"China Blue" - what did you pay for your last pair of jeans?


The award winning film China Blue (PG) will be shown at The Courtyard on Monday 26 Mar 2007 at 6pm and Tuesday 27 Mar 2007 at 2.15pm Book on 0870 11 22 330 or online at www.courtyard.org.uk
Director: Micha X Peled :: USA, 2005, 1 hour 28 minutes, subtitles
A powerful, poignant and ultimately touching journey into the harsh world of the sweatshop workers that shines a light on the inhumane working conditions endured by the young girls who make our jeans. Filmed in secret, it focuses on 16 year-old Jasmine who regularly works fourteen-hour days, longer when shipping deadlines loom, and her equally optimistic friends. By looking beyond the grim facts of sweatshop labour to reveal the flavour of their everyday lives, this makes personal the impact of globalization. Showing the families they leave behind in the countryside, their resilience, their determination and the dreams that drive these young girls, this offers an unrivalled view of the massive changes taking place in China.
Winner Amnesty International Award, Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival 2005
Debate: On Monday 26 the screening will be followed by a debate about fair trade issues to be led by John Dinnen of Herefordshire Fairtrade Committee and Debbie Stenner of Concern Universal


Posted: Sun - March 11, 2007 at 08:46 pm          

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