No More Tears Sister, NFB Documentary to be screened at the Canadian War MuseumOttawa, Ontario, January 31, 2005 — The Canadian War Museum (CWM) is pleased to host a screening on February 9 of the National Film Board documentary No More Tears Sister, by director Helene Klodawsky.
"A story of love, revolution, and betrayal, No More Tears Sister explores the price of truth in times of war. Set during the violent ethnic conflict that has enveloped Sri Lanka over decades, the documentary recreates the courageous and vibrant life of renowned human rights activist, Dr. Rajani Thiranagama. Mother, anatomy professor, and symbol of hope, Rajani was assassinated at the age of thirty-five. Stunningly photographed, using rare archival footage, intimate correspondence and poetic recreations, the story of Rajani and her family delves into rarely explored themes — revolutionary women and their dangerous pursuit of justice." – From the NFB website
Director Helene Klodawsky will take questions about the film after the screening.
WHAT: Screening of the Helene Klodawsky documentary No More Tears Sister
WHERE: Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum
WHEN: Thursday, February 9 at 7 p.m. (French screening on February 16)
Admission to the Canadian War Museum is free every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The CWM attempts to help all Canadians understand their country's military history in its personal, national, and international dimensions. It emphasizes the human experience of war to explain the impact of organized human conflict on Canada and Canadians past and present, and how, through war, conflict, and peace support operations, Canadians have affected, and have been affected by, the world around them. Special exhibitions and programmes also explore non-Canadian and general themes related to the human experience of war and the subject of armed conflict, past and present.
Information (media):
Christina Selin
Senior Media Relations Officer
Canadian War Museum
Telephone: (819) 776-8607
E-mail: mailto:christina.selin@warmuseum.ca
Pierre Leduc
Communications Officer
Canadian War Museum
Phone: (819) 776-8608
E-mail: mailto:pierre.leduc@warmuseum.ca
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