The Lord of War
Action Guide
Make an ImpactIntroduction | The Problem | Make an Impact | Quickie Q & A
Takes just a little time, even one person can do it!
Level ISee the film Lord of War in your local theatre (released Sept 16). Check your local listings for time and location.
Go online and respond to our 3 actions, today!
Tip - Let your fingers to the walking!
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Log on and sign up to receive quick alerts and easy actions in your inbox. You can also download a screensaver or desktop background for your computer.
- Be one in a million! Demonstrate your support for an International Arms Trade Treaty. Add your picture to the Million Faces Petition, which will be presented to the world's governments at the UN during the summer of 2006.
- Ask US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice to stop the massive flow of arms to the Democratic Republic of Congo and say no to nearly 30,000 being killed each month.
- Ask Congress to rein in arms brokers, by supporting a global agreement that lives up to the standards of US law - among the toughest in the world on arms brokering!
Level 2
Call your friends and group members, it just takes a few hours of planning and activity.
Tip - Be ready to take action at your events, have materials handy!
Download petitions: or Email film2005@aiusa.org or call AIUSA's DC office at 202.544.0200 X245 246 to order postcards. 50 copies minimum order, while supplies last.
Download petitions: or Email film2005@aiusa.org or call AIUSA's DC office at 202.544.0200 X245 246 to order postcards. 50 copies minimum order, while supplies last.
- Collect 10 photos for the Million Faces Petition. Download instructions for the Million Faces Petition.
- Tell your friends, school and family about the movie! Send an e-vite with details about local screenings.
- Organize "Dinner and a Movie" with your friends or group!
- Have a party to discuss & take action around the film's issues. Consider also meeting at a coffeehouse or restaurant for dinner or drinks.
Tip - Be prepared to discuss the issues in the film.
Use the Quickie Q & A at the end of this guide to help you facilitate discussions about the film.
Use the Quickie Q & A at the end of this guide to help you facilitate discussions about the film.
And remember, if you get a question on domestic gun control, AI does not oppose the right to civilian gun ownership.
Level 3
All Level 1 and 2 Actions Plus:
Tip Get visual with your table, event or bulletin board:
Download and print the AIUSA promotional flyer (In PDF) from or Email film2005@aiusa.org or call AIUSA's DC office at 202.544.0200 X245 to order it. 25 copies minimum order, while supplies last.
Set up a Killing Field at a town center or student center on campus. Select an area about 10'x10', fill area with 800 flags to represent the number of people killed each day with small arms and light weapons. Buy small flags at a local garden store or make your own with index cards and pencils.
Make customized t-shirts for you, your group, class and friends to wear. Use your own art supplies or print the AIUSA promotional flyer onto printable Iron-on paper.
Download and print the AIUSA promotional flyer (In PDF) from or Email film2005@aiusa.org or call AIUSA's DC office at 202.544.0200 X245 to order it. 25 copies minimum order, while supplies last.
Set up a Killing Field at a town center or student center on campus. Select an area about 10'x10', fill area with 800 flags to represent the number of people killed each day with small arms and light weapons. Buy small flags at a local garden store or make your own with index cards and pencils.
Make customized t-shirts for you, your group, class and friends to wear. Use your own art supplies or print the AIUSA promotional flyer onto printable Iron-on paper.
- Leaflet and table at movie theatres. Get permission from your local movie theatre to distribute materials or set up a small table. Recruit a few friends or group members to walk through the crowd, pass out information and ask moviegoers to sign the actions.
- Collect 50 photos for the Million Faces Petition. Set up a table on campus during the lunch-time hours everyday for 1 week. Download instructions.
- Send flyers and postcards to local NGOs you collaborate with, encouraging them to see the film and encourage their members to take action.
- Host a town meeting or educational event. Reach out to local organizations to plan an event to educate your community
