Set during the Sierra Leone Civil War in 1999, the film shows a country torn apart by the struggle between government soldiers and rebel forces.[1] The film portrays many of the atrocities of that war, including the rebels' amputation of people's hands to stop them from voting in upcoming elections. The film begins with the capture of Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman, by the…
Ireland 1920: workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless "Black and Tan" squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As th…
Describing background of state violence in Philippines especially against women and children based on human rights perspective. Explaining critical perspective of torture, cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment in women, children, prison system.
Describing background of state violence in Philippines especially against women and children based on human rights perspective. Philippines under international law is obliged to take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture and other act of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
Bowling for Columbine sees Michael Moore investigate America's obsession with guns, and the gun culture, in his own unique fashion. Using the Columbine Massacre as a back drop Michael interviews the pro and anti gun lobby, intertwined with archive footage, this documentary is gritty viewing.