Come support the Northcoast Environmental Center over a few drinks and a special screening of 'We the People 2.0' on November 15th. This film highlights the loss of democracy in the United States and those whose voices are not being heard. The story focuses on those who are underrepresented, marginalized, or isolated from the community’s environmental decisions. We the People 2.0 shows the root of our environmental issues, and draws importance to local government and community morale. Each showing will include Spanish subtitles.
Two showings are at 6:00 and 8:00pm. Seating is very limited so purchase your tickets early!
'We the People 2.0' utilizes both original footage as well as found footage to describe a profound change in thinking at the grassroots level. The story unfolds through the eyes of rural people who have faced decades of toxic dumps, drilling and mines in their communities. We learn with them that the reason why, in spite of all their efforts, they "get what they don't want, again and again," is because they are, by law, truly powerless in spite of propaganda that says they live in the "best democracy in the world." These people come to understand that the reason they can't stop the destruction is that the US has become an oligarchy, run by the corporate few who ignore the rights and will of the people. These people are frontally challenging our corporate state; thereby saving nature and themselves. Thomas Linzey, a nonprofit attorney's inspiring words shows how, we, the people, can turn this around and lay claim to our democracy. This movement is building as you read this, not just in this country but around the world; this film shows how and where it all began...
***Please note that NO OUTSIDE DRINKS OR FOOD are allowed inside Richards' Goat Tavern for legal reasons and violators of this rule may be banned from the theatre permanently. Cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, popcorn, and cookies are available at the bar. If you are interested in one of our hot food specials, please show up at least 30 minutes early to finish it in the bar area, as hot food is not allowed inside the dark theatre for your safety. Thank you, see you at the movies!