Freedom Film Fest 2006

4 Award Winning Films:

1) The Invisible Children by Hariati Azizan
In Malaysian, there are about 9,000 refugee children living in the fringes of our society, leading marginalised existence. These children are denied access to adequate education, which is imposing a poor prospect for their future. Even if they are receiving some schooling, they are usually relegated to substandard educational facilities, poorer quality of instruction and fewer teaching materials, let alone getting any opportunities for higher education.

2) Rainy Days by Rajan Paramesran (Special Mention)
A rubber tapper's quest to recover his rightful wages was stymied by a lengthy legal process. A true case of justice delayed was justice denied.

3) Kopi O Khau Sikit Kurang Manis by Andrew Sia
OUr police howlah? A hip-hopping documentary on ear-squats plus allegations of corruption, abuse and poor crime prevention. How can we restore police integrity and service to truly royal standards?

4) Twelve 11 by Loh Yin San & Claudia Theophilus (Most Outstanding Human Rights Film)
A tragedy of a magnitude never before seen in Malaysia had claimed 48 lives and shocked a nation. In unraveling the mystery surrounding the incident, Twelve 11 questions whether the loss of life and property could have been avoided. The aim is also to expose a legal loophole that begs urgent action in the call for justice.