InspiredbyBlackLivesMatterFREESHOW
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A FREE SCREENING OF ATTACK THE BLOCK (2011)
Athena Cinema on Court St
Thursday September 1st, 7pm
Purpose: To positively bring the community together to reflect on an issue that has been getting a lot of national/global attention.
Post Screening Discussion: OU Student Filmmaker and fellow Chicagoan Cedric Simmons will be present to reflect on the film and issues he faces as an African American. I will also answer questions about my attendance of a Socialism conference in Chicago this summer with OU Student Activists. Currently trying to add other pertinent representatives. Black Lives Matter is a very specific movement. It is right to therefore clarify that this film screening was organized inspired prominently by Black Lives Matter along with other movements of social importance. This event is shaping up to be a gateway event. A primer. A first step into a larger arena. The theme of the screening event will revolve around the exploration of Differences. Black Lives Matter, Inequality in Society, Socialism, The Failure of Educational Systems, The Current Presidential Election all of these topics are connected. There is much to reflect on and nothing brings people together like a fun provocative science-fiction film.
The Monetary Goal: As a non-profit, Athena Cinema's rental fees are just based on what it costs us to pay employees for the screening, cost of equipment, website, etc. The majority of the cost of the screening goes to the distributing company of the film itself. Gofundme also takes 7.9% of the total amount raised through its site. There will be no profiting from this event. The money raised will cover the cost and take into account Gofundme's pricing.
Change starts with action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16dTyef1LS0
Thank You,
Brian Cristi
Athena Cinema on Court St
Thursday September 1st, 7pm
Purpose: To positively bring the community together to reflect on an issue that has been getting a lot of national/global attention.
Post Screening Discussion: OU Student Filmmaker and fellow Chicagoan Cedric Simmons will be present to reflect on the film and issues he faces as an African American. I will also answer questions about my attendance of a Socialism conference in Chicago this summer with OU Student Activists. Currently trying to add other pertinent representatives. Black Lives Matter is a very specific movement. It is right to therefore clarify that this film screening was organized inspired prominently by Black Lives Matter along with other movements of social importance. This event is shaping up to be a gateway event. A primer. A first step into a larger arena. The theme of the screening event will revolve around the exploration of Differences. Black Lives Matter, Inequality in Society, Socialism, The Failure of Educational Systems, The Current Presidential Election all of these topics are connected. There is much to reflect on and nothing brings people together like a fun provocative science-fiction film.
The Monetary Goal: As a non-profit, Athena Cinema's rental fees are just based on what it costs us to pay employees for the screening, cost of equipment, website, etc. The majority of the cost of the screening goes to the distributing company of the film itself. Gofundme also takes 7.9% of the total amount raised through its site. There will be no profiting from this event. The money raised will cover the cost and take into account Gofundme's pricing.
Change starts with action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16dTyef1LS0
Thank You,
Brian Cristi
Organizer
Brian Cristi
Organizer
Athens, OH