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Global Voices of Nonviolence 2011
The Path to Peace Begins Here
We’re incredibly encouraged by the participation and hopeful for the future. Global Voices of Nonviolence (GVoN) kicked off on the U.N. International Day of Peace (9/21) with live events in Washington D.C. and London (UK), coupled with the online premiere of Little Town of Bethlehem. The capstone event took place on October 3 at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, one day after the U.N. International Day of Nonviolence.
This time period centered around screenings of Little Town of Bethlehem and discussions about how nonviolence is the best hope for peace. Little Town of Bethlehem shares the gripping story of how three men born into the cycle of violence in the Holy Land have chosen to risk everything to bring peace through nonviolence. Sami and Ahmad are Palestinians; one is a Christian, the other a Muslim; and Yonatan is an Israeli Jew. Each finds inspiration through the examples of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi.
Learn more about Global Voices of Nonviolence from the President of EthnoGraphic Media, Bill Oechsler.
| • | Watch a short video in which Bill shares his hope for Global Voices of Nonviolence. | |
| • | Listen to a radio interview on Doug Pagitt Radio where Doug Pagitt discusses Global Voices of Nonviolence with Bill Oechsler. | |
How You Can Get Involved
Global Voices of Nonviolence 2011 may be over, but the conversation continues. Be one of hundreds of thought leaders to host a screening event of your own; Post your comments about nonviolence and the film on Facebook or Twitter; find and participate in a screening event near you.
September 21 U.S. Kickoff Event
The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. hosted the U.S. kickoff event in the Edward J. Pryzbyla Center — Great Room. This included a live screening of Little Town of Bethlehem immediately followed by a post-screening discussion with knowledgeable panelists.
Sami Awad, Holy Land Trust; Anas Malik, Xavier; Atalia Omer, Notre Dame; and Maryann Cusimano Love, The Catholic University of America served on the post-screening panel. Paul Raushenbush, Senior Religion Editor at The Huffington Post, moderated the discussion, which will be available for you to watch on Beliefnet.com 9/22 through 10/2.
September 21 UK Launch Event
A companion launch event took place on the same day in the UK at All Hallows Church, London Wall, London, where participants enjoyed a screening of Little Town of Bethlehem followed by a live panel discussion.
October 3 Ireland Capstone Event
The capstone event for Global Voices of Nonviolence was held at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, on October 3, the day after the U.N. International Day of Nonviolence, which is also Gandhi’s birthday.
Thought Leaders: Host Your Own Screening Event
Join hundreds of colleges, universities, houses of worship, and other organizations that have hosted a screening of, and discussion about, the award-winning nonviolence documentary Little Town of Bethlehem.
| • | Learn more about hosting a screening. (If you already own a screening license, there’s no licensing cost to screen the film again.) | |
| • | Learn more about post-screening discussion panels and available panelists. | |
| • | Download the list of all screenings of Little Town of Bethlehem to date (PDF). | |
| • | Check out the full list of Endorsements for the film. | |
| • | Download a list of festival awards and laurels (PDF) for the film. | |
Find and Participate in a Screening Event Near You
Nothing surpasses a live screening experience where you can engage in conversation with discussion panelists and others about the global nonviolence movement. If there is a screening event near you, we highly recommend that you participate.
For a list of screening events we know of in North America, go here. For a list of screening events in other countries, go here. Check back periodically since new events are added regularly.
Engage in Conversation
Whether at a live event, on social media sites, or both, Global Voices of Nonviolence is all about engaging in conversation about the nonviolence movement.
| • | Discuss nonviolence and the film on Facebook | |
| • | Discuss nonviolence and the film on Twitter (use hashtag #GVoN) | |
Watch Voices of Nonviolence On Us 
If you sign up for The Adventure, EthnoGraphic Media’s quarterly email newsletter, we’ll give you FREE exclusive access to the inspirational film Voices of Nonviolence, a $4.95 value. This short film showcases Little Town of Bethlehem panelists and others speaking out for nonviolence as the best hope for ending the cycle of violence in the Holy Land.
