The other as described by the media. With the attendant simplifications, misunderstandings, distortions, post-colonial ignorance and prejudice, political exploitation and rank stupidity. And some top-drawer journalism thrown in to leaven the mix. A viewing of the documentary Goor to be followed by a discussion on immigration (in particular illegal immigration from North Africa into southern Italy) and the media.
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Roberta Caruso University of Catania
Alessandro De Filippo film director, director of Goor
Giuseppe Faso director Centro Interculturale Empolese-valdelsa
Alioune Badara Gueye cross-cultural mediator
Elena Parasiliti editor Terre di Mezzo