NomadsLand.com - the social issue film site - to host political documentaries in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 2007 – NomadsLand.com, an internet destination for social issue films, is teaming up with progressive Washington institution and eatery, Busboys and Poets, to host monthly screenings of documentary films with a purpose.

The mission of the joint partnership is to offer DC progressive film lovers a screening venue for some of the powerful, though-provoking films available on NomadsLand.com.

NomadsLand.com (www.nomadsland.com) provides progressive film-lovers worldwide the ability to download feature documentaries for high-quality viewing. All films on NomadsLand seek to provoke social commentary, stimulate political conversation or encourage social action.

One Sunday each month, NomadsLand will screen a feature film, socially conscious and international in scope, before an audience at Busboys and Poets. After the screening, audience members will enjoy lively debate with the director and two guest panelists as well as Busboys and Poets eclectic menu.

Among the initial featured films of the series are Dhruv Dhawan’s From Dust and Davin Hutchins’ The Art of Flight. From Dust, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, HotDocs, OneWorld Human Rights Film Festival and the Dubai International Film Festival, is a touching, yet critical expose of government intrigue and manipulation in the wake of the Asian tsunami. The film premieres June 17 at 7:00 PM with director Dhruv Dhawan joining by webcast from Dubai.

The Art of Flight is a guerrilla documentary premiering at AFI Fest Hollywood, International Documentary Festival Amsterdam and the Bangkok International Film Festival that was shot illegally in Egypt and Sudan. The film traces the trail of Sudanese refugees from Darfur to Egypt and illustrates their tales of survival in spite of a hostile host country home to which they cannot return.

“Most independent films are grossly under-distributed,” says Davin Hutchins, filmmaker and CEO of NomadsLand. “One of the main goals of NomadsLand is to assist filmmakers in getting their films seen by engaged audience members and active citizens. We think films can make a lasting impact if they ‘permanently premiere’ on our global site and in front of live audiences who care deeply about these issues.”

Those interested in attending the screenings can RSVP at http://movies.meetup.com/432/ or visit www.nomadsland.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

For all press inquiries including advance screenings and interview opportunities contact NomadsLand Press Relations, press [at] nomadsland.com, (202) 470-0875.