COME AND SEE THE AWARD WINNING FILM 

BORDER POLITICS

FREE SCREENING

6:00 pm Wednesday May 15, 2019

Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education

15 Henley Road

Homebush West (Close to Flemington Station)

RSVP 8762 4200

Light refreshments will be available.

All Welcome.

BORDER POLITICS follows human rights barrister Julian Burnside as he traverses the globe examining the harsh treatment of refugees metered out by most Western democracies, specially Australia. Seventy years after the world constructed international conventions to ensure the horrors of World War II wouldn't be repeated, Burnside finds it terrifying to see many western political leaders exploiting fears around border protection to extend political power. He questions whether the West has lost its moral compass adopting ideas that reject humanity and undermine democracy. He concludes this erosion of human rights poses a threat to the very democratic values that define Western society.

Phil Glendenning, Director of Edmund Rice Centre who is in the film will take part in discussion following the film. Director and Producer of the film, Judy Rymer intends to be present also.