Afghan Connections: September 2007

Dear Editor,

I am writing to you from Women Make Movies---a non-profit media arts organization and the world's leading distributor of independent films by and about women---to let you know about an extraordinary program that is airing next week on PBS, which will be of interest to your readers.

A WOMAN AMONG WARLORDS, a program based on Eva Mulvad's award-winning documentary, ENEMIES OF HAPPINESS, follows outspoken Afghani women's rights activist Malalai Joya during the final weeks of her riveting campaign for a seat in the newly formed democratic parliament of Afghanistan.

Women Make Movies is proud to be distributing ENEMIES OF HAPPINESS and we invite you to tune in on September 11th for the national broadcast premiere of A WOMAN AMONG WARLORDS on the acclaimed PBS series WIDE ANGLE!

As you know, documentary film can be an incredible tool for education and awareness, and this national broadcast offers an unprecedented opportunity to not only shed light on the state of politics in war-torn Afghanistan, but also to call attention to global issues of women's human rights, democracy, and social justice. These are the very issues for which Malalai Joya has been an outspoken champion, and she continues to fight on behalf of her constituents despite repeated threats to her life and a recent illegal suspension from parliament.

Please help us spread the word about Malalai Joya's remarkable story! With the broadcast approaching so quickly, we're doing all we can to solicit support from as many diverse constituencies as possible. Thank you so much in advance for your attention to this request!

Here's how you can help:

• Tune in to the broadcast premiere on PBS on Sept 11th at 9pm (check local listings).
• Forward the announcement below to your members, staff, colleagues and friends.
• Post a link to the announcement on your website or blog. [Link to: http://www.wmm.com/enemiesofhappiness/]
• Forward this e-mail to like-minded discussion groups or listservs.

• Learn More about the film.

• Learn more about Malalai Joya.

Feel free to contact me via phone or email if you have any questions or suggestions.

Sincerely,

Sarah Reynolds

Educational Sales & Marketing Coordinator

WOMEN MAKE MOVIES

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New York, NY 10013

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HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

» Tune in to the broadcast premiere on PBS on Sept 11 at 9 PM ( check local listings).

» Forward this email on to your organization's members, friends, and colleagues.

» Post an announcement about the film and broadcast to your listserv.

» Include information about the film and broadcast in your newsletter.

» Link your website here.

Women Make Movies
462 Broadway, Suite 500
New York, NY 10013
P/212-925-0606 x360
F/212-925-2052
orders@wmm.com
www.wmm.com

Premiering on PBS' WIDE ANGLE series:
A WOMAN AMONG WARLORDS
Based on the Award Winning Film, ENEMIES OF HAPPINESS

NATIONAL BROADCAST
PREMIERE
PBS | SEPT 11 | 9 PM
Check Local Listings

Women Make Movies is proud to announce the highly anticipated national broadcast premiere of A WOMAN AMONG WARLORDS, based on the award winning film, ENEMIES OF HAPPINESS, on the PBS series, WIDE ANGLE, Sept 11 at 9 PM on most PBS stations ( check local listings).

"A revelatory portrait of this extraordinary freedom fighter and the way she won the hearts of voters... "
Caroline Libresco
Sundance Film Festival

About ENEMIES OF HAPPINESS
Winner of numerous awards including the Sundance World Cinema Documentary Jury Prize, this inspiring film follows Malalai Joya - an extraordinary, outspoken young woman, a folk hero and a women's rights activist - during the final weeks of her riveting campaign for a seat in the newly formed democratic parliament in Afghanistan. Recently suspended from her seat for harshly criticizing the parliament, Joya continues to struggle for the rights of the people of Afghanistan. Learn more.

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