Kent Gurkha Campaign Goes to the Movies

The producers of the Oscar nominated movie 'Days of Glory' have invited Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll and other members of the Gurkha justice campaign to a special preview of the film. The film details the injustices that Arab soldiers suffered in the French Army even though many thousands of them fought and died for France in the Second World War. The producers believe there are strong parallels in the film to the plight of the many thousands of Gurkha veterans who fought and died for Britain over many decades.

The power of the film is such that it has brought about political law changes in many of the countries in which it has opened including France, Belgium and Italy. As was widely reported in the press last year during the French release, Jacques Chirac changed the law so as to 'unfreeze' colonial troops' pensions after seeing the film.

Peter Carroll, who campaigns on behalf of the Gurkhas said:

"This invitation came entirely out of the blue. We will be attending this special preview and hope that the film's release later in the year will make many British politicians realize that our country is treating its Gurkha heroes every bit as poorly as France betrayed the foreign nationals who fought for them."

The event is being held in Covent Garden on the evening of Tuesday 6th February 2007.

As well as being Oscar nominated and winning the Best Actor Award at Cannes for its ensemble cast, "Days of Glory" will be screening as the Closing Night Film at this year's Human Rights Watch Film Festival.