The Pangea Day Mission & Purpose
Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through film.
Why? In a world where people are often divided by borders,
difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have
in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that – to help people see
themselves in others – through the power of film.
The Pangea Day Event
Starting at 18:00 GMT on May 10, 2008, locations in Cairo, Kigali,
London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked for a
live program of powerful films, live music, and visionary speakers. The
entire program will be broadcast – in seven languages – to millions of
people worldwide through the internet, television, and mobile phones.
The 24 short films to be featured have been selected from an
international competition that generated more than 2,500 submissions
from over one hundred countries. The films were chosen based on their
ability to inspire, transform, and allow us see the world through
another person's eyes. Details on the Pangea Day films can be viewed
here.
The program will also include a number of exceptional speakers and
musical performers. Queen Noor of Jordan, CNN's Christiane Amanpour,
musician/activist Bob Geldof, and Iranian rock phenom Hypernova are
among those taking part.
What Will Happen After Pangea Day
People inspired by Pangea Day will have the opportunity to
participate in community-building activities around the world. Through
the live program, the Pangea Day web site, and self-organized local
events, everyday people will be connected with extraordinary activists
and organizations.
Many of the films and performances seen on Pangea Day will be made
available on the Web and via mobile phone, alongside open forums for
discussion and ideas for how to take social action.
A Pangea Day documentary will be created to catalyze future
activities, and dozens of talented filmmakers will make strides in
their careers.
History
In 2006, filmmaker Jehane Noujaim won the TED Prize, an annual
award granted at the TED Conference. She was granted $100,000, and more
important, a wish to change the world. Her wish was to create a day in
which the world came together through film. Pangea Day grew out of that
wish. Watch Jehane Noujaim's 2006 acceptance speech now.
The Riviera Theatre is located at 67 Webster Street, North
Tonawanda, NY 14120 . Refreshments including soft drinks, wine, beer
will be available for purchase at the theatre. It will open at 1:30 on
May 10, 2008 for the event. There is ample free parking at a large lot
one block from the Riviera. Call the boxoffice for further information.
(716) 692-2413