Gallery 1C03

Cinema Politica at the University of Winnipeg

In partnership with The UWSA, Gallery 1C03 is pleased to be part of the international documentary screening network, Cinema Politica, as the first Manitoban chapter through the formation of

Cinema Politica at The University of Winnipeg

Together we screened several socially and politically resonant films on campus over the course of the 2012-13 academic season.

CP at The University of Winnipeg strives to engage students through creative and critical thinking via the medium of media art. CP at UW is a vehicle which helps Gallery 1C03 & UWSA grow its relationships with students, faculty and staff on campus, as well as with the surrounding community. Watching films about issues that matter and taking time to talk about them and plan actions can move us to a more equitable and sustainable world. Art and culture matter and the capacity for creative documentaries to inspire and challenge us is a testament to this fact.

Featured films are typically selected by students affiliated with the UWSA's on-campus service groups. On occasion we will partner with other campus groups for additional film screenings. We invite special guests from on and off campus to facilitate discussions after our screenings.

Screenings are always free and open to everyone. We do, however, accept donations to offset costs.

Gallery 1C03 and the UWSA thank Cinema Politica for making it possible for us to participate in this network. We are grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts for generously supporting this initiative.

2012-13 screenings:

Roadsworth: Crossing the Line Directed by Alan Kohl (Canada, 2008)
Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Selected by UWSA Executive. Conversation and audience Q & A to follow with the artist via Skype. Part of UWSA's Freestyle VI festival.

To the Tar Sands Directed by Jodie Martinson (Canada, 2008)
Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Selected by UWSA Bike Lab. Panel discussion after the film on "Activism, Cycling and Empowerment", facilitated by Alana Lajoie-O'Malley, Manager of the Campus Sustainability Office. Panelists include David Dorning (Coordinator, UWSA Bike Lab), Andrée Forest (Volunteer, UWSA Bike Lab & Ice Rider), Anika Terton (Public Education & Outreach Coordinator, Climate Change Connection) and Liz Williams (Campus Sustainability Office).

Reel Injun Directed by Neil Diamond (Canada, 2009)
Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Selected by the University of Winnipeg Aboriginal Students' Council. Discussion to follow with Dr. Julie Pelletier, Chair of the University of Winnipeg's Department of Indigenous Studies.

Myths for Profit: Canada's Role in Industries of War and Peace Directed by Amy Miller (Canada, 2009)
Friday, February 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Selected by the University of Winnipeg Part-time & Mature Students' Centre. Discussion to follow.

United in Anger: A History of Act Up Directed by Jim Hubbard (US, 2012)
Friday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Selected by the University of Winnipeg LGBT* Centre. Panel discussion with Jessica Whitbread and Gina McKay. Presented as part of Genderfest.

Bottled Life - The Truth About Nestle's Business with Water Directed by Urs Schnell (CH-US, 2012)
Wednesday, March 6 at 2:30 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Presented as part of the Grass Routes Sustainability Festival. Discussion to follow.

For further information please contact:

Jennifer Gibson
Director/Curator
Gallery 1C03
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 2E9
Ph: 204.786.9253
Fax: 204.774.4134

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