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Protests / Unrest
1. Thousands of people gathered in and around Tehran to commemorate the deaths of several protesters who died a month ago. It was also the anniversary of Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh’s uprising against the former Shah more than half a century ago. The protest today was
16 July 2009
Sydney PEN, the influential body of writers and readers devoted to freedom of expression, has congratulated the Melbourne International Film Festival for its firm stance against Chinese attempts to censor its 2009 festival program.
Melbourne International Film
EARTH WHISPERERS PAPATUANUKU
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY, 2009
DIRECTOR: KATHLEEN GALLAGHER
WICKCANDLEFILM: http://www.wickcandle.co.nz
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