Wednesday, March 2, 2011

How does political resistance translate to the big screen?

On the next Your Call, we'll speak with Paul Laverty, screenwriter for Even the Rain, a new dramatic film about Bolivians resisting water privatization. When filmmakers portray stories of resistance, what impact do they have? How is reality distorted for dramatic effect -- or to reveal a deeper truth? Join us live at 10 or send an email to feedback@yourcallradio.org. What's your favorite example of people fighting back on film? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar, and you.

Guests:
Paul Laverty, screenwriter for Even the Rain

B. Ruby Rich, film and community studies professor at UC Santa Cruz

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