The New Orleans Int'l Human Rights Film Fest starts March 26th

Note: This year's NOHRFF line up includes a special highlight for local artists - the screening of video artist Steve McQueen's feature film about Bobby Sands, Hunger, on Tuesday, March 31st, 7pm at Canal Place. (Here's a short interview with McQueen at the New York Film Festival). Another must see is local youth media group 2-Cent's program Sunday, March 29th at Zeitgeist.

PATOIS: The Sixth Annual New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival, March 26 - April 5, 2009

This year, PATOIS will be better than ever. More than 50 films, 8 world premieres, 20 filmmakers presenting their films, food provided by at least six different New Orleans restaurants, workshops, panels, and live performances by local and national musicians at venues around the city, as well as out in the streets!
Complete information about our programming is available online at patoisfilmfest.org , and programs are available at spots all around New Orleans.
We have discounted and free tickets available for youth, and for others who might not otherwise be able to afford tickets. For more information, please write emily@nolahumanrights.org.