FINAL BALLOTING FOR 2007 POLITICAL FILM SOCIETY AWARDS CONTINUES
Having narrowed choices to the top films in each category, Political Film Society members are invited to cast final ballots by March 1, 2008. The choice “Undecided” is for films not viewed.
Select the best from the categoryEXPOSÉ, fact-based films that raise political consciousness:
| FILM TITLE | ACCEPT | REJECT | UNDECIDED | CONTENT (see full review on website) |
| American Gangster | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | ¾ of NYPD’s narc unit are caught on the take |
| Breach | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | how the FBI caught America’s top CIA counterspy |
| Charlie Wilson’s War | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | the CIA covertly defeats the Soviets in Afghanistan |
| Holly | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | how Asian girls are trapped in prostitution |
| Persepolis | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | true story of Iran’s politics from 1921- present |
Vote for the top film that raises consciousness of the need for improvements inHUMAN RIGHTS:
| FILM TITLE | ACCEPT | REJECT | UNDECIDED | CONTENT (see full review on website) |
| Amazing Grace | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | how Britain abolished slavery |
| Bamako | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | reduced quality of life due to the World Bank |
| Beyond the Gates | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | the Rwandan genocide explained |
| Charlie Wilson’s War | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | depicts the Soviet genocide in Afghanistan |
| Persepolis | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | violations during the Shah & currently in Iran |
Vote for the top film that raises consciousness of the need for PEACE:
| FILM TITLE | ACCEPT | REJECT | UNDECIDED | CONTENT (see full review on website) |
| Black Friday | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | how communal violence begets violence in India |
| In the Valley of Elah | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | how the Iraq War has poisoned the minds of GIs |
| O Jerusalem | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | the need for peace between Israelis & Palestinians |
| Redacted | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | culturally insensitive GIs murder/rape Iraqis |
| The Situation | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | a journalist finds 16 levels of violence in Iraq |
Vote for the best film promoting DEMOCRACY:
| FILM TITLE | ACCEPT | REJECT | UNDECIDED | CONTENT (see full review on website) |
| Amazing Grace | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | 300,00 Britons demand an end to slavery |
| September Dawn | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | why church & state should be kept separate |
| Shooter | ( ) | ( ) | ( ) | how Washington is in bed with corporate America |
The winner will be selected from a count of final ballots during a meeting of the Board of Directors which begins at 11 a.m., March 1, at 8481 Allenwood Road, Los Angeles, CA.