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About Lisa Gilman

I am a professor of Folklore and English at George Mason University. This is my first film project though I've been working for several years on a project with veterans about music and war. I also do research in Malawi on dance, gender, and politics.

October screenings

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

The next two weeks will be busy ones for me and exciting ones for the film. Next Saturday, Oct. 14, Grounds for Resistance will be screened at the Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society. As a folklorist, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Accepted into first film festival: REEL Independent Film Extravanza!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

The REEL Independent Film Extravaganza will take place in Washington D.C. Oct. 21-23. More information about screening day and time to follow soon.

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Meaningful screening in Northampton

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

Hi Lisa, The screening went really well! My sincere apologies for being so slow in letting you know. A couple extra things with my family and my day job and just my life came up at the same time, and … Continue reading →

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Press release in Anthropology News

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

http://www.anthropology-news.org/index.php/2011/08/03/grounds_for_resistance/   Thanks to Amy Goldenberg for publishing a press release for Grounds for Resistance in Anthropology News. The documentary is useful for courses on peace, war, social justice, gender, research methods, filmmaking, folklore, anthropology, political science, sociology….

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Northampton, MA screening scheduled for September 16

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

Where: Media Education Foundation (in the Frances P. Crowe Community Room), 60 Masonic Street, Northampton MA Sponsored by: the Northampton Committee/Friday Night Free Films  http://northamptoncommittee.org/films.html and IVAW, Amherst chapter Thank you to AnneMarie Russo for organizing this event!

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Award of Merit from The Indie Fest!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

Grounds for Resistance was just awarded an Award of Merit from The Indie Fest.  http://theindiefest.com/

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Vermont screening on Saturday

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

A free screening will be held at the Isley Public Library at Noon in Middlebury, VT this Saturday (August 13). Thanks to Andy Kolovos and the Vermont Folklife Center for making this event happen. I will be available for Q&A … Continue reading →

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PayPal payment now available

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

You can now purchase the DVD using PayPal. Hit the button within the “Purchase Grounds for Resistance” page.

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New Screenings Scheduled for August

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

If you are interested in organizing a screening, please contact me at lisa.m.gilman@gmail.com. Grounds for Resistance will be screened at the following locations in August: August 4: Portland, Oregon. Iraq Veterans Against the War and Veterans for Peace joint convention. … Continue reading →

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Listen to KBOO on July 20 at 9:00 AM

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Lisa Gilman

KBOO is airing an interview by Veteran for Peace member Marvin and I about the film on July 20 at 9 am.

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