No matter whether you call it the
'Anglophone Crisis,' the 'Ambazonia War,'
part of the national 'Cameroon Problem,' or something else entirely, we can all agree this conflict has gone on for too long.
Let us safely reflect on conflict, peace, and reconciliation...through films.
A story of Love and brutality set in the midst of an event the world is still trying t come to terms with.
A story of the night of reconciliation between two ethnic groups, the Nayak and the Bonandés.
Stories of Justice and Forgiveness
Love and brutality in the midst of the Rwandan genocide.
A night of reconciliation between the Nayak and the Bonandés.
Stories of justice and forgiveness from conflicts around the world.
A survival and love story about a young woman in the forest experiencing war.
A story of Love and brutality set in the midst of an event the world is still trying t come to terms with.
A story of the night of reconciliation between two ethnic groups, the Nayak and the Bonandés.
Stories of Justice and Forgiveness
This is for anyone on the ground or any member of the diaspora of any shade or persuasion, English-speaking or French-speaking, who cares about the devastating impacts of this conflict. This project will launch online for the diaspora, and in person and online for those on the ground.
In February 2022, we held 3 virtual film nights. The films were about conflict, peace, justice, and reconciliation. After each film viewing period, we held an online facilitated discussion in which participants reflected on film themes and lessons learned. Then, partners on the ground showed the films and held discussion sessions. In August 2022, The Fomunyoh Foundation (TFF), Better World Community and Advocacy Organisation (BEWOCA), and Common Action for Gender Development (COMAGEND) hosted the films and discussions for journalists, women, children, and people across sectors in society in Bamenda. On the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2022, Breaking Ground and Fountain of Justice Cameroon (FJC) hosted the films and discussions for IDPs, community members, and civil society in Dschang. In October 2022, the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (CHRDA) and Foundation for Inclusive Education (FIED) hosted the films and discussions for young people and civil society in Buea. In December 2023, we screened
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We understand the risk of participating in anything, and we are committed to safety. The only information we ever ask of you is your email address so we can send you project information. On our online facilitated discussions, participants were able to remain anonymous by changing their names and turning off their cameras.
This project is being put on by nonpartisan volunteers, including members of Rescue Team International Society. Partners on the ground include BEWOCA, Breaking Ground, CHRDA, COMAGEND, FIED, FJC, and TFF. Diaspora stakeholders, who have helped to shape and develop the project, include LECDA Montreal. Peace Through Film Ambassadors, who have participated and helped champion the project, include Ethical and Sustainable Future for All, Hope for Cameroon, Kwetu Film Institute and Rwanda Cinema Centre, Pathfinders4Peace, Reach Out Cameroon, The Global Campaign for Peace & Justice in Cameroon, and Visual Artist Raymond Watson of Northern Ireland.
Thank you to JAYU and their Human Rights Film Festival in Toronto, and Robert Strauss, for guidance.
Thank you to Acrobates Films, ArtMattan Productions, TVF International, and NOMAD Publishing, Films, & Recordings LLC for the screening rights.
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