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The international event, covered extensively by the media in other parts of the world, was virtually ignored by the US press. Another World is Possible presents a sampling of the issues and events at this historic gathering. Produced by Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young. Film Festivals: Hazel Wolf Environmental, Peace and Human Security (NYC), Toronto Environmental, Vermont, Columbus (Bronze Award), Edmonton Global Visions, Prix Leonardo Italy (Gold Award), Green Reel L.A., Tunisia Film Festival. Broadcast: WYBE Philadelphia |
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Another World is Possible Impressions of the 2002 World Social Forum (2002) 24 minutes |
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What if 51,000 people from 131 countries put their heads together to discuss what is wrong with the world and how to work together to change it? In early 2002, in Puerto Alegre, Brazil public officials, representatives of non-governmental organizations, indigenous nations, farmers, and labor, including 11,000 young people, gathered for the World Social Forum. Called in response to the elite gathering of the World Economic Forum, this week of workshops, panel discussions, and high-spirited demonstrations was inspirational for those attending. |
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"What we've been doing all week here is telling each other rumors, about creative and brave resistance, telling each other stories, that are true stories, that it is possible." -Naomi Klein |
