[Scpg] The Dead Will Guide Us/Liberia Sunday, February 7th at 6:30pm at the Victoria Hall Theatre in Santa Barbara

[Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

The World Premier of everyday gandhis' first documentary feature 
film: The Dead Will Guide Us, will be debuting on Sunday, February 
7th at 6:30pm at the Victoria Hall Theatre in Santa Barbara. Come 
support and enjoy this incredible film and stick around for the 
question and answer period with director and other members from the 
film.

About:

'The Dead Will Guide Us: teachings from Liberia's civil war', is the 
story of how the dead and nature, particularly elephants, have 
brought the human and natural communities together for peacemaking 
and reconciliation.

In November, 2004, everyday gandhis supported Voinjama's first 
post-war traditional Mourning Feast. Over 5,000 people peacefully 
attended. A cow and several chickens were sacrificed, providing food 
for the entire town. During a traditional Mourning Feast, the 
community comes together to settle their differences and, with 
drumming and dancing, conflicts are sent 'across the river' with the 
dead to their final rest. By eating from the common bowl, people 
pledge to live in peace.

Ceremonies of reconciliation followed to purify the water and the 
land. Elders came forward to share stories of the way people had 
lived in peace before the war and of their deep connection to each 
other and to the land. Ex-combatants, particularly child soldiers, 
turned to peacemaking.

We invite you to join us in this remarkable journey. See for 
yourselves how the adventure unfolded. Let it stir up the memories 
encoded in each of us, the experiences that lead to the rich and 
nourishing questions that will take us into a viable future for all 
beings.

About everyday gandhis: http://www.everydaygandhis.org

everyday gandhis is a non-profit organization registered in Liberia 
and the United States, with offices in Monrovia and Voinjama, Liberia 
and in Santa Barbara, California. We seek to educate and inspire the 
public, supporting peace through sharing stories and experiences that 
illustrate fresh thinking, respect for traditional culture, 
restoration of nature, innovative media, and the importance of 
community storytelling.

Date:
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Time:
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location:
The Victoria Hall Theatre
Street:
33 West Victoria Street
City/Town:
Santa Barbara, CA

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