[Regis Tremblay, Oct. 8] Letters to prisoners (Fwd)

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Letters by Regis Tremblay, Independent Filmmaker, Maine, United States 

October 8, 2013

Dear Professor Yang,

We continue to be outraged at the miscarriage of justice, the abuse of human rights, and the violent put-down of peaceful, non-violent resistance to militarism and the destruction of the environment.

You are a brave witness for peace in the world and your sacrifices are not in vain. You represent everyone in the world who desires peace and justice, and who are involved in their own struggles against the evil of war, militarism, and unbridled capitalism.

I want you to know that I remember you well. You may recall that I am the filmmaker who came to Gangjeong last September, and I have fond memories of you. In fact, you appear in my film, The Ghosts of Jeju and many of the photos and short videos that have been used to promote my documentary film, The Ghosts of Jeju. Your passionate statement about Gureombi and Jeju have inspired many people all over the world.

Since the film was finished in June, it has reached people in more than a dozen countries. In some cases it has been screened several times. In Dublin Ireland this month, it will be screened 10 times. Here in America, it has been seen by hundreds of people already.

This month I will begin traveling to present the film in Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Virginia, San Francisco, Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington, and Minneapolis Minnesota. Everywhere, everyone who sees the film are filled with anger at what the USA has done in Korea, but they are all inspired by the indomitable spirit of all of the people of Gangjeong.

When I left Jeju, I knew that my responsibility was to make this film and to travel with it anywhere people would invite me. It is my way of joining in your struggle.

You have been an inspiration to people all over the world because you have put your life and body on the line for peace in the true non-violent spirit of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.

It was my honor and pleasure to spend time with you. Please know that your sacrifice is not in vain.

Respectfully and in solidarity,

Regis Tremblay – Director, The Ghosts of Jeju

October 8, 2013

Dear Brother Park Do-Hyun,

The world has just learned about your prison sentence. We continue to be outraged at the miscarriage of justice, the abuse of human rights, and the violent put-down of peaceful, non-violent resistance to militarism and the destruction of the environment.

You are a brave witness for peace in the world and your sacrifices are not in vain. You represent everyone in the world who desires peace and justice, and who are involved in their own struggles against the evil of war, militarism, and unbridled capitalism.

I want you to know that I remember you well. You may recall that I am the filmmaker who came to Gangjeong last September, and I have fond memories of you. In fact, you appear in my film, The Ghosts of Jeju and many of the photos and short videos that have been used to promote my documentary film, The Ghosts of Jeju.

Since the film was finished in June, it has reached people in more than a dozen countries. In some cases it has been screened several times. In Dublin Ireland this month, it will be screened 10 times. Here in America, it has been seen by hundreds of people.

This month I will begin traveling to present the film in Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Virginia, San Francisco, Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington, and Minneapolis Minnesota. Everywhere, everyone who sees the film are filled with anger at what the USA has done in Korea, but they are all inspired by the indomitable spirit of all of the people of Gangjeong.

I want you to know that the Jesuits and the Catholics of Jeju are a fitting example of where the Church must be: on the frontlines of the struggles against injustice and war. As a former Catholic Carmelite priest, your daily commitment in Gangjeong made me very proud and I made sure that the Jesuits and the Church played an important part in the film. It will interest you to know that it will be screened at Boston College and Seattle University, both Jesuit institutions of higher learning. I am sure they will be proud of you.

When I left Jeju, I knew that my responsibility was to make this film and to travel with it anywhere people would invite me. It is my way of joining in your struggle.

You have been an inspiration to people all over the world because you have put your life and body on the line for peace in the true non-violent spirit of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.

It was my honor and pleasure to spend time with you. Please know that your sacrifice is not in vain.

Respectfully and in solidarity,

Regis Tremblay – Director, The Ghosts of Jeju

October 8, 2013

Dear Mr. Kang Bu-Eun,

The world has just learned about your prison sentence. We continue to be outraged at the miscarriage of justice, the abuse of human rights, and the violent put-down of peaceful, non-violent resistance to militarism and the destruction of the environment.

You are a brave witness for peace in the world and your sacrifices are not in vain. You represent everyone in the world who desires peace and justice, and who are involved in their own struggles against the evil of war, militarism, and unbridled capitalism.

I want you to know that I remember you well and that your warm smile and joyful spirit have endeared you to many the world over. You may recall that I am the filmmaker who came to Gangjeong last September, and I have fond memories of you. In fact, you appear in many of the photos and short videos that have been used to promote my documentary film, The Ghosts of Jeju.

Since the film was finished in June, it has reached people in more than a dozen countries. In some cases it has been screened several times. In Dublin Ireland this month, it will be screened 10 times. Here in America, it has been seen by hundreds of people.

This month I will begin traveling to present the film in Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Virginia, San Francisco, Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington, and Minneapolis Minnesota. Everywhere, everyone who sees the film are filled with anger at what the USA has done in Korea, but they are all inspired by the indomitable spirit of all of the people of Gangjeong.

When I left Jeju, I knew that my responsibility was to make this film and to travel with it anywhere people would invite me. It is my way of joining in your struggle.

You have been an inspiration to people all over the world because you have put your life and body on the line for peace in the true non-violent spirit of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.

It was my honor and pleasure to spend time with you. Please know that your sacrifice is not in vain.

Respectfully and in solidarity,

Regis Tremblay – Director, The Ghosts of Jeju

October 8, 2013

Dear Kim Koon,

The world has just learned about your prison sentence. We continue to be outraged at the miscarriage of justice, the abuse of human rights, and the violent put-down of peaceful, non-violent resistance to militarism and the destruction of the environment.

You are a brave witness for peace in the world and your sacrifices are not in vain. You represent everyone in the world who desires peace and justice, and who are involved in their own struggles against the evil of war, militarism, and unbridled capitalism.

I want you to know that I remember you well. You may recall that I am the filmmaker who came to Gangjeong last September, and I have fond memories of you. In fact, you appear in many of the photos and short videos that have been used to promote my documentary film, The Ghosts of Jeju.

Since the film was finished in June, it has reached people in more than a dozen countries. In some cases it has been screened several times. In Dublin Ireland this month, it will be screened 10 times. Here in America, it has been seen by hundreds of people.

This month I will begin traveling to present the film in Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Virginia, San Francisco, Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington, and Minneapolis Minnesota. Everywhere, everyone who sees the film are filled with anger at what the USA has done in Korea, but they are all inspired by the indomitable spirit of all of the people of Gangjeong.

When I left Jeju, I knew that my responsibility was to make this film and to travel with it anywhere people would invite me. It is my way of joining in your struggle.

You have been an inspiration to people all over the world because you have put your life and body on the line for peace in the true non-violent spirit of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.

It was my honor and pleasure to spend time with you. Please know that your sacrifice is not in vain.

Respectfully and in solidarity,

Regis Tremblay – Director, The Ghosts of Jeju