“Cinema Politica is on the cutting edge of the cinematic zeitgeist, and once again is tapping into the heart of the times, by showcasing the power of connecting spirit with action with their new project “Divine Interventions.”
Velcrow Ripper, Director of OCCUPY LOVE & winner of the Cinema Politica Audience Choice Award 2013.
Divine Interventions: Documentary, Spirituality and Social Justice explores the intersection of social justice and spirituality in documentary cinema. As a sidebar program of documentary screenings, the project looks at the roles spirituality, religion and secularism play in fostering or inhibiting a plurality of perspectives, as well as understanding across cultural, religious, and ethnic borders, and lastly participation in social causes, campaigns and movements.
The first project installment (September 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) consisted of 40 documentary screenings followed by panel discussions and open forum dialogues held at Cinema Politica locals, on campuses across Canada. Divine Interventions 2.0 takes place throughout the CP Network from fall 2014 to winter 2015.
This initiative consists of dozens of screening events across Canada, where audiences, artists and activists are encouraged to explore all issues related to the intersection of spirituality and social justice.
These public discussions then continue and expand into online conversations through our project Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook accounts, with the aim of fostering engaged communities across geographic barriers.
In addition to the newly acquired titles listed under this collection, Divine Interventions also includes existing films from the CP back catalogue, including: CITY OF BORDERS, FIERCE LIGHT: WHEN SPIRIT MEETS ACTION, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO, INUIT KNOWLEDGE AND CLIMATE CHANGE, A JIHAD FOR LOVE, SCARED SACRED, SILHOUETTE CITY, STOLEN SPIRITS OF HAIDA GWAII, TAQWACORE, WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY & WIEBO’S WAR.
Stay tuned for upcoming screenings!
On Demand
Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir go on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse.
A young Innu returns to the sight of the Indian Residential School in Sept-Îles to deliver a poetic tribute to its victim.
On Demand
A myth-shattering documentary that gives voice to those who resisted and continue to resist the separation of Arab and Jew, from Morocco to Palestine.
On Demand
A stunning, harrowing, incredibly creepy examination of America’s Christian Right
On Demand
A journey deep inside the global revolution of the heart that is erupting around the planet.
A compelling deployment of archival materials sets the tone for a disturbing and haunting exploration of a dark chapter in US race history.
A doc that chronicles the radical politics and controversial direct actions of Ukrainian feminists Femen.
On Demand
The urgent story of the mystical Wixarika People and their struggle against the Mexican government and Canadian mining companies.
A traditional healer’s concern over the disappearance of medicinal plants frames this beautifully photographed intersection of spiritualilty and environmentalism.
A documentary exploration of the journey of healing in a people wounded by the Canadian Indian Residential School system.
A vital and urgent addition to the recent films about crimes related to traditions of family honour.
On Demand
On Demand
A powerful look at the courageous LGBTQ activists in Uganda, including murdered activist David Kato.
On Demand
Reconstruction of Burmese uprising against the military regime, and the citizen journalists who secretly documented the revolution.
On Demand
A poignant documentary that shines a light on Haiti's rich cultural and religious history.
