Thursday, July 23, 2009
Art & Social Activism
Outdoor screening and discussion of the documentary
Promise of America by New Moon Productions
Promise of America by New Moon Productions
Join us for a FREE outdoor screening and discussion of the New Moon Productions documentary, The Promise of America. The evening will include commentary from Janet Fitch of New Moon Productions, a live drum circle, food and more!
TIME: Thursday, July 23, 2009 / 7:00–9:45pm
LOCATION: Kadish Park / 900 block of East North Avenue / (between Humboldt and Holton in the Riverwest Neighborhood)
SIGNS WILL BE POSTED - This event will take place rain or shine
THE PROMISE OF AMERICA
Rich archival footage of historical bold, public actions supports this documentary in revealing a legacy of American activism, while it parallels an intimate experience of the Million Mom March for sensible gun laws.
Rich archival footage of historical bold, public actions supports this documentary in revealing a legacy of American activism, while it parallels an intimate experience of the Million Mom March for sensible gun laws.
JANET FITCH, Director, Co-producer
Janet is a media activist reclaiming the public sphere for discussion of complex social topics. Her 3-part series: Guns, Grief and Grace in America and outreach inspires solution-based conversations on gun violence in the U.S. Fitch founded New Moon Productions (2000) to expand local, regional and global community thinking and actions on social issues. Local honors include: Woman of In uence in Public Policy, Communicator of the Year and Milwaukee Activist of the Year.
RSVPs for this event appreciated but not required to ynpnrsvp@gmail.com.
