Tibetan film screening at Langara

published by asingh on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 22:38

The Canada Tibet Committee Vancouver is hosting Lhamo Tso for a public talk and screening of “Leaving Fear Behind”.

Her husband, Dhondup Wangchen, created the 30-minute documentary film in 2008.

He filmed clandestinely in Tibet, hoping to provide a vehicle for Tibetans to express their views prior to the Beijing Olympics.

Wangchen travelled widely interviewing Tibetans from all walks of life, and then managed to smuggle the raw footage and editing instructions out of China. In March 2008 Chinese authorities arrested him.

He was charged with “subversion” and is now serving a 6 year prison sentence for having created this film.

Lhamo Tso fled Tibet five years ago, seeking freedom from political oppression, and safety for her family. She now lives in Dharamsala, India with her 4 children and in-laws.

Date: Monday May 7th, 2012

Time: pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver BC

Room: C509 (Multipurpose room)

Suggested Donation: $10 (sliding scale)

Contact: ancouvertibet

@gmail.com, 778-999-4578