February 26, 2009 at 10:28 am

How much is a ticket to this March 4 showing in White Plains?

February 26, 2009 at 10:44 am

What about internatinal colleagues? We’d love to share this experience with our friends overseas. Will you be webcasting the panel discussion? Or putting it online the next day? Is there some news we can send to them?

February 26, 2009 at 10:45 am

The trailer looks great! I wish I could see it on March 5, but I will make an effort to see it soon. It seems very empowering. We are so fortunate for what we have in the US – the freedoms, and peace. I thank God for organizations like ONE who bring the reality of what it’s like in other countries to us, and also for doing what it takes to help.

February 26, 2009 at 10:53 am

Is any portion of the ticket price going to ONE or women’s organizations, or is it all for the theaters and promoters?

February 26, 2009 at 11:16 am

Isn’t Madeleine Albright the former Secretary of State who said on a 60 Minutes interview that the lives of 500,000 Iragi children were not worth the U.S. mission in Iraq? The event seems worthy but your choice of “dignitary” is beyond suspect. I wouldn’t go see Albright for pay.

February 26, 2009 at 11:18 am

Very powerful! I look forward to seeing this film and sharing this email with folks in my community to make sure they are aware of this miraculous upcoming event.

February 26, 2009 at 11:33 am

To Mr. Mays: I didn’t see the 60 Minutes interview about the lives of 500K Iraqi children. But I do know that Madeleine Albright is also the former Secretary of State who averted her eyes as 800,000 Rwandans were being slaughtered in 1994, refusing to use the word “genocide” to describe what was going on.

February 26, 2009 at 11:45 am

Very Good Cause and Call to Awareness!
Hopefully we will have an even Greater positive response not only in other countries, but also in our immediate local commmunities throughout America. (‘America The Beautiful’)
My wife daughter and I hoped to be in attendance, but unfortunately not able to due to high ticket costs in this depressed global economy. However, the initial costs of mass awareness is free. So my famiIy and I intend to continue spreading the message of hope with global support to assist in ridding our world of such suffering and apathetic ignorance of the same. Like others I would be interested in participating via webcast or follow- up work groups activites and informational gatherings.

February 26, 2009 at 11:58 am

I can’t wait to see it.
Especially since its broadcasted just a couple of miles from my house.,

February 26, 2009 at 12:16 pm

To Eloise and Mr. May:

what about it Moving On and working together for a better world? We are so willing as a society to forgive coke-addicted movie stars and go see their movies without blinking an eye. But when it comes to a politician like Madame Albright, who may have had political pressures dictating her responses, but who is now a strong advocate for women’s issues, you will point a finger and ignore a great opportunity to get educated. Everyone deserves a second chance.

February 26, 2009 at 1:05 pm

I’m the president of a Women’s group and would like to get all my members there. Is there a group discount. We’d like to support a worthy cause but can you make it possible for more people to attend and raise more money than have fewer people because of the high ticket price. Thanks.
By the way, is the money going towards any particular cause or organization?

February 26, 2009 at 1:11 pm

I work for the radio station in Lancaster/Palmdale CA
Please send me any vital information and I will gladly pass it on to my listeners!

February 26, 2009 at 1:18 pm

It is a real sin, in this day and age, that anyone on our planet should ever go hungry.

February 26, 2009 at 2:01 pm

thanks for this. In Batavia Il can I just go that eve. to buy ticket?

February 26, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Ticket prices vary depending on the theater, ranging from $15-$18 with child prices available at some venues. You should buy tickets in advance because we expect a lot of theaters to sell out for this one-time-only event. Find your theater and ticket price here:

http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=769&utm_source=CARE&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=APowerfulNoise

Thanks for your questions. We’re excited about this event!
Rosie, ONE

February 26, 2009 at 3:36 pm

About ticket sales, over 30 percent of your ticket purchase goes to vital CARE projects overseas, based on estimated ticket sales. To learn more about CARE’s work, visit http://www.care.org

Thanks,
Rosie, ONE

February 26, 2009 at 4:21 pm

A powerful message. One filled with hope of a new dawn and a new return to the Garden of Eden… where women united together go forth to help create a new world vision. That’s what my soul sees and believes. I plan on getting together a group of moms and daughters to attend the San Jose, CA movie. This is also so timely for me because one of my dear friends from Kenya, Africa, Philo Ikonya, (and a fellow 2006 Woman Leader of the World Graduate, sponsored by the Global Women’s Leadership Network in conjunction with Santa Clara University), last week was arrested and brutally beaten for quietly protesting the Kenyan governments inability to help the 10 million starving Kenyan people who are not being helped out at all by their government. For this she was beaten and bullied, and they threatened that they were going to silence her voice as they repeatedly punched her in the throat, then ripped off her clothes and threw her in a dark cell alone. This has lit a fire in my soul and I intend on joining forces with women all over the world to help put an end to injustice, greed, corruption and inequality. We women of the world must join hands, hearts, minds and souls to say enough is enough. We need to oust the men who are in control of governments all around the world who try and stifle the growth of women or we will continue to have a world at war with its own people. By the way, Philo Ikonya ran for Parliament in 2007 in Kenya and lost due to corruption. She is a well known human rights advocate in Kenya and works tirelessly to help young girls who have been raped since the political uprising. She also helps to bring food and sanitary products to people in the poorest slum areas. This is why need women like Philo to be succeed in winning elections in these countries that suppress the rights of girls and women. Together I know we can make a difference. Let’s go do it!

Shine On!

Diane Carty Speicher

February 26, 2009 at 4:40 pm

I wish you every success with this event. I will be checking in from Germany, Rosaleen

February 26, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Thirty percent, 30% is a rather low figure. Where will the seventy percent – 70% go to? I need to know. Thanks.

February 26, 2009 at 9:56 pm

been trying to buy tickets in LA, but your site isn’t working. followed directions, but not working…… please advise. thanks. LR

February 27, 2009 at 9:04 am

Hi I still have not received a response regarding where the rest of the money raised will go to. I’m planning on taking a group of women to watch this movie but we need some answers first. Thanks.

February 27, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Thanks for your interest in the event. We’re excited, too!

Right now, A Powerful Noise Live is showing in the U.S. only. We encourage you to sign-up to be alerted through email on future showings and DVD sales on http://www.apowerfulnoise.org.

Thanks,
Rosie, ONE

February 27, 2009 at 3:04 pm

Diana, Thanks for your interest in promoting the event on your radio show.

Here is a link to radio ads that can be played: http://www.apowerfulnoise.org/downloads/APNL_RadioAds.pdf

If you’d like more information or would like to interview someone about the event on your show, please call the ONE office for more information. 202 495 2700

Thanks!
Rosie, ONE

February 27, 2009 at 3:27 pm

After checking in with our partner CARE for clarification on group discounted tickets, we learned that the group ticket challenge has been extended until Monday, March 2. If your group buys 10 tickets to A POWERFUL NOISE Live, you can send one email with the 10 ticket confirmation numbers to comments@apowerfulnoise.org by Monday, March 2, noting your mailing address and theatre preference, and CARE will send you one free ticket in the mail.

We recognize that the $15 cost is a bit higher than an average ticket to the movies, but remember that 30% goes back to support CARE’s work to fight global poverty. Also, A POWERFUL NOISE Live is more than a night out at the movies; it’s a movement coming of age. You’ll be entertained but more importantly, when the lights go on, you’ll be energized with a better understanding of what you can do to fight global poverty and empower women and girls.

Thanks,
Rosie, ONE

February 27, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Asiedua, Thanks for your question. Regarding proceeds, the remaining proceeds will go to the theatre owners and distributors, without whom the event would not be possible.

Thanks,
Rosie, ONE

February 27, 2009 at 4:14 pm

Thanks, but I’m greatly disappointed! Most people are going to see this movie with the hope of raising funds for this movement but then they receive only 30% of THE PROCEEDS AND 70%, SEVENTY PERCENT GOES TO THE THEATRE OWNERS AND DISTRIBUTORS? IS THIS SOME KIND OF GIMMICK TO PATRONISE THESE THEATRES DUE TO DWINDLING NUMBER OF PATRONS? THIS IS NOT RIGHT!

February 27, 2009 at 7:21 pm

While the profits to the theaters seems extreme, the value of affording this opportunity to so many in a such short span of time will make it all worthwhile I believe.

If possible, I would urge that ONE leadership offer an explanation for this promotional strategy.

February 27, 2009 at 7:35 pm

I’m sorry, I would love to support this cause and if the theaters and distributers received 30% and the organizations involved received 70%, I would gladly participate.

March 1, 2009 at 7:13 pm

if i have questions, how will they be relayed to the panelists exactly? or will we only be able to view what is going on?

March 1, 2009 at 7:15 pm

the fine at the bottom states that the TALENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE? how probable is it that the women scheduled might not attend. i would really like to know before i purchase my ticket.

March 1, 2009 at 9:48 pm

Sounds like a great film … I am currently in Jakarta , Indonesia and would very much like to extend it’s showing here to Indonesia. We have several events planned regarding this and other needs regarding women and children. Please provide me any info you can regarding extending this film here and internationally. I am always looking for people who may wish the opportunity of coming and giving to Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Looking for people with compassion and passion for change and life. Thank You.

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March 2, 2009 at 8:58 am

I have not received any mail from the organizers about the percentage going to the distributors and the theatres. This is a rip off and I have decided not to go watch this movie as much as it pains me. I think you could have negotiated a fifty-fifty at least. More often than not, we support events like this only to have the bulk of the money in someone else’s pocket. This is not fair. Reconsider. I am sending mail to the women here in my state asking them to send you a letter of protest and if possible not to watch this movie. Thanks.

March 2, 2009 at 12:28 pm

Asiedua and others with concerns about the film proceeds:

Unfortunately, it takes a great deal of money to distribute a film in 458 theaters across the country. Remember that to secure that time and space, not to mention the technology needed to live-broadcast the panel discussion to 458 theaters nationwide, we must compete with studios large and small each pushing bigger-budget movies. This is the reality of the medium we have chosen, and the proportion of proceeds going back to the theaters is simply the cost of putting our film on their screens. Otherwise, this inspiring, beautiful film might have no theatrical release at all.

Although we would all like to devote a greater percentage of proceeds to CARE’s excellent work, we hope the awareness raised and individuals motivated by the event will eventually do a lot more for those we seek to help than just giving them a larger share of revenues up front.

Remember that this event is being sponsored by a coalition of non-profits. I assure you, we are doing the best we can for the causes in which we all believe. And we are proud to be able to bring this film to you even if we have to share the proceeds with the theaters.

Thanks for your understanding and patience.

-Emily Stivers, ONE.org

March 2, 2009 at 12:53 pm

Whitley:
It is very unlikely that the “talent” will change. You know, somebody could have an accident and not be able to make it, anything is possible — that’s all the disclaimer is meant to cover. At this point, it is the full intent of each of the advertised panelists to appear.

March 2, 2009 at 2:24 pm

Can I have clarification of the “Pacific Time” showing? It will be tape delayed. It begins at 8:00pmPT and says it’s 2 1/2 hours. So at 10:30pmPT, do we then view a tape delay of the discussion??? and if so, then what time does that end?

March 2, 2009 at 2:50 pm

The Pacific Time (PT) showing will begin at 8 PM PT. So Jo Y, that’s 8 PM your time. It will end around 10:30 PT.

It will be tape-delayed because 8 PM PT is about 11 PM ET (Eastern Time, which is the time zone in which the panel will actually be happening). So you will not be seeing the event live, unfortunately.

Regarding the questions submitted to panelists:

People can submit questions by going to: http://www.apowerfulnoise.org/questions.html and emailing their question to comments@apowerfulnoise.org (including their name, city and state). “Only select questions may be answered due to time constraints.”

March 3, 2009 at 9:28 am

to all those objecting to the cost of the movie and the share that CARE recieves – get over it! I think Emily has given you sufficient answers regarding the cost of distribution etc – now go see the movie!! My daughter is currently writing her college thesis on the very subject that “A Powerful Noise” covers and is planning to continue her work with woman’s issue after graduation. I continually applaud her efforts and her interest in these matters.

I’m sorry Asiedua will not be seeing the movie with the rest of us – her protest is short sited.

March 3, 2009 at 9:38 am

Kathy, I’m entltled to my opinions. I put it out there to the organizers, I received responses – both emails and phone calls and I’m satisfied with their explanations which were handled respectfully and I do not need you to speak on their behalf because they’ve already handled it in a professional manner. I don’t know who you are or why you think you have to address this issue for us. You want to see the movie, I applaud you. I won’t and a number of our women here won’t either. That is our prerogative. I do not appreciate your calling our decision short-sighted and I feel offended askling us to get over it. I don’t want to be nasty on this forum and like I said, those who matter already addressed this issue. Good luck to your daughter. A lot of us are doing things for this organization quietly and don’t think it necessary to announce it to the world. Enjoy the movie.

March 3, 2009 at 11:33 am

Thank you ONE for sending out a notice about “A Powerful Noise.”

PLEASE NOTE: The ONE email stated that the event begins at 5:30pm PST, but Fandango has the start time for Las Vegas listed as 8pm. May want to get them to correct the PST time online and get them to contact all who have purchased tickets via Fandango regarding time correction. Eager to view the documentary and panel discussion. Fan of Nic Kristof’s work…. Bravo! to all those involved.

March 3, 2009 at 11:52 am

To Robert M.: Yes, THAT Madeleine Albright. To lend a bit more history to the issue of her unfortunate “worth it” comment, below is what Wikipedia has posted. Based on her overall performance while Secretary and there after, I think her contributions to tonight’s panel may be very worthwhile.

“She was also criticized for defending the sanctions of Iraq under Saddam Hussein in a 1996 interview with Lesley Stahl on CBS’s 60 Minutes. When asked by Stahl with regards to effect of sanctions against Iraq: “We have heard that half a million children have died. I mean, that’s more children than died in Hiroshima. And, you know, is the price worth it?” Albright replied: “I think this is a very hard choice, but the price — we think the price is worth it.”[6] Not until years later did she express regret for this remark.[citation needed] In her 2003 autobiography she wrote,

I must have been crazy; I should have answered the question by reframing it and pointing out the inherent flaws in the premise behind it. […] As soon as I had spoken, I wished for the power to freeze time and take back those words. My reply had been a terrible mistake, hasty, clumsy, and wrong. […] I had fallen into a trap and said something that I simply did not mean. That is no one’s fault but my own.[7]

This “trap” has been identified as a loaded question.[8][9] Her failure to “refram[e the question] and point[] out [its] inherent flaws”[7] has been called “the non-denial heard ’round the world”[10] because “by not challenging the statistic, Albright inadvertently lent credence to it.”[8] When asked about her response in 2005, Albright said “I never should have made it, it was stupid,” and that she still supported the concept of tailored sanctions.[11]“

March 5, 2009 at 5:33 pm

I won’t be able to attned. So sorry. I look forward to finding the opportunity to view this film and see the responses to the Live event.