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DESCRIPTION:Fri, Jan 28, 2005      8:00 pm    	HEART OF THE CONGO: Does International 
 Aid Help?  Herbst Theater at the War Memorial Performing Arts Center, 
 Veteran's Building  401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister)  San Francisco  A 
 documentary film screening & reception to benefit Action Against Hunger 
 (http://www.aah-usa.com)  With Special Guests:  Samba Ngo -- Congolese 
 Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist  Adam Hochschild -- Author of King Leopold?s 
 Ghost  Anne-Sophie Fournier ? Executive Director, Action Against Hunger  
 Tom Weidlinger ? Producer/Director of Heart of the Congo    SCREENING (8:00 
 pm): Attend the San Francisco premiere of Tom  Weidlinger?s  new 
 documentary, ?Heart of the Congo,? which chronicles how a handful  of aid 
 workers try to help Congolese refugees who have lost everything at  the end 
 of a war. Amid violence from roving militia, systemic corruption  and a 
 legacy of colonial dependence, European and Congolese aid workers  struggle 
 to nurture villagers? collective will to build a self-sufficient  future.  
 ?Heart of the Congo? is a story of courage, hope, perseverance, and how  
 humanitarian aid can save lives and make a lasting difference.  DESSERT 
 RECEPTION (9:00 pm): After the film, enjoy dessert and a  lively reception 
 in the Herbst?s Green Ballroom. Participate in a conversation  about the 
 documentary and its subject matter with filmmaker Tom  Weidlinger, Action 
 Against Hunger?s Anne-Sophie Fournier, Author Adam Hochschild and others.  
 CELEBRATION (10:00 pm): The evening concludes with the fiery Congolese  
 dance music of Samba Ngo, a singer/songwriter/guitarist with over 20  
 albums and countless fans in the United States, France and Congo. Event  
 proceeds benefit Action Against Hunger, an international aid organization 
 that  combats hunger/malnutrition, physical suffering and other distress  
 endangering people?s lives in the emergency situations of war, conflict  
 and natural disaster. Action Against Hunger?s short-term crisis relief is  
 reinforced by longer-term programs that enable people to regain their  
 autonomy and live independent of external aid.  ******  Tickets: Available 
 after Nov. 24  Tickets for the film and reception are $35. For the film 
 only, $10.  To purchase tickets in advance, go to 
 http://www.cityboxoffice.com or  http://www.tickets.com, or call 
 415-392-4400.  Tickets will also be available at the door, though advance 
 purchase is  recommended.  Get Involved:  Want to help spread the word abot 
 the event? Interested in  volunteering?  There are a variety of ways you 
 can pitch in. Please contact Tom  Weidlinger  at 
 tomweidlinger@sbcglobal.net or 510-558-8013.  ******  For more information, 
 please visit http://www.heartofthecongo.com  
 http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php?uid=3398\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2004/12/04/53503.php
SUMMARY:	HEART OF THE CONGO: Does International Aid Help?
LOCATION:Herbst Theater at the War Memorial Performing Arts Center, Veteran's 
 Building  401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister)  San Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2004/12/04/53503.php
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