Host a Film Event
| The Films Making a Killing: Inside the International Arms Trade The documentary highlights the methods and consequences of both the illegal and the legal international trade in small arms. Lord of War: Starring Nicholas Cage & Ethan Hawke "Lord of War" is an action thriller chronicling the global exploits of a U.S.-based arms broker who traffics weapons to dictators and human rights abusers while trying to stay out of the clutches of an intrepid Interpol Agent. Where To Get the Movies Making a killing is included on Disk 2 of the Lord of War DVD. You can pick up a copy at your local video store. |
One great opportunity to educate others about the effect of the international arms trade on conflict areas such as Darfur is to host a screening of the 15 minute documentary "Making a Killing" or the feature film "Lord of War." A film screening provides you with a concerned audience to whom you can explain and discuss Amnesty’s goals in addition to providing action opportunities. See fact sheet, discussion guide and actions.
Just choose the level of event that fits your available time and resources (Level 1, 2, or 3 below) and get started! You can use these activities to stimulate discussion, educate people about small arms, and to have fun!
Level 1: Requires minimal planning, even 1 person can do it!
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Invite 5 friends to a short film screening at your house.
Level 2: Requires 2 - 5 hours planning.
- Host a film and discussion night. Invite 15+ people to watch the movie together and then have a discussion.
- Use the discussion guide for sample questions and useful facts.
Level 3: Requires 5 - 15 hours planning.
- Host a joint event with a movie and a speaker. You could even connect
with your local Save Darfur chapter and make it a huge event!
- - For a list of speakers in your area, contact your Amnesty Regional Office at (toll free): 1-866-A-REGION.
- - Find your nearest Save Darfur chapter
- - Learn more about how to host a speaker visit
