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A Bold Peace

70 years ago Costa Rica abolished its army and committed itself to fostering a peaceful society. It has been reaping the benefits ever since.


A printer-friendly version of this page 89 minutes
SDH Captioned>>

Directed by Matthew Eddy, Michael Dreiling
Director of Photography: Teal Greyhavens
Executive Producer: Al Jubitz
Narrator: Pedro Garcia-Caro
Animation: Micah Bloom
A Soul Force Media production in association with Spiral Pictures





"Excellent film...Certain to stimulate discussion on policy choices regarding military spending and human security." Dr. JoAnn Aviel, Prof, International Relations, San Francisco State
[Note: Community screenings of A BOLD PEACE can be booked at Bullfrog Communities.]

In his famous "Cross of Iron" speech in 1953, President Eisenhower critiqued the military-industrial complex while asking, "Is there no other way the world may live?" In Costa Rica today, we glimpse another way to live.

In 1948, Costa Rica dismantled their military establishment and intentionally cultivated security relationships with other nations through treaties, international laws, and international organizations. Free of the burden of military spending, they used the financial savings to invest in their people, creating strong public institutions including public higher education and universal health care. In short, Costa Ricans created a society committed to peace, solidarity, and international law. They have survived with safety and relative prosperity for nearly 70 years without a standing army.

A BOLD PEACE details the events which shook the country to its foundations, culminating in the 1948 civil war and the decision to abolish the military. Over the decades, the Costa Rican model has survived several serious crises, but the current threats may be the most formidable of all.

The Spanish version of the film called UNA PAZ AUDAZ is available HERE.



Grade Level: 7 - 12, College, Adults
US Release Date: 2017     Copyright Date: 2017
DVD ISBN: 1-941545-80-7



Reviews
"Well-researched...Highly recommended. 4.5 stars."
P. Hall, Video Librarian

"One of the most enlightening films of our times."
Leon Stuparich, Huffington Post

"Fascinating documentary...Tells the remarkable story of war avoided, or transcended, again and again and again...By the film's end, this way emerges not simply as possible, not simply as a curiosity, but as the model for the future."
Robert Koehler, Huffington Post

"This is a story that every American with a political pulse should know."
Veterans for Peace, Spokane, Washington

"A Bold Peace should be given every possible means of support."
David Swanson, Author, War Is a Lie

"A Bold Peace captures the spirit of my father and the soul of my country."
Christiana Figueres, former UN Climate Chief

"Should be required viewing for any Peace Studies program...It will provide for stimulating discussion. Not only is A Bold Peace an excellent case study of how Costa Rica abolished its military, but it also makes important connections to militarism today and decisions made in the U.S. and other parts of the world that have such an impact on others' lives."
Dr. Patrick Van Inwegen, Associate Professor of Political Science, Whitworth University, Author, Understanding Revolution

"What would it be like to have peace instead of war?...A Bold Peace is sure to be a great conversation starter for discussing the costs of militarization, war and the benefits of living in peace. Recommended"
James Gordon, Educational Media Reviews Online

"In the tension between security and freedom, A Bold Peace raises critical questions about militarism in national and international affairs. This story of Costa Rica - told in the context of a conflicted American hemisphere - offers a vision of hope. It advocates for national security founded in a thriving civil society that rejects militarism to address inequality and promote the common good."
Mike Klein, Assistant Professor of Justice and Peace Studies, University of St. Thomas

"This is a story that dares us to think differently and to imagine a better way. A Bold Peace seeks to re-frame possibilities for the future by challenging the western paternalistic notion of peace through strength. This insightful film is a must for those in peace and development studies who are interested in giving voice to alternative narratives."
Dr. Greg Carroll, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, Salem State University

"A Bold Peace clearly illuminates the linkages between anti-militarism, on the one hand, and social justice, mutual solidarity and democracy on the other. The film will prompt informed discussion about alternatives to both traditional conceptions of national security and neoliberal approaches to economic management. The film suggests that real power arises neither from geographic size nor the barrel of a gun, but from creative thinking about peace-making and conflict resolution."
David Skidmore, Professor of Political Science, Director of Centrr for Global Citizenship, Director of Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs, Drake University

"Excellent film...Certain to stimulate discussion on policy choices regarding military spending and human security. It would be relevant to a wide range of classes in Latin American Studies, Comparative Foreign Policy, U.S. Foreign Policy, International Law, Peace Studies, Security Studies, and Policy Analysis. It would also be interesting to adult education and church and civic discussion groups especially in view of current policy debates in the United States."
Dr. JoAnn Aviel, Professor of International Relations, San Francisco State University

"For peace groups and the left, this is a film that would be of enormous value since it demonstrates the benefits that social democracy can deliver."
Louis Proyect: The Unrepentant Marxist

"Fascinating...stimulating...Provide[s] an upbeat perspective of the war-torn region. A well-made and thought-provoking documentary. A strong choice for high school discussion groups."
Ellen Frank Bayer, Flushing


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DVD Features
* Original 89-minute version of the film
* 57-minute classroom version
* SDH captions for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
* Scene selection
* 8 short clips about various aspects of Costa Rican life

Links
Host a community screening
The film's website



Awards and Festivals
Best Social Benefit Documentary, Eugene International Film Festival
Margaret Mead Film Festival
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Social Impact Award, ReadingFilmFEST
Grand Prize, I Will Tell International Film Festival, London
Best Exposé Feature Documentary, Peace on Earth Film Festival, Chicago
Best Documentary, Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival, Hollywood
Honorable Mention, Workers Unite Film Festival
United Nations Association Film Festival
New Haven International Film Festival
Ethnografilm Festival, Paris
DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival
Global Peace Film Festival
Utopia Film Festival
CineAid Film Festival
UNA Monterey Bay International Documentary Film Festival
Peace and Justice Studies Association Film Festival
Taos Environmental Film Festival

Subjects
Anthropology
Central America/The Caribbean
Conflict Resolution
Drug War
Economics
Education
Foreign Policy
US

Global Issues
Globalization
Government
History
International Studies
Latin American Studies
Law
Military
National Security
Neoliberalism
Political Science
Social Justice
Social Psychology
Sociology
United Nations
War and Peace


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