Human rights on film: 

 

2 special evenings in June

Short Film Festival comes to Northcote

The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) are bringing a selection of short films to Northcote High School this June. Now in its 10th year, HRAFF has screened films that cover a range of social justice issues and by doing so they have created a platform for voices that often go unheard. The purpose of the evening is to bring the Northcote community together to experience world-class film making from both Australian and international directors. The films selected come recommended by the festival's program director and will be suitable for all audiences (classified G or PG). 

When: Tuesday 20 June - 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

Where: William Olver Hall (NHS)

Cost: $15 for adults, $10 concession/students

Tickets via https://www.trybooking.com/QFXW

Freedom Stories: Australia and asylum seekers

Northcote High School would like to invite you all to a special screening of the uplifting documentary Freedom Stories during Refugee Week on Wednesday 21 June.

Freedom Stories is a positive documentary that explores the achievements and stories of former ‘boat people’ who arrived in Australian waters seeking asylum from the Middle East around 2001, a defining year in Australian politics.

Locked in remote detention centres and then placed on temporary protection visas, their limbo lasted for years. Now Australian citizens, they are finally building secure lives and contributing to their new country.

Freedom Stories premiered at the Sydney Film Festival and also screened at Cinema Nova for a season. It is rated PG and suitable for children in Grades 5 and above.

We will be joined by producer Lisa Horler (an NHS parent) who will introduce the film and answer any questions after the screening.

This is a great opportunity to further educate yourself and your children on the issues surrounding Australia's relationship with refugees.

All welcome!

Entry by donation to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre: reserve tickets through https://www.trybooking.com/QGUJ

NHS Library

Arrive 6.30 for 7pm start

Cheese and wine provided

Contact Peter.Murphy@nhs.vic.edu.au