Thursday August 21

Film Series Poster (PDF)

The Guatemala Solidarity Committee of Boston Invites You to a Summer Movie Series on Guatemala.



Times: 7 pm to 9 pm



Location: Central Square Public Library. 45 Pearl St. Cambridge, MA



Directions: Take the Red Line to Central Square, walk 1 block on Mass Ave. towards Boston, take your first right onto Pearl Street. Parking available next door.



Each movie will have a formal introduction and free refreshments will be available during the event.



For more information, call Jacob Carter at 860-459-7428.





Thurs., Aug. 21 - When the Mountains Tremble



Directed by Pamela Yates and Newton Thomas Sigel.

Guatemala. 1983, 1992, 2004 Fiction. 90 min.



This new, updated version of the 1983 classic on war and social revolution in Guatemala is a vigorous and persuasive documentary. When the Mountains Tremble describes the struggle of the largely indigenous peasantry against a heritage of state and foreign oppression. Centered on the experiences of Rigoberta Menchú, a Quiché Mayan woman and winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize.



Special Jury Award: Sundance Film Festival

Blue Ribbon Award: American Film Festival

Grand Coral Award/Best N. American Documentary: Havana Film Festival