Human Rights Arts and Film Festival 2014

Overview

Go to the movies and feel good doing it. Now in its seventh year, The Human Rights Arts & Film Festival will once again shine a light on contemporary human rights issues through a carefully curated lineup of socially conscious films.

Rich Hill takes place in the titular Missouri mining town and follows three young men struggling with poverty, mental illness and the turmoil of adolescence. Praised for its empathetic touch, the film won the Documentary Jury Prize at Sundance earlier this year.

Everyday Rebellion has a somewhat broader subject, highlighting nonviolent protests happening all around the world. From Occupy Wall Street to the Iranian democracy movement to topless activists in the Ukraine, it's a truly global story about people united by courage.

Another standout, Light Fly, Fly High offers a unique tale of female empowerment. A member of India's 'untouchable' class, Thulasi dreams of becoming of a professional boxer, only to find many of her toughest bouts being fought outside the ring.

For the full Human Rights Arts & Films Festival program, visit www.hraff.org.au.