Comments on: Gay Films Seized in Canada http://www.altfg.com/blog/gay/gay-films-seized-in-canada-123/ The Oscars, film awards, new releases, Los Angeles screenings, movie classics, gay movies, film festivals, box office, foreign and independent films Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:29:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sarienahttp://www.altfg.com/blog/gay/gay-films-seized-in-canada-123/#comment-484060 Sariena Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:21:28 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18717#comment-484060 I would expect this in a country that still binds and gags and kills people for being who they are. But Canada? Shamim and Hanan's films are the epitome of universal connection, regardless of social status, religion and sexual orientation. The characters in her films are representatives of the world, struggling with "human" feelings and an evolution of themselves-themes anyone can relate to. The films have connected world-wide with audiences-gay and straight and have won dozens of film festival awards. To be truly enlightened, see them both and decide for yourself. Canada: You are supposed to be one of the leading epicenters of World Cinema, equality and liberation. Set an example for that for which you stand, in all areas, except this-this is truly hypocritical and not conducive to progression. Your citizens are free-and with that freedom comes exposure to experience lives and stories other than our own. Shamim and Hanan at Enlightenment Productions, have broken down all kinds of barriers around the world,with their cinematically beautiful films and luckily through their own experiences they know and have conveyed the indispensible value of personal freedom. Watch the films, and support these two progressive film makers & perhaps you'll transgress your own mindset as many others have. Sariena I would expect this in a country that still binds and gags and kills people for being who they are. But Canada? Shamim and Hanan's films are the epitome of universal connection, regardless of social status, religion and sexual orientation. The characters in her films are representatives of the world, struggling with "human" feelings and an evolution of themselves-themes anyone can relate to. The films have connected world-wide with audiences-gay and straight and have won dozens of film festival awards. To be truly enlightened, see them both and decide for yourself. Canada: You are supposed to be one of the leading epicenters of World Cinema, equality and liberation. Set an example for that for which you stand, in all areas, except this-this is truly hypocritical and not conducive to progression. Your citizens are free-and with that freedom comes exposure to experience lives and stories other than our own. Shamim and Hanan at Enlightenment Productions, have broken down all kinds of barriers around the world,with their cinematically beautiful films and luckily through their own experiences they know and have conveyed the indispensible value of personal freedom. Watch the films, and support these two progressive film makers & perhaps you'll transgress your own mindset as many others have.

Sariena

]]> By: Zelia Lobo-Hagiwarahttp://www.altfg.com/blog/gay/gay-films-seized-in-canada-123/#comment-484020 Zelia Lobo-Hagiwara Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:46 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18717#comment-484020 Canada is an extremely progressive country and there is no justification for the seizure of Shamim Sarif's multi award-winning films, moreso when one of the main actors, Lisa Ray, is a famous Canadian actor. Lisa Ray is suffering from multiple myeloma and her worldwide fans help fund her Canadian charities with tens of thousands of dollars to find a cure for the disease. To serve some rainbow coloured icing cake to the border services folks, it might help to cross the Canadian border carrying both "The World Unseen" and "I Can't Think Straight" DVDs. Make a flashy flier showing Shamim Sarif's picture, her bio, synopses of her two films, pictures of the films, the awards they have received, list where they were screened in North America, and the link to Enlightenment Productions (all information is available at ). Declare the DVDs at customs together with the flier as “personal possession” or “daily dose of personal entertainment and relaxation”. Have the ICTS Soundtrack playing in your ear or on the car stereo. Wear the ICTS T-shirt should you own one. Remain patient, polite, and smiling while at the border crossing. Thanks and Cheers! Canada is an extremely progressive country and there is no justification for the seizure of Shamim Sarif's multi award-winning films, moreso when one of the main actors, Lisa Ray, is a famous Canadian actor. Lisa Ray is suffering from multiple myeloma and her worldwide fans help fund her Canadian charities with tens of thousands of dollars to find a cure for the disease.

To serve some rainbow coloured icing cake to the border services folks, it might help to cross the Canadian border carrying both "The World Unseen" and "I Can't Think Straight" DVDs. Make a flashy flier showing Shamim Sarif's picture, her bio, synopses of her two films, pictures of the films, the awards they have received, list where they were screened in North America, and the link to Enlightenment Productions (all information is available at ). Declare the DVDs at customs together with the flier as “personal possession” or “daily dose of personal entertainment and relaxation”. Have the ICTS Soundtrack playing in your ear or on the car stereo. Wear the ICTS T-shirt should you own one. Remain patient, polite, and smiling while at the border crossing.

Thanks and Cheers!

]]> By: Mrlhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/gay/gay-films-seized-in-canada-123/#comment-484000 Mrl Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:03:26 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18717#comment-484000 This is really sad. I live in Vancouver and have ordered one of the movies listed above plus books and they came with no problem. Why cause problems for people who are celebrating the art of film making and increasing awareness? Doesn't make any sense, especially in Canada. This is really sad.
I live in Vancouver and have ordered one of the movies listed above plus books and they came with no problem.
Why cause problems for people who are celebrating the art of film making and increasing awareness?

Doesn't make any sense, especially in Canada.

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