Screening of "Dirty Wars" at the Flying Squirrel
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The Flying Squirrel Community Space played host to investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill's Oscar-nominated documentary "Dirty Wars" on February 18 2014. The film chronicles the USA's expanding covert and proxy wars in the Mideast, Asia and Africa. While not explicitly mentioned in the film, the US engages in similar activities in Central and South America. The free screening was sponsored by Rochester Against War. About 40 people were in attendance. It was not the first time the film was shown in Rochester. The Cinema theater hosted it during its theatrical release in November, which was sponsored by Rochester Community Television.
The film is nominated for Best Documentary. More screenings are planned for the Rochester area as long as the wars continue.
Doug Noble, of Rochester Against War hosts a discussion following the February 18 showing.
After the November showing, a discussion was held with the film's directory Rick Rowley via skype. Video here:
