West Coast Premiere of “THE ROAD TO FALLUJAH” ~ Tuesday, January 27th, 7:30 PM - At The Arlington Theater - 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Announcing the West Coast Premiere of the Documentary Film
THE ROAD TO FALLUJAH
A Personal Journey into the Heart of the Iraq War
www.theroadtofallujah.com
Tuesday, January 27th - 7:30 PM
The Arlington Theater
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara 93101
(805) 963-4408
Film Description: The Road to Fallujah follows the story of filmmaker Mark Manning, who became the only westerner to live with the people of Fallujah, Iraq immediately following the November 2004 battle that destroyed their holy city. With unique access to both sides of the conflict, the film gives a voice to the people directly involved, humanizes the issues, and breaks through the myths that perpetuate the violence. The film offers a clear presentation of the reality on the ground, exposes the human perspective of U.S. policy in the Middle East, offers alternative solutions to war and acts as a guide for future foreign policy decisions.
Nominated for the Fund for Santa Barbara SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD
4 & 10-pack advance tickets can be purchased by phone at 1.805.963.4408 or online at: http://www.lobero.com/purchase - Or single tickets can be purchased day of show in person at the Arlington box office)
SPECIAL EVENT FOLLOWING THE FILM
The Road to Fallujah brings the missing voices of the Iraqi people directly to Santa Barbara through a live interactive conversation with the people of Iraq.
We invite you to join us in a unique opportunity to speak directly to the people of Iraq! Immediately following the screening of the film, we plan to facilitate a video conference with Iraqis, live from Iraq and surrounding refugee countries. In the tradition of the South Africa Truth & Reconciliation Commission, which was chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a prominent character in The Road to Fallujah, we plan to facilitate a process of reconciliation and peace between our two cultures through this interactive dialogue. The audience will be able to ask questions to and hear updates on the situation in Iraq, directly from the Iraqi people. (Video-conferencing contingent upon security and technology concerns for our Iraqi producers on the day of the event)
For more information about the film & to keep up with future screenings, please visit our website at: www.theroadtofallujah.com
Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing you all soon,
Mark Manning
Director, The Road to Fallujah
www.theroadtofallujah.com
1.805.899.4168 - conceptionmedia@gmail.com
