Directed by Lázaro Ramos; written by Lusa Silvestre, Aldri Anunciação, Elísio Lopes Jr. and Ramos
Among the films screened at this year’s Pan African Film Festival, which was held virtually in February,
Executive Order (2020) stood out not only for addressing identity politics, but also for approaching the subject with a combination of humor and seriousness.
Based on a 2011 play called
Namibia, No!, the Brazilian film exposes the absurdity and reactionary logic of a perspective that elevates race above all other considerations. But as thoughtful and refreshing as the film is, it is unable to articulate a progressive alternative to racial politics precisely because it does not reject them completely.
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Published February 1, 2021, 2:30 PM
Despite environmental concerns, JDVC Resources Corporation, a subsidiary of publicly listed company Apollo Global Capital (APL), is eager to push for the start of the commercial operation of its large-scale offshore mining in Cagayan next month.
In a statement, Jun Herrera, JDVC and APL consultant, said the first newly-built deep sea mining vessel that will be used for offshore mining operation has already arrived in Cagayan and is presently taking shelter due to strong waves.
But as soon as the ocean swell subsides, mining operations are expected to commence by mid or end February, he added.
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