Award-winning Documentary "State Organs" & Q&A by man who broke the story
Multi award-winning documentary. State Organs is a searing exposé of forced organ harvesting in China. Meet and hear David Matas in person.
Date and time
Location
State Library of Western Australia
25 Francis Street Perth, WA 6000 AustraliaRefund Policy
About this event
- 2 hours 30 minutes
“Nothing emboldens a criminal so much as the knowledge he can get away with a crime. We ignore the lesson of the Holocaust at our peril.” – David Matas
ABOUT THE FILM - Everything you're about to see it true
When two youths mysteriously disappeared in China, their families embarked on a perilous 20-year journey to search for them. Along the way, they uncovered a most secretive crime and a grassroots movement that inspired a nation. Watch the TRAILER below.
Director Zhang won Peabody awards in 2014. His films were broadcast on 46 major broadcasters worldwide, including PBS, ABC, CBC, etc.
ABOUT DAVID MATAS CM - The expert who helped uncover it all
David Matas CM is an internationally renowned human rights, refugee and immigration lawyer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is most recognised for his tireless work defending human rights around the world.
As Senior Honorary Counsel for B’nai B’rith Canada, Mr Matas has been an indomitable force in the pursuit of justice for Holocaust victims against former Nazis for more than 30 years. Mr Matas was nominated in 2010 for a Nobel Peace Prize as the co-author of two research reports detailing between 60,000 and 100,000 organ transplants annually in China, sourced primarily through the killing of Falun Gong practitioners for their organs.
He has served the government of Canada in numerous positions including as a member of the Canadian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Conference on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court; the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research; and the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe Conferences on Anti-semitism and Intolerance.
Mr Matas has been an adjunct professor in Immigration & Refugee Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba and previously taught constitutional law at McGill University.
He received the Manitoba Bar Association Distinguished Service Award in 2008, the Order of Canada in 2009, the Canadian Bar Association National Citizenship and Immigration Section Achievement Award in 2009; and the International Society for Human Rights Swiss Section Human Rights Prize in 2010. Mr. Matas has also authored several publications, including "Justice Delayed: Nazi War Criminals in Canada" with Susan Charendoff, Summerhill Press, 1987.
He is counsel for Justice for Jews from Arab Countries and is co-author of "Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries: The Case for Rights and Redress."
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Raymond Zhang, Director, STATE ORGANS
Truth has power. Truth is power. Truth could be your power.
This story is about searching for the truth. A story that inspired a nation.
As David Matas, a Canadian Human Rights lawyer said:” When you see the genocide occurred today after the holocaust, you think, how could this be possible? Well, it’s possible for the very reason Holocaust was possible.”
The difference is, Today while we still have time to stop this crime against humanity, we still have this opportunity to change the course of history that is happening right now. If each and everyone of us takes a small action, share what you see, what you hear in this film with your families and friends, together we could change China to a better country and make this world a better place.
Because truth has power. Truth is power and truth could be your power. Thank you all.
AGENDA
Sat 8 June 2024
- 10:15am -10:30am | Sign in & take your seat
- 10.30am - 10.35am | Opening remarks
- 10.35am - 11:50am | Film screening
- 11:50am - 12:50 | International updates and Q&A (David Matas)
- 12:50 | Event concludes
2023 LEO AWARDS
Winner
- Best Direction in Feature Length Documentary
- Best Musical Score
Nominations
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Editing
- Best Sound
- Best Feature Length Documentary
Venue: State Library Theatre, Perth Cultural Centre, 25 Francis Street, Perth WA
Admission: $14.01 per person
EVENT INFORMATION
Location: State Library Theatre
Doors open 10.15am for 10.30am start
Light refreshments to follow
The State Library Theatre is at the Frances Street end of the Library
GETTING THERE see FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The State Library Theatre. The Theatre is at the Frances Street end of the Library.
Doors open 10.15am for a prompt 10.30am start Light refreshments to follow
24 hour undercover parking is available directly beneath the building in the No 11 Perth City Council car park. Entrance to the carpark is from Francis Street. If this is not suitable you can find information on alternative parking in Northbridge and the City of Perth.
The Library is a short walk north of the Perth Railway Station and the Wellington Street Bus Station. Blue CAT buses travel close to the building with stops in Beaufort, Aberdeen and William Streets. Visit the Transperth Journey Planner .
The State Library carpark is located below the State Library building. Seven disability parking bays are available - five on the ground level and two on the basement level. More information is available via https://www.cityofperthparking.com.au/state-library
There is a tactile path leading from the Perth Train Station, through the Cultural Centre to the main entrance of the State Library. The State Library is located a short distance from bus stops on Beaufort Street and approximately 500m from Perth Busport.
The theatre is on the Ground Floor. It has spaces for approx 4 wheelchairs and 5 seats at the front for people with disabilities, the rest of the seating is accessible by stairs. Hearing Loops are available for people with hearing problems.
There is one ACROD parking bay on Francis Street, adjacent to the ramp between the State Library and the WA Museum. The bay gives ACROD permit holders two hours of free parking between 8am and 6pm, Mon to Sat. https://slwa.wa.gov.au/plan-my-visit/hours-transport-access/access-inclusion
Find more information here: https://slwa.wa.gov.au/plan-my-visit/hours-transport-access/access-inclusion Or please contact the State Library directly on: +61 8 9427 3111 info@slwa.wa.gov.au