Tuesday, June 5, 2007

The Legacy of Agent Orange in Viet Nam

The Legacy of Agent Orange in Viet Nam

On Monday, June 11, 2007, - Join Ramsey Clark, Vinie Burrows,
the film producers, lawyers and veterans

See the new film
The Last Ghost of War
A compelling NEW 57 minute documentary film, narrated by Kevin Kline, shot in Viet Nam, France and the U.S. on the legacy of the largest chemical warfare operation in history and the continuing law suit seeking justice.

Meet the Producers - Pham Quoc Thai and Janet Gardner

Monday, JUNE 11 6:30 pm
Cantor Film Center.
36 East 8th Street, NY, NY 10003

Today 3 million Vietnamese suffer the effects of chemical defoliants used by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. Tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers are also affected, along with hundreds of thousands of children of those exposed decades ago on both sides. The thousands of veterans and civilians disabled from depleted uranium weapons in present wars face similar long term consequences

Donate or purchase tickets at http://www.iacenter.org/agentorangetickets.html

A benefit for:
VAVA - Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin
$5 to $15 Film Donation suggested
Advance Ticket purchase is highly recommended
Even if you are not able to attend, please send a DONATION for:
VAVA - Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin

Hear from Constantine Kokkoris, part of the legal team representing the Vietnamese plaintiffs on the appeal of the civil suit in U.S. courts against the 37 U.S. chemical companies which produced the toxic chemicals during the war.


Hear update from: Viet Nam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign

June 11 Host Committee:
International Action Center,
National Lawyers Guild
Int?l Association of Democratic Lawyers
Women's Int?l Democratic Federation
Women's Fightback Network
National Writers Union ? NY Chapter,
Peoples Video Network,
Depleted Uranium DU Education Project,
Harlem Tenants Council
Jersey City Peace Movement,
WILPF - Women's Int?l League for Peace & Freedom ? NY
BAYAN - USA
Asia Pacific Action
Pakistan/USA Freedom Forum
Stop War On Iran Campaign
December 12th Movement
Workers World Party
Grannies Peace Brigade
Artists and Activists United for Peace
WESPAC Foundation


For more information: International Action Center,
55 West 17th St, #5C, NY, NY 10011
Call 212-633-6646, www.IACenter.org

Donate or purchase tickets at http://www.iacenter.org/agentorangetickets.html

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