Film Review: The Day After Peace

Film Review

The Day After Peace

Review by George Payne

The Day After Peace chronicles the extraordinary 10-year journey of filmmaker and nonviolence activist Jeremy Gilley to establish an Internationally recognized global ceasefire day on September 21.
This inspirational film features political leaders (Kofi Annan), spiritual teachers (The Dalai Lama), and celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Jude Law. But what I appreciate most about this film is the way it unabashedly confronts people’s cynicism about ending war while still inspiring all of us to become active peacemakers in our daily lives.
The Day After Peace is an excellent classroom resource for discussing international conflicts, the history and purpose of the United Nations, and the power of the individual to overcome hatred and intolerance on a global scale.