at 12 noon
Free entrance.


Musical Saturdays:
Will resume in Winter