A Place At The Table: Documentary Film Screening Hosted by CSTJ & Carol Boyd
Friday, Nov 22, 2013 7:00 PM
Please join us for a screening of the documentary film A Place At The Table, from the folks who also made the popular documentary Food, Inc. The film will be introduced and co-facilitated by Carol Boyd.
Quotes about the film:
"If another nation was doing this to our children we'd be at war" - Jeff Bridges
"A film that should make you furious." -Marshall Fine, Huffington Post
"The documentary proves its worth most by how it treats the moral and political issues around the hunger crisis." -Tomas Hachard, Slant
"POWERFUL. More than an eye-opening portrayal of hunger in America, it’s also a call to action." -Boston Globe
"A BEAUTIFULLY SHOT, POIGNANT FILM." -Roger Moore, Chicago Tribune
Carrollton Society for Truth & Justice meetings are typically snack/potluck events so feel free to bring a beverage or snack to share, but don't feel obligated. Most importantly, bring yourself!
Mission statement:
“CSTJ is an informal, non-partisan monthly social gathering. We seek to increase our awareness and deepen our understanding of major challenges in our society and in our world. We discuss or address issues that routinely cause suffering, injustice or denial of human dignity or liberty.
Focus statement:
“We try to promote worldwide peace, justice and accountability. We hope to shed light on related issues or events that may be granted only surface-level attention in mainstream media. We believe that responsible citizenship requires an absence of apathy and a desire for more transparency in our governing institutions. We desire to become positive, action-oriented individuals, and respectful of a diversity of opinions.”