Global Film Day 2024: 'The Neutral Ground'
About the Event
Join us for a captivating discussion on 'The Neutral Ground', a documentary exploring New Orleans' internal struggle over the existing historical monuments of controversial figures and delving into the vulnerability of the U.S. discourse on Race and Colonization.
For this year's edition of Global Film Day, the Global Development Network will be collaborating with Cinemateket under the series 'Docs & Talks' to share the screening of the fascinating documentary titled 'The Neutral Ground'. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with experts on the topics of Decolonisation and United States History from University of Copenhagen and DIS Copenhagen.
'The Neutral Ground' delves into New Orleans' struggle with historical monuments, highlighting the city council's attempt to remove Confederate monuments in 2015. Director CJ Hunt explores the enduring power of the Confederacy's legacy, questioning why a defeated army still wields influence in contemporary America. The film examines the persistence of the romanticized "Lost Cause" mythology, which justifies the Confederacy's formation by downplaying slavery's role in the Civil War, framing it as an ethically justified and historical tragedy.
Don't miss this insightful event and the free reception on January 24th, 16:30 at Cinemateket. You can find more information on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1344417479768707/
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Panel Discussion Members
Ayo Wahlberg is the current head of department of Anthropology for the University of Copenhagen. Wahlberg's primary fields of research include the exploration of 'Quality of Life' through ethnographic studies, the impact of selective reproductive technologies globally, and the revival of traditional and alternative medicine. His work is widely recognized through various publications and projects, such as the VITAL project, funded by the European Research Council, which investigated the making of 'quality of life' in the context of disease.
Wahlberg's expertise also extends to teaching and supervision, where he focuses on the Anthropology of Global Health, Development, and Science Theory. With a diverse and extensive research background, Wahlberg remains at the forefront of exploring the complexities of contemporary health and societal issues.
Vibeke is currently employed at DIS Copenhagen Semester Faculty. She has a PhD in Political Science 2005 (University of Copenhagen, KU). Vibeke was a senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies, DIIS. Prior to that, she has held research positions at the Center for Advanced Security Studies, KU (2009-12), the Center for Military Studies, KU (2006-2009), and the Center for American Studies, University of Southern Denmark (2005-06). In 2010-11 she was a visiting scholar a the London School of Economics and over the past for years, she has been an afiliate researcher at the Center for Right Wing Studies, Berkeley, University of California. Vibeke is the author of a wide range of articles, book chapters and books on American and European history, democracy and foreign policy.
Amalie Skovmøller is an art researcher specializing in sculptures, from antiquity to the present day, with a primary focus on ancient polychromy and the functions of portraits and sculptures in the Roman Republic and Imperial period. Skovmøller explores antique color perception and multisensory experiences with polychrome sculptures, examining them as material and social agents. Investigating the manipulation of materials, especially marble, and delving into theories of materiality, colors, and light, Skovmøller explores the sensory aspects of sculptures in various contexts. Additionally, Skovmøller delves into the reception of antique sculpture in the 18th and 19th centuries, analyzing artistic practices, sculptors' workshop techniques, and the neoclassical concept of sculpture. Currently engaged in the project "Moving Monuments," Skovmøller explores the aesthetic and material afterlife of monumental sculptures within the context of Danish colonial history, focusing on white marble sculptures by Danish sculptor Johannes Wiedewelt and mapping the extraction, circulation, and consumption of different types of marble throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
Lillian is a Global Health Master Student at UCPH. Eye on Global Health and Decolonizing Global Health are partner initiatives led by MSc in Global Health students at the University of Copenhagen. Together, they are a hub of writing, events, and resources related to the fields of global health and decolonization. They aim to provide a platform for students looking to take their knowledge beyond the classroom, and for a diverse array of voices exploring health and decolonization as means of promoting liberation and equity worldwide.