This short documentary of the 2009 Melbourne Social Forum was created by Andre Sassen Panerai and Garry Cheung.

A short video shot on Invasion Day (Australia Day) in Melbourne, Australia, January 26th 2008. The actions coincided with the World Social Forum global day of action.

Produced by Plug in TV  

In just 4 years over 160 social forums have been held in over 120 cities around the world. Where did such a dynamic process come from? This documentary looks at the emergence of the World Social Forum, from the perspective of one of its founders, Chico Whitaker, and highlights the local Melbourne Social Forum's significance to the community. Through various interviews the meaning and rationale of the social forum process is contextualised.

Produced by : Simon Moule, Sal Castro and Jose Ramos

Camera Operator: Sal Castro and Plug in Crew 2004
Editors: Simon Moule (part 1) and Jose Ramos (part 2)
Music: Simon Moule (part I) Rachael and Michael (part 2)