A group of young filmmakers travels once forbidden area of their motherland. They meet their brethren who had been separated from them by 30 years of brutal terrorism. They exchange their mournful experiences about the war and discover a shocking truth behind the misery that ripped their lives apart. “Freedom speaks” is a documentary based on their experience.
“Freedom Speaks” is about the people who incredibly endured more than two decades of horror and hardships and emerged with hope and dignity. It speaks about the fears they have for their future knowing that the forces profited from their sufferings still striving to recreate what they hate most.
“Freedom Speaks” is for the ignorant world that unknowingly supported terrorism in Sri Lanka. It is against the malicious lies spread around the world about our country by vicious individuals and organizations wanting us back in war. It is to ease the agitated minds of all Sri Lankans watching this unholy campaign against them helplessly.
This documentary is done at the personal cost of the young filmmakers behind it for free distribution. If you wish to obtain a HD copy of the documentary please contact Isuru Wakkumbura on 01194 777 873 589 or email isuruinfo@yahoo.com.
Tamil Diaspora ‘Public’ Conference in Sydney held behind closed doors | Asian Tribune.
U.S. Congressmen visiting Sri Lanka has said that Sri Lanka and its leader President Mahinda Rajapaksa who defeated the world’s most ruthless terrorist organization should receive more accolade than it was given by the international community.
They have made these comments after a visit they made to the Jaffna peninsula yesterday, and when they met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday..
A three member delegation of U.S. Congressmen led by Congressman Albert Benjamin is on a three day fact finding mission to Sri Lanka. Mr. Benjamin has told the President that he made a visit to Sri Lanka two years ago, and since his last visit he finds that Sri Lanka has made vast stride in developments in the country which was indeed amazing. The Congressmen have told the President that they traveled to several places in Sri Lanka including Colombo, Kandy and the Northern Province and they were amazed to see the developments taking place in these areas and the people belonging to various communities living in harmony and happily.
The President at this meeting has requested the U.S. Congressmen to explain to the International community about the true facts of Sri Lanka. They have also told the President that they are fully satisfied about the security situation in Sri Lanka. The President has also explained to the Congressmen about the development projects being implemented in the war ravaged Northern and Eastern Provinces and future projects being planned for implementation in these areas.
The delegation which is visiting Sri Lanka under the United States and Sri Lankan Parliament representative exchange programme, includes Congressmen Albert Benjamin, Jack Kingston and Joseph Shuler.
Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L.Peiris, and President Secretary Mr. Lalith Weeratunge also attended this meeting.