여러분 fb 친구들...아들/손자/며느리/딸/사위/아내/...모두에게 쫘악 알려주소! 고맙습니다. 제주 강정마을 해군지대 반다!!!! 미군 군사가 들어와 이젠 아름다운 제주도까지 피바다로 만드려고 전쟁준비하는것..보고만 있을것이냐? 저항해야 한다! 철저히! 우리 나라 미국놈의 손으로 넘어가기전!!!! (찍그림--사진은 조금 있다가..) IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: able executive board members Use until October 26th 12gogoable@gmail Wading Combat Boots, into the Blue Ocean The first screening events by ABLE with two award winning documentary films: Gosts of Jeju & Targeted Village Fort Lee, New Jersey – ABLE, a group of concerned citizens, is presenting two consecutive days of award-winning films on the issue of U.S. military bases that have been simmering for a long time in Asian nations: Jeju Island, Korea and Okinawa, Japan. Being small populated Islands in Asia, and yet having a reputation of being “treasure chests of biodiversity,” both areas have been neglected by their own nation’s governments and offered as collateral for the protection by the United States and its East Asian Military strategy since the end of World War II. The residents’ basic human rights, security, living and natural environments have not only been neglected but also marginalized and ignored in media coverage and textbooks for decades. Thus even their compatriots are not well aware of their plight. Through these film viewings, ABLE is aiming to raise awareness among local Korean, Japanese, and people of other Asian countries as well as American communities, of these evidences and hidden or unspoken historic development of the U.S. military presence in Asia. The Ghosts of Jeju -- NJ Premiere This shocking documentary is about the struggle of the people of Jeju Island, S. Korea. Set in the context of the American presence in Korea after World War II, the film reveals horrible atrocities at the hands of the U.S. Military Government of Korea. Using previously confidential and classified photos, film and documents, this showing will be the first English-language documentary about the struggle of the brave people of Gangjeong village who are opposing the military advance of the United States, just as their parents and relatives did in 1947. Just as then, they are being arrested, jailed, fined, and hospitalized from injuries due to police brutality, for resisting the construction of a massive naval base that will accommodate America’s “pivot to Asia,” and will destroy their 400 year old village and their UNESCO protected environment. And yet, the indomitable spirit of the Villagers and their supporters, who have not lost hope in spite of overwhelming odds, will inspire and motivate everyone who believes there is a better way to live together on this planet. The film viewing is to be followed by a SKYPE meeting with the filmmaker Regis Tremblay in Main and with Yasuyo Tanaka reporting from Jeju Island’s Peace Festival. The Targeted Village: The documentary depicts Okinawan residents’ fight against the testing/training of Osprey MV-22 aircraft at Futenma airbase of the U.S. Marine Corp in Ginowan and Takae, Okinawa. Okinawa is known for its subtropical rainforest and crystal clear ocean, both rich in biodiversity. During the Vietnam War, the villagers were used as mocked “targets” in their local forest, in order for U.S. soldiers to exercise attacking Vietcongs prior to their deployment to Vietnam. Now the village has been “targeted” by the Japanese government who allows the stationing of U.S. military forces in Okinawa. By filing the lawsuits called a “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” the Japanese government punishes local Takae residents who engage in protesting activities against the construction of the Osprey helipads in their subtropical rainforest. On August 13, 2012, the US government cancelled Osprey training at two military air bases in Hawaii due to opposition from local residents who are concerned over noise and safety issues, and potential damage to local heritage sites and habitats of endangered species. One of them is a bat called “Hoary Bat.” Some Okinawans say: “Are we, Okinawan lesser than bat?” The film viewing is to be followed by a discussion with a video letter from Okinawa, “No Helipad Takae Resident Society” [email protected]. WHEN: Saturday October 25 2014 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm “The Ghosts of Jeju” Sunday October 26 2014 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm “The Targeted Village” WHERE: Fort Lee Public Library: 320 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Phone: (201) 592-3615 fortlee.bccls.org/ , fortlee.bccls.org/pl-directions From New York City, take #158 of NJ Transit from 42nd Port Authority to the venue ADMISSION: Admission is free. Some snack and drink will be served. GUEST SPEAKERS: Regis Tremplay (via Skype): Independent filmmaker & No Helipad Takae Resident Society (via video letter) Founders, executive board members of ABLE (in alphabetical order): Rachel Clark, Hiroshi Kono, Yasuyo Tanaka, Ayumi Temlock
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