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  • Author Jeremy Scahill

    The Polk Award-winning investigative journalist talks about his new book Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army (2007) and his work with Democracy Now!, The Nation, and other independent media outlets.

  • Prison Reform and Filmmaking

    Last time the Sanctuary InfoShop met, filmmaker Melis Birder was our special guest. Because of our event, several people from our area have become involved in the production of her documentary The Visitors. This time, I'd like to introduce you to two special people involved in criminal justice and prison reform work, one of whom is […]

  • Scott Ritter: The Crisis in the U.S.-Iran Relations

    William Scott Ritter, Jr. is most noted for being a critic of United States foreign policy in the Middle East following his experiences as a United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq. Prior to the U.S. invasion in March 2003, Rutter repeatedly stated that Iraq possessed no weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and was widely condemned […]

  • Author Jeffrey Chester

    A leader in the national reform movement expands on author Jeffrey Chester’s acclaimed new books, Digital Destiny: New Media and the Future of Democracy (2007).

  • “Don’t F***  With Me I Have 51 Brothers and Sisters” and “Ousmane”

    Part of the African Film FestivalIn, the documentary Don't F***  With Me I Have 51 Brothers and Sisters (2004)South African filmmaker Dumisani Phakathi's presents an epic journey to find his 51 siblings; it is as much the story of South Africa in search of its origins as it is his.  In Ousmane (2006) Dyana Gaye's […]

  • “A Child’s Love Story  / Un Amour D’enfant” and “Toi Waguih”

    Part of the African Film Festival, A Child’s Love Story / Un Amour D’enfant (2004) Filmmaker Be Diogaye Beye's investigation of innocent love between children set against the background of a traditional class stem in Senegal. The short Toi Waguih (2005) by Namir Abdel Messeeh tells the story of his father's 1959 arrest and imprisonment when […]

  • New York State Strategy Session for the Future of Community Media & Media Justice

    As part of the all day event interAct Troy! (an all day skill share and community celebration), the Alliance for Community Media NYS Chapter, NY Media Alliance, and saveaccess.org invite you to New York State Strategy Session for the Future of Community Media & Media Justice featuring Betty Yu (Manhattan Neighborhood Network), Dee Dee Halleck […]

  • “The Night of Truth” and “My Lost Home”

    Part of the African Film Festival, The Night of Truth (2004) is a drama from Burkina Faso by director Fanta Regina Nacro that mirrors the political strife and genocide in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa.  The short My Lost Home (2002) by Kamal El-Mahouti explores the complexly intertwined history of France and Morocco.  Co-sponsored by iEAR Presents!

  • The Michael Bisio Quartet

    Jazz and new music improvisation features Michael Bisio, bass, with Avram Fefer and Stephen Gauci, winds, and Jay Rosen, drums.  

  • “Daughter of Keltoum” and “Whole: A Trinity of Being”

    Part of the African Film Festival, in Daughter of Keltoum (2001) Algerian director Mehdi Charef immerses the viewer in a world virtually untouched by contemporary society. Whole: A Trinity of Being (2005), three experimental shorts by South African filmmaker Shelley Barry, deal with sexuality, visibility, and voice from the perspective of a wheelchair user who […]

  • Democracy School, June 1-3, 2007

    Learning to reframe single issue work to confront corporate control; on a powerful unified front: people’s constitutional rights. June 1st - 3rd, 2007.

  • Deep Listening Convergence

    Forty five musicians are coming together at the LifeBridge Sanctuary in High Falls NY after a five month virtual residency online to perform three New York State concerts: June 8 in Troy at the Sanctuary for Independent Media, June 9 at Time Space Ltd. in Hudson and June 10 at the LifeBridge Sanctuary in High […]

  • Be The Media! Workshop with Victoria Kereszi, Andrew Lynn, Branda Miller, Olivia Robinson: See TV, Be TV- Video Production for Youth

    This four-hour workshop is designed for young people to make their own media, and will change the way they watch TV forever! Participants will gain behind-the-scenes experience creating media messages using video cameras, microphones, and collective creativity. Participants will break into groups and work together to brainstorm ideas, storyboard the shots, and shoot short videos […]

  • “Subliminal History of New York State: Troy”

    Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg and Carrie Dashow lead a locally-themes group made video installation and participatory singing event featuring stories and shape note songs about the city to culminate a week-long exploration of Troy — forming a chapter of the Subliminal History of New York State.

  • Author Joel Kovel

    Scholar and activist Joel Kovel talks about his new book, Overcoming Zionism: Creating A Single Democratic State in Israel/Palestine (2007).

  • Nawal

    Putumayo recording artist, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nawal and her band weave a rich dialog of cultures, a reflection of the diverse character of life in her native Comoros Islands. 

  • Either/Orchestra: The Collected Unconscious

    The 10-piece jazz ensemble known as the "best little big band in America" makes a return appearance to the Capital Region in a free show to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Prospect Park!