2017
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Let us imagine the future through multiple perspectives: quantum physics and human consciousness, robots and humans, love and relationships, gene banks and the apocalypse, social networks and surveillance, nuclear fusion and artificial suns, climate crisis and geopolitics, eugenics, and extraterrestrial intelligence. Though this program is titled The Future Is Near, perhaps the future has already arrived. The more important question is: Are we ready?
The rights protected by the two covenants are vast and far-reaching—so much so that even if we narrated them like a modern-day One Thousand and One Nights, we might still never finish. And yet, there’s so much we want to say, and only so much we can say. From refugees and the principle of non-refoulement, to inclusive education for persons with disabilities; from climate change and the right to adequate food, to Losheng Sanatorium and the fight against forced eviction; from state violence to transitional justice—these layered issues form a dense, interwoven fabric. Even if we only manage to capture fleeting glimpses, we still hope that through each human rights film festival, and through every note we take along the way, we can preserve a few shimmering fragments of truth. Together, we may begin to outline the most vivid and realistic images of human rights. Don’t forget: After watching any film in this program, be sure to complete the survey. It’s not just a way to deepen your understanding of the human rights themes linked to the covenants—it’s also your chance to enter our prize draw!