CENTRAL ASIA/CAUCASUS WORKING GROUP- Tues., Apr. 15, Film Presentation: "Crying Sun," Introduced and Followed by a Discussion Led by Eliza Musaeva

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CENTRAL ASIA WORKING GROUP- Apr. 15, Film Presentation: "Crying Sun,"
Introduced and Followed by a Discussion Led by Eliza Musaeva

Posted by: John Schoeberlein <centasia@fas.harvard.edu>

The next meeting of the Working Group, on April 15, will feature
a film presentation of the documentary:

"Crying Sun"

Chechnya has been deeply scarred by years of fighting between separatists and
Russian federal forces. In the Chechen Mountains the conflict has forced
families from their homes and is gradually destroying the unique culture of
these communities. Thousands of people across Chechnya have disappeared, been
imprisoned or tortured.

"Crying Sun" is the story of Zumsoy, a village torn apart by war. It gives a
voice to the people who are struggling to preserve their identity amidst such
violence and suffering. The film calls on local and federal authorities to
investigate human rights abuses and help villagers return to their ancestral
homes and rebuild their lives.

"Crying Sun" was co-produced by Memorial Human Rights Center and WITNESS.

Eliza Musaeva will introduce the film and lead a discussion of it
afterwards. Eliza Musaeva is at the Davis Center this year as as
Sakharov fellow. She has worked extensively on human rights issues
related to Chechnya as well as other parts of the former Soviet Union.

The upcoming meeting will be on Tuesday, April 15, 4:15-6:00 pm, in
CGIS South Room S-354 at 1730 Cambridge St., 3rd Floor, Davis Center
for Russian and Eurasian Studies. There will be food and drink as
usual. All are welcome.

I look forward to seeing you there.

John Schoeberlein

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