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May 15,2002 T he Dnvc P m « B ind The Dave Mathews Band will be performing at the Rose Garden Arena on Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are still available through Ticketmaster. 4 Mandela Touts Healing Power of Films Advertise with diversity in (O bserver call 503.288.0(533 or eniaii; ads@poitlandobserver.com km h d (AP) — Now more than ever, films can help foster understand ing and respect among people around the world. Nelson Mandela said last Wednesday at the start of the Tribeca Film Festival. The former South African presi dent jo ined form er President Clinton, actors Robert De Niro, Hugh Grant and Kevin Spacey, directors Barry Levinson and Francis Ford Coppola and others in opening the inaugural festival. The 83-year-old Mandela re ceived four standing ovations during a ceremony on the steps of City Hall, one of which came as he entered and sat down with the helpof actress Whoopi Goldberg. In introducing Mandela, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Mandela described how important movies were to him dur ing the 20 years he was incar c e ra te d as a political p ris oner. “ He talked ab o u t one th in g th a t helped him get through the un speakable lone Former South African President Nelson liness in prison Mandela, left, shakes hands with Hugh Grant on Robben Is at the openingeeremonyofthe Tribeca Film land, and that Festival in New York. was th in k in g producer Jane Rosenthal. Now about his favorite movie scenes,” that they’ve created a festival, Bloomberg said. Rosenthal said, they asked him to After his release from pri son in speak at the opening. 1990, Mandela visited the Tribeca “The producers, directors and Film Center, which De Niro formed actors of films have in their hands in 1988 with his business partner, A t th e Mcvies for the love oi ^azz A mustang stallion journeys through the untamed American frontier on his way to becoming one o f the greatest unsung heroes of the Old West in “Spirit: Stallion o f the Cimarron." 89.1 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron I AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN S CLUB Memorial Day Dance ELKS LODGE MUSIC BY: DJ PAPA CHUCK DONATION: $10 a powerful and evocative tool for fostering understanding, and through that, tolerance in the world,” Mandela said. “It is furthermore a medium that is not bound in its reach. It can reach out to all strata and sectors of society and across national and linguistic boundaries.” De Niro and Rosenthal orga nized the festival to help reinvigo rate the economy of lower M an hattan, which was hit hard by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. After Bloomberg introduced Grant as a great actor, the star quipped, “I have in my time been accused as an actor of being a bit lightweight, and I can assure you I have never felt more lightweight than I do standing on this plat form, in this company.” W hen h e’s captured by soldiers, Spirit— a wild and ram bunctious mustang stallion— defies being bro ken at all costs. His only human friend is the rem arkable young Lakota brave, Little Creek, who realizes S pirit’s true majesty and beauty are only possible in his natural habitat. Spirit uses his strength and w ill to protect, rescue« and assist anim als with less brawn than his ow n, becom ing one o f the greatest unsung heroes o f the Old W est. (Genre: animation, action, children's story; Rat ing: G; Theatrical release: May 24) ___ R2-D2 (from left), C3P0, Amidala and Anakin Skywalker reunite after ten years apart in the Star Wars prequel, “Attack of the Clones. ’ Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Ten years after the events of “The Phantom Menace,” the galaxy has undergone significant change, and so have familiar heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan M cGregor), Padme Amidala (Natalie Portm an) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen). They are thrown together again for the first time since the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo, and Anakin has grown into the accomplished Jedi apprentice of Obi-Wan, who has transitioned from student to teacher. The two Jedi are assigned to protect PadmC, whose life is threatened by a faction of political separatists. As relationships form and powerful forces collide, these heroes face choices that will impact not only their own fates, but the destiny o f the Republic. (Genre: sequel, sci-fi, action; Theatrical release: May 16) Saturday, May 2 5 , 2 0 0 2 In Print Time: 9 P M -2 AM The African American Men'« Club Annual Spring Dance ie to benefit the AAMC's ongoing scholarship fundraising efforts. The AAMC supports the educa tion of the young people of our community. by L isa A krari S ourcebooks P ublicity ; 2002 African American Men’s Chib, Inc. (AAMC) Phone: 505-913-0423 y Fax: 503-491-8002 Email: Olliesdoghouse@ail.com Membership: The AAM C Is looking for a few good men. I f you are interested in becoming a member, ask us for more information. » Meditation as Medicine D harma S ingh K hausa , M.D. S tauth F ireside B ooks ; 2002 by and C ameron M editation AS M edicine A c t iv a t i of The Black Woman’s Guide to Beautiful Hair PLEASE NOTE: The AAMC is planning a Now Year ’s Eve Dance. Stay tuned for more information. 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