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Seeking asylum and refuge in another country is a last resort for men, women
and children who have suffered human rights abuse. Document 2 is about screening
works from around the world which look at such abuses; inviting debate.
Within the UK a number of people have been imprisoned without trial, in Romania
and Moldova sex-trafficking is endemic and in Africa millions are dying of Aids.
These films combat a mainstream media which is simplistic, racist and often
hysterical.
There was a great response to Document 1 last year, people have a hunger to
see such films. Document 2 provides us with another opportunity to appreciate
and learn from the complex issues surrounding human rights abuse: conflict,
politics, economics, the environment, health...
We welcome asylum seekers and refugees to Glasgow and thank the filmmakers often
working in difficult and dangerous situations for raising these issues.
Paula Larkin
Mona Rai
Festival Coordinators.
Friday 17th September 2004
A picture of the daily frustrations of unemployed Berbers and their growing
rage, fury and dreams of a better life overseas. An intimate glimpse into the
lives of the Berber community young and old.