Noah Bingham
Hey All,
Check out some clips from our interview with Mike Larsen, researcher at the York Center for International and Security Studies. Mike gave us a broad perspective on the use of Security Certificates within the prisons, detention centers and the courts. In these clips Mike explains some of the considerations in the construction of the Kingston Immigration Holding Center (KIHC), dubbed "Guantanamo North," where Almrei, Harkat, Jaballah, Mahjoub were held. He also outlines some of the problems that disturb him with the current measures being implemented. Hope you find these interesting.
Noah Bingham
Hey All,
Just wrapping up from HotDocs. We had some really thought provoking conversations and made some great connections with some wonderful people. Unfortunately though...not enough time to actually catch as many films as we would have liked :)
While we didn't hit our 15k goal before the festival, we did break 14K last week! Thank you all! The many, many people we met throughout the 11 days of the festivals, most of which are very familiar with crowdfunding campaigns for films, were thoroughly impressed with our progress. We could not have done it without your support, so thank you all again!
Now onto planning an event happening in Montreal at the end of the month.
more soon,
Noah Bingham
Hey Everyone!
We're trying to reach $15,000 before Hot Docs begins on April 28th. We're almost at $13,000 with 13 more days to go! If you haven't pitched in yet, any amount helps. And for those of you who have, please continue to spread the word.
15K is about the amount many filmmakers go to Hot Docs and other international festivals to try to secure for development funds, often with projects with much bigger budgets. We want to come with that already take care of, plus with some footage in the can, ALL THANKS TO YOUR HELP & SUPPORT!!! We want to show producers, broadcasters, filmmakers and audience goers that a strong community wants to see this film and want to help it get made!
Let's show 'em!!!
Amar Wala
Hey everyone,
We sat down with Matt Weber and Norm Boxall (Mohamed Harkat's lawyers) a few weeks ago in Ottawa. It was a fascinating interview, and they really highlighted the differences between a security certificate case and a normal criminal case. We have always been curious about what this process is like for the lawyers. I mean, how do you defend somebody without knowing what the evidence against them is? Matt and Norm were really able to shed some light on that for us.
Here are a couple of moments from the interview: first, Matt Weber gives us an example of the government's use of "National Security" as reasoning to avoid answering certain questions. Secondly, we have Norm Boxall illustrating the basic differences between a normal criminal case and a security certificate. As you'll see, there's really no comparison. Enjoy!
Noah Bingham
Check out a new set of photos from our interview with Mike Larsen, PhD Candidate and Security Studies researcher.
Noah Bingham
Hey All,
Here are some photos of our recent trip to Ottawa to interview Norm Boxall and Matthew Webber, Mohamed Harkat's legal team.
Hope you enjoy them.
more soon,
Noah Bingham
Hey All!
The Good Son DVDs are are now in the mail.
If you have donated $50 or more look out for a package in the next week or two.
Here are some photos of our mini-assembly line.
Thank you all for the support!
Noah Bingham
We've been invited to speak at SPINLAW (Student Public Interest Network Legal Action Workshop).
We'll be presenting at:
1:15pm,
Flavelle House
Falculty of Law, University of Toronto
78 Queen's Park
MAP
Check out SPINLAW's website for more info.
If you are interested in any of the panels, registration ENDS TODAY. Register here.
Amar Wala
Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that The Red Car Producers is having a reading of their amazing new play on March 3rd. The play puts a fictitious American President on trial for the kidnapping and torture of an Afghani American in the name of national security. It's written by legendary Judge H. Lee Sarokin, who will be part of a panel that follows the reading along with Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Details can be found here, under projects.
