After centuries of repression from within and without, extraction of wealth, and both human and environmental ruin, people of “Our America”—Jose Marti

Marti’s words are asserting themselves. And the current minder of empire, alarmed, intervenes. Those inclined toward justice and fairness are invited to recall some history and learn more about stirrings in Latin America.

These are films that teach, but also raise questions. We’ll have time for discussion. Donations are welcome, but not essential. Any proceeds will go toward furthering Peace Action’s educational work. We’ll have refreshments.

Where? Peace Action Maine, 644 Congress Street, Portland Maine

March 6, 2008—Salud!

Directed by Connie Field

Released a few months ago, the film looks at health care Cuban style, especially the heroic story of Cuban health workers abroad—30,000 physicians in almost 70 countries. It’s a beautifully made film that reports also on Cuba’s achievement in providing medical education for tens of thousands of young people throughout the world in their own countries and in Cuba. The real subject is global health care and meeting human needs.

For information, call Tom Whitney, South Paris, Maine, Phone (207) 743-2183, or Danny Muller, Peace Action Maine, Phone (207) 772-0680