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I am Eleven at UVIC’s Cinecenta Theatre

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Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey travelled the world for six years talking with 11-year-olds to create an insightful, funny and moving documentary portrait of childhood.

From an orphanage in India, to a single-parent household in inner-city Melbourne, Australia, to bathing with elephants in Thailand, I AM ELEVEN explores the lives and thoughts of children from 15 different countries.

I AM ELEVEN weaves together deeply personal and at times hilarious portraits of what it means to linger briefly at this transitional age. These ‘not quite kids, not quite teenagers’ share thoughts on a range of subjects such as love, war, global warming, music, terrorism, culture, family, happiness, religion and the future. Each of their situations allows a single glimpse into a young mind, and combine to provide a powerful insight into the future of our world.

Straight forward and personal with frank openness and sometimes naivety of childhood, and the sharp and surprisingly brave wisdom and knowing of adulthood this movie is a must see for anyone who is, or once was, eleven-years-old.

CISV Victoria is proud to present Victoria’s premiere of the movie I AM ELEVEN at Uvic’s Cinecenta Theatre on Saturday February 20, 2016. There are three shows starting at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Advance tickets are available via EventBrite and are fairly priced at $5.00 for Children/Youth/Students and $10.00 General admission. Limited tickets will be available at the door.

CISV was founded on the belief that a culture of peace is possible through education and friendship, and that a real difference can be made by starting with children. CISV educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world and through a global community of dedicated volunteers, based in over two hundred cities worldwide, creating opportunities for youth to experience the enrichment of cultural diversity through unique educational programs.

The foundation Village Program brings together 48 eleven-year-old children (2 boys and 2 girls) from 12 CISV member countries to spend four weeks living, learning and playing together as friends. CISV Victoria’s innovative, fun, non-formal peace education ‘learning by doing’ local program for teens explore theme topics and encourage youth to take a leading role in planning and organizing activities. CISV families meet monthly and the Victoria chapter is accepting new members.

 

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