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OscarⓇ-Nominated Documentary BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT Returns to Theaters President’s Day Weekend for Limited Run

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Museveni has been in power since 1986 and changed Uganda’s constitution to enable him to run for yet another five-year term.

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  • Museveni has been in power since 1986 and changed Uganda’s constitution to enable him to run for yet another five-year term.
  • More recently, the film was nominated for Best Documentary at the 96th Academy Awards.
  • It was awarded the prestigious Best Documentary Feature Award by the International Documentary Association (IDA).
  • The following theaters will be showing BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT:
    New York - Firehouse: DCTV's Cinema for Documentary Film - Find showtimes here .

Governor Glenn Youngkin Appoints MurLarkey's Thomas W. Murray to Virginia Spirits Board

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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BRISTOW, Va., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MurLarkey Distilled Spirits is proud to announce Governor Glenn Youngkin's selection of Thomas Murray for the Virginia Spirits Board. This appointment reflects the Governor's commitment to appointing individuals deeply rooted in the industry with a passion for upholding the highest standards. Mr. Murray's role on the Board is poised to elevate the state's spirits landscape, fostering ongoing excellence and innovation in the production and promotion of Virginia-made spirits.

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  • Governor Glenn Youngkin Appoints MurLarkey CEO and Co-Founder, Thomas W. Murray to the Virginia Spirits Board.
  • BRISTOW, Va., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MurLarkey Distilled Spirits is proud to announce Governor Glenn Youngkin's selection of Thomas Murray for the Virginia Spirits Board.
  • Mr. Murray's role on the Board is poised to elevate the state's spirits landscape, fostering ongoing excellence and innovation in the production and promotion of Virginia-made spirits.
  • In his role as Co-Founder and CEO of MurLarkey Distilled Spirits, Mr. Murray brings a distinctive blend of vision, innovation, and business acumen to the Virginia Spirits Board.

OscarⓇ-Shortlisted Sensation BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT Returns To Theaters Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend For Limited Run

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Museveni has been in power since 1986 and changed Uganda’s constitution to enable him to run for yet another five-year term.

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  • Museveni has been in power since 1986 and changed Uganda’s constitution to enable him to run for yet another five-year term.
  • “Bobi Wine is a courageous African leader committed to bringing democracy and equality to the people of Uganda.
  • A rerelease of BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT over the holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to honor his heroism,” said Carolyn Bernstein, executive vice president of Scripted and Documentary Films for National Geographic.
  • In a world that presently feels more tyrannical than ever, where truth has become expendable.

National Geographic Documentary Films Announces Theatrical Release for Festival Favorite Bobi Wine: The People’s President, Starting July 28

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Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the July 28 theatrical release of BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT, the award-winning feature documentary debut from directors Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp and produced by Christopher Sharp, alongside two-time Academy Award winner John Battsek’s Ventureland.

Key Points: 
  • Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the July 28 theatrical release of BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT, the award-winning feature documentary debut from directors Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp and produced by Christopher Sharp, alongside two-time Academy Award winner John Battsek’s Ventureland.
  • In partnership with Variance Films, the documentary will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles starting July 28 before rolling out to additional markets, followed by National Geographic Channel and Disney+ later this year.
  • “Being born and raised in Uganda, I feel strongly that the people there should have leaders who represent their collective interests.
  • “Bobi and Barbie’s courage and unwavering commitment to bringing democracy to the people of Uganda is hugely inspiring,” said Carolyn Bernstein, executive vice president of Scripted and Documentary Films for National Geographic.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Announces 2023 Human Rights Award Laureate

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced the Guatemalan organization Parlamento del Pueblo Xinka (Parliament of the Xinka People) as the recipient of its 40th annual Human Rights Award. A ceremony honoring Xinka Parliament will take place Tuesday, June 6 at 11 am in the Kennedy Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced the Guatemalan organization Parlamento del Pueblo Xinka (Parliament of the Xinka People) as the recipient of its 40th annual Human Rights Award .
  • "In the face of ongoing threats and attacks, the Xinka Parliament fearlessly advocates for Indigenous and environmental rights," said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
  • "I want to thank RFK Human Rights for the recognition of the Xinka People as human rights defenders.
  • The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award honors champions of social justice who stand up to oppression in the nonviolent pursuit of human rights.

Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera Awarded the Prestigious 2022 Human Rights Award From the United States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puerto Rican American human rights consultant Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera, CEO of Boricua Gringa Human Rights Strategic Advisory, has been recognized for her groundbreaking self-funded research on modern slavery in the Caribbean and its ties to American politics with the prestigious 2022 Human Rights Award presented by the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puerto Rican American human rights consultant Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera, CEO of Boricua Gringa Human Rights Strategic Advisory, has been recognized for her groundbreaking self-funded research on modern slavery in the Caribbean and its ties to American politics with the prestigious 2022 Human Rights Award presented by the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights.
  • This only further emphasizes the importance of speaking up and out against human rights abuses, especially when facing resistance from powerful forces.
  • According to research conducted by the Brookings Institute titled "Gendered Disinformation Campaigns," "These efforts are part of a larger strategy to weaken the human rights system.
  • That's why gendered disinformation has been used by some governments to silence demands for change and undermine calls for better governance.