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DESCRIPTION:HEART OF THE CONGO: Does International Aid Help?  A documentary film 
 screening & reception to benefit Action Against Hunger 
 (http://www.aah-usa.org)  With Special Guests:  Samba Ngo -- Congolese 
 Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist  (http://www.samba-ngo.com)  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 (http://www.heartofthecongo.com)  Where:  Herbst Theater 
 at the War Memorial Performing Arts Center, Veteran’s Bldg.  401 Van Ness 
 Avenue (at McAllister), San Francisco.   Note: This venue is wheelchair 
 accessible.  ******  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, 
 international 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:   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 about 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.  \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2004/12/16/54043.php
SUMMARY:Heart of the Congo: Does International Aid Help?
LOCATION:Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2004/12/16/54043.php
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