Global Voices of Nonviolence 2011 EthnoGraphic Media Brings Together New Voices on Vital Topic On September 21, the

world will observe the United Nations International Day of Peace. EthnoGraphic Media (EGM) will mark this occasion by launching Global Voic es of Nonviolence. This first-of-its-kind initiative will provide a platform to spark global conversations about nonviolence as a path to peace and a source of greater awareness of humanity throughout the world. Oklahoma City, USA, September 14, 2011 -- EGM will kick off Global Voices of Non violence at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., and en courage 12 days of dialogue culminating on October 2, the United Nations Interna tional Day of Nonviolence and Mahatma Gandhis birthday. CUAs Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies is cosponsoring the kicko ff of Global Voices of Nonviolence. We are very pleased to have a chance to co-sp onsor this important conversation! The current generation of young people is con fronted, on one hand, by a world defined by violence and repression and, on the other, the possibility for transcending that sad realityas we have seen in the fl owering of the Arab spring sweeping across North Africa and the Middle East. Thank s to Global Voices of Nonviolence for lending real vision to the possibility of a world without violence. states institute director, Stephen S. Schneck, Ph.D. The event is as bold and ambitious as the initiative itself. Hundreds will gathe r live for a screening of EGMs award-winning documentary, Little Town of Bethlehe m. After the film, a distinguished panel will engage each other and the audience in dialogue. What will make this event truly extraordinary is that a global aud ience will be joining in after their own screenings of Little Town of Bethlehem through live online streaming of the panel discussion. Audience members anywhere in the world can participate in the conversation. Bill Oechsler, president of E GM adds, Were excited to gather the voices of nonviolence from around the world an d share them with people of the world. We hope to take down the walls that keep these stories, this type of a message, from being seen and heard. We believe suc h screenings without borders like Little Town of Bethlehem itself - will transce nd faith traditions as well as cultural, societal, and geo-demographic boundarie s. And, hopefully, people will be motivated to positive nonviolent action with a new perspective. Little Town of Bethlehem captures the story of three men born into violence who now risk everything to find a path to peace through nonviolent resistance. Sami is a Palestinian Christian, Ahmad a Palestinian Muslim, and Yonatan an Israeli J ew. Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi, each learned that pea ce is possible when adversaries discover the humanity in one another. This film offers a model for conflict resolution that reaches far beyond the Holy Land. There are many ways to join in the 2011 Global Voices of Nonviolence: Attend the kickoff at The Catholic University of America Host a screening event at a school, house of worship, community center, home, etc. Watch online Little Town of Bethlehem and the live panel discussion Find and participate in a screening event between 9/21 and 10/2 Engage in conversation with others about nonviolence and the film For further details about the event visit our website Discuss nonviolence and the film on Facebook and on Twitter (use hashtag #GVoN)

EthnoGraphic Media (EGM) is an educational non-profit (501c3) organization that explores critical issues of our time. As a community of artists and filmmakers, EGM uses media to tell true stories of hope and compassion in the midst of suffe ring and strife. EGM believes that gaining a deeper understanding of the human c ondition inspires positive action. Award-winning films from EGM include Little T own of Bethlehem, The Grandfathers, Miss HIV, Beyond the Gates of Splendor, and End of the Spear. Contact: Diane Morrow EthnoGraphic Media 109 S Main Street Oklahoma City, USA 817-656-3468 dmorrow@tbbmedia.com http://www.littletownofbethlehem.org