Connecting Through Film

Documentary filmmaker Jehane Noujaim, whose prior work includes “Control Room,” is hoping that her new project, “Pangea Day,” will give people across the globe the opportunity to film life from their particular sociocultural perspectives. Amateur filmmakers made short videos highlighting their unique viewpoints, and underprivileged filmmakers did the same using donated cell phones equipped with video cameras. The videos were uploaded to YouTube, and have been compiled into a four-hour video that will be broadcast live on May 10, 2008 for free. Please inform your colleagues and students.

Pangea Day Website

AFP: Film event uses digital-age technology to unite cultures