Events

The Berkeley/Bay Area team behind the anti-Vietnam-war documentary, "The Boys Who Said NO!" just saw their many years of hard work pay off when the film won the Audience Favorite Award for documentaries at the 43rd Mill Valley Film Festival. 

The film, which documents the rise of draft resistance in response to Washington's long and devastating war in Vietnam, had its North American Premiere on the festival's opening night and sold out with nearly 1000 tickets purchased—a record at this year's festival. The San Francisco Chronicle has called the film "An ode to the power of activism." 

Director and Berkeley resident Judith Ehrlich (whose documentary on Daniel Ellsberg—"The Most Dangerous Man in America"—has also won praise and prizes) joined the production team in announcing the award in a press statement that read:"What a great start for the film. Everyone of you who supported the film should be proud and excited for what you helped create!" 

There's one more chance to watch "The Boys" this week. There will be an online screening to close out the United Nations Association Film Festival on Sunday, October 25. The screening is only for viewers in California and it can be watched anytime on that date. Online tickets available here. 

Also on Sunday, UNAFF with present Joan Baez (a major participant in the anti-war movement and in the documentary) with the UNAFF Visionary Award following a panel discussion with film director Judith Ehrlich and others. You can get free tickets to the online event here.