WE RISE ABOVE: NEW FILMS ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Political freedom and human rights issues are at the crossroads with the explosion of protest and demonstrations around the world. We Rise Above is a film series which explores issues and leading figures in the field of human rights.

The series, which runs from October to February includes several films - from Alison Klayman's portrait of contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei Never Sorry to Michelle Mitchell's investigative look at the improper use of funds for Haiti relief in Haiti: Where Did the Money Go?. Stefano Savana's Tahrir Liberation Square illuminates the two most exciting weeks in the history of modern Egypt and human rights champion Harry Belafonte gives a stirring portrait in Sing Your Song.

  AI WEIWEI NEVER SORRY
Nov 16 - 22 at 9:30 PM
A funny, poignant, and dramatic portrait of one of the world's leading artists and spokesmen for human rights in China - Ai Weiwei. 
  HAITI: WHERE DID THE MONEY GO?
Thu Nov 22 at 7:00 PM
Michele Mitchell's angry documentary Haiti: Where Did The Money Go? asks the questions why do conditions in Haiti continue to deteriorate when billions have been donated?
  TAHRIR LIBERATION SQUARE
Thu Dec 13 at 7:00 PM
A riveting account of the occupation of Tahrir Square and the rise of the Egyptian revolution.

THE INVISIBLE WAR
Fri Jan 18 - Sun Jan 20 at 7:00 PM
An investigative documentary about one of America's most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military.

WE RISE ABOVE: SHORT FILMS ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Thu Jan 31 at 7:00 PM
Films focus on strong women whose lives are forever altered by human rights abuses. This program highlights their courage, voice and will to reclaim their lives.

SING YOUR SONG
Wed Feb 13 & Thu Feb 14 at 7:00 PM
An up close look at Harry Belafonte, one of the truly heroic cultural and political figures of the past 60 years. The film presents a brief look at the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of an insider.

We Rise Above is generously sponsored by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights