Peace Through Film
Provide your email to get info about future film screeningsNo 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.
About Us
PURPOSE
- To facilitate conversation and understanding between people of all shades of opinion on the conflict;
- To encourage people from all sides, everyone who is affected, to reflect and discuss in a safe space how peace can be brought to bear;
- To envision nonviolent acts that can be a force for good in ending the conflict.
WHO THIS IS FOR
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.
News flash: In December 2023, the film Caller ID: Unknown was screened in Toronto and online to approximately 500 viewers.
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
Caller ID: Unknown in Toronto and online to approximately 500 viewers. In April-May 2024, partners in Bamenda and Buea screened and discussed Pray the Devil Back to Hell. We are working toward further screenings online and on the ground. Stay tuned for upcoming events.
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.
Previous Screenings
PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL
April - May 2024
CALLER ID: UNKNOWN
Dec 03, 2023
Nov 30 - Dec 03, 2023
100 DAYS
Feb 13, 2022
August 2022
LA NUIT DE LA VÉRITÉ / THE NIGHT OF TRUTH
Feb 20, 2022
September 21, 2022
BEYOND RIGHT & WRONG
Feb 27, 2022
October 2022
