Heartfelt & Inspired Greetings!
I just received this message tonight from AIFC (American Iranian Friendship Council - http://www.aifcpdx.com/) in honor of International Human Rights Day -- which is on December 10th. This is an amazing film, song, project, global coming together, and just deeply heart-touching experience... at least it was for me! Wow!! I hope you will also consider supporting this project and/or sharing with others! Brightest blessings ~ Molly
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Music For Human Rights: Music Videos With a Message
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Proceeds Go To Amnesty International
"The Price of Silence"
Created in 1948 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) set forth the basic rights of every human being, yet 60 years later in places the world over, violence, poverty and oppression hold sway.
To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the UDHR, and to remind the world that violations of Human Rights are unacceptable anywhere, at any time, Link TV has produced a video, "The Price of Silence" for Amnesty International.
Set in the United Nations, the artists appear on the stage of the General Assembly, flanked by huge screens whose images reflect the lyrics, or project performances from foreign locations. Starting with just Stephen Marley, the performance grows until a full band occupies the stage, singing and rapping, and the delegates are out of their chairs, cheering and dancing.
"The Price of Silence" is a true labor of love, the result of generous donations of time and talent on both sides of the camera. The song is based on "Cancion Protesta" which was donated by Aterciopelados and Nacional Records, produced by Andres Levin through Music Has No Enemies, and performed by an all star cast of international artists who have added their own lyrics. All of them are human rights activists and several are refugees. The video was directed by Joshua Atesh Litle, and although everyone looks like they are performing at the U.N., in fact all the artists and delegates were composited in through the visual effects wizardry of The Syndicate in L.A., Phoenix Editorial Designs in San Francisco, and a team of NY-based artists.
It makes me cry.
Another world is possible!
"There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace." -- Kofi Annan
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