“Upstate Girls,” A Conversation
Teenage girls from throughout the Capital Region share stories about the challenges in their lives, gathering with representatives of the institutions with which they are entwined - including the legal, […]
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The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States
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“Shoot an Iraqi: Life, Art and Resistance Under the Gun” with Artist Wafaa Bilal
“Virtual Jihadi” artist returns to Capital Region with new book. Wafaa Bilal braves fear of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Troy censorship to speak again! Iraqi-American digital artist Bilal’s new book […]
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The Autobiography of a Black Panther with Robert Hillary King
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesRobert Hillary King became a member of the Black Panther Party while in prison for a crime he did not commit, where he remained in solitary confinement for 29 years […]
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“From the Ground Up” with Filmmaker Su Friedrich
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesWake up and smell the global economy with acclaimed filmmaker Su Friedrich as she takes you from Guatemala to South Carolina to New York City to see how her morning […]
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“Two Wheels Good” Bike Movie Screening
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesCelebrate bike month with "Two Wheels Good," an evening of short bicycle-themed movies curated by Andrew Lynn and members of the Troy Bike Rescue collective to make you laugh, cry, […]
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“Race Course Against White Supremacy,” with Authors Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesBernadine Dohrn and Bill Ayers, the former Weatherman-turned-professor (at the University of Illinois in Chicago), was best known for his lifelong commitment to social justice before being drawn into a […]
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Live from Lock One with Taína Asili y la Bande Rebelde, plus The Ameros
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThis show is the first of a regular series called “Live From Lock One,” documenting some of the most creative local artists on the live music scene. Each of the […]
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“From Mills River to Babylon and Back” with Filmmaker Joe Stillman and IVAW co-founder Jimmy Massey
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe Sanctuary for Independent Media and Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace welcome filmmaker Joe Stillman and Iraq Veterans Against the War co-founder Jimmy Massey for a screening of the new documentary, […]
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Underground Gallery Exhibition by Nina Berman: “Evidence and Fantasy – Militarism in American Life”
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesNina Berman is an award-winning documentary photographer based in New York City, widely publicized and exhibited, with a primary interest in the American political and social landscape. Her work examines […]
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Kombucha Tea Party, Screening of “Where Are You Go,” and Live Music
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe Sanctuary kicks off its Fall 2009 season with a permaculture project opening with tea party, a great new film, and three live bands! Beginning at 6 PM, a Kombucha […]
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“The Baader Meinhof Complex” Screening
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe Baader Meinhof Complex (2008) is a new Academy Award-nominated drama by Uli Edel which shows how founders of the Red Army Faction graduated from rhetorical debates to revolutionary violence, […]
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Be The Media! Workshop with Nan Rubin: Digital Preservation
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States"Video Archiving 101: How to Save and Access Your Video Collection" for organizations and individuals. So you made your media and got it out there; now what? This workshop will […]
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Theatrical Sneak Premiere of “The Yes Men Fix the World” with Filmmaker Mike Bonanno
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThe Yes Men Fix the World is a screwball true story about two gonzo political activists who, armed with nothing but thrift-store suits, pose as top executives of giant corporations, […]
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Community Media Quilt Project
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesShare in a collective celebration of the history of grassroots communication with this quilt-making workshop, to be held October 17th and 18th 2009. Bring your community media t-shirts, and we […]
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“Workers’ Republic” with Filmmaker Andrew Freund
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesWorkers' Republic (2009) is a story of the courage, resolve, creativity, and solidarity of the workers at Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago, who stood up for their rights after […]
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“Orgasmic Birth” Screening and Panel Discussion with Birthnet
In Orgasmic Birth (2009) director Debra Pascali-Bonaro shares what she calls the "best-kept secret" as we witness women in the ecstatic release of childbirth, challenging educating cultural myths by inviting […]
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Be The Media! Workshop with Devorah Hill: Community Digital Storytelling
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesThis two-part workshop with facilitator Devorah Hill, is aimed at organizations and citizens from the regional community, to get their stories heard! Let us help you turn photos and narration […]
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Front Lines: Words of Choice
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesJoin us in this creative event for reproductive rights! The evening will include an excerpted reading from the newly published and acclaimed book Front Lines: Book of Plays, a discussion […]
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Indymedia 10th Anniversary Film Festival: Where Do We Go from Here?
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesTen years after the Battle of Seattle and the explosion of global grassroots citizen journalism, known as Indymedia, the legacy reverberates in villages, cities, and countrysides around the world. Join […]
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Haale: Psychedelic Sufi Trance Rock
The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United StatesPsychedelic Sufi Trance rock returns to the Sanctuary! To conclude the 10th Anniversary Indymedia Film Festival, the Persian-American poet/singer/songwriter will perform at 9 pm. Drawing on Persian mystical and American […]
