3198.0 APHA International Health Film Festival: Session I: Gender Violence, Illiteracy, and Lack of Education

Monday, November 5, 2007: 12:30 PM
Oral
Session Objectives: As a result of attending, participants will have increased knowledge of the topics raised in the films; and will understand the vital role that film and video can play in addressing public health and international health issues.

Welcoming Remarks
These Girls (El Banate-Dol), By Tahani Rached, Egypt, 2006. 68 minutes, Arabic Sub-titled Women Makes Movies New Releases. Description: These Girls highlights the societal problems of street girls in a Muslim society. They encounter rape, drug addiction, prostitution, pregnancy, and motherhood on the streets
Educating Yaprak. Directed by Di Tatham. Southeast Turkey, 2000, 27 minutes, Bullfrog Series. Description: Turkey’s ambitious campaign to reduce poverty includes convincing reluctant parents to send their daughters to school

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Organized by: APHA-Film & Technology Theater
Endorsed by: International Health

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