‘Migration of Beauty’ in Toronto

January 8, 2010

Ethiomedia

| January 8, 2010

TORONTO (Ethiomedia) – The rising popularity of the Migration of Beauty has now gripped Toronto, where there is also a sizeable Ethiopian community. This award-bound documentary film by Chris Flaherty would be screened at Bloor Cinema. By the way, what is the story behind the Migration of Beauty?

MIGRATION OF BEAUTY – In 2005 the Ethiopian government massacred some 200 unarmed civilians after a disputed national election. Ethiopians in the United States reacted by using their U.S. citizenship to impose foreign aid restrictions against their native country. Migration of Beauty shows how citizenship in the U.S. can lead to political empowerment when immigrants engage the system. It further shows how civic involvement can influence issues concerning human rights and democracy on a World scale. If not sold out, tickets are available for $10.00. (See www.bloorcinema.com. )

When questions pop up in connection with the Migration of Beauty, film producer Chris Flaherty would be in your midst to address them.

Meanwhile,
Migration of Beauty has been officially selected for the 2010 Pan African Film Festival. The PAFF is one the largest festivals that deals with African issues in the U.S. This is truly a tremendous venue for the film, and Chris says
he is very proud of the of the achievement. For details, check www.paff.org.

Slowly but surely, Migration of Beauty is being sought after by folks near and afar. The film will be showing in Washington DC at the Goethe Institute on February 20th, Saturday at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The theater is located in Chinatown less than one block from the Gallery Place Metro station. Tickets will be available at the door.

Migration of Beauty has been officially selected for the 2010 International Film Festival Egypt. The festival will take place in Cairo Egypt next April. Here is their website: www.amritsa.com/e2.html.

Asked what are his next moves, Chris Flaherty says, “I have been specifically aiming for major festivals in Africa. So far we have been accepted by two major international film festivals and I hope to report more acceptances in the near future.”

Chris is also thankful to his friends in Washington, DC, New York City, Toronto, Seattle or anywhere he goes and try to help him with the promotion of Migration of Beauty. ”
For all those that truly believed in me I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude for their support. These people know who they are. I love you all!”

‘Migration of Beauty’ in Toronto

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