Campaign 2000 Youth Action Committee

Campaign 2000 Youth Action Committee presents:
The 2007 International Youth Week Toronto LAUNCH PARTY

Reception + FILMS + free food + youth organizations + speakers + filmmakers’ Q & A and more!

Sunday, May 6th, 2007 from 1-5pm
at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Mediatheque
150 John St. at Richmond (just south of Much Music, across from Scotiabank Theatre)
Wheelchair Accessible.

This is a FREE event!

1:00-2:00pm reception/launch party + 2:00-5:00pm films & filmmakers!

Featuring the following films:

• “Hear The Story”(presented by the City of Toronto’s Community Safety Secretariat)
  This film is a frank look at the lives of three Toronto youth, describing their struggle with unemployment, discrimination and violence, and how they are taking control of their own lives.
• “YouthForce – Sending a Message on HIV/AIDS” (presented by TakingITGlobal)
  Be inspired by the work of over 1000 youth delegates from around the world as they come together to shape policy at the XVI International AIDS conference.
• “Khaled” (presented by Campaign 2000’s Youth Action Committee)
  This groundbreaking film is a story of a feisty 10-year-old boy who lives with his chronically ill, lone mother in a Toronto housing project. After she dies, Khaled tries to keep it a secret, attempting to carry on with his daily life.

Filmmakers from “Hear the Story” and “YouthForce” will be in attendance for a post-film Q & A.

For more information about Youth Week events, please visit: http://www.youthweek2007.org.

Contacts:

• Jason (C2000 YAC): jasonle@fsatoronto.com or call 416-595-9230 x314
• Kathy (Youth Action Network): kathyyouthaction@gmail.com or call 416-368-2277