Picnic & Film Screening this Saturday, 11/08/08

FORCE will be carpooling to the AFI Film Festival on Saturday, November 8, for two FREE screenings. We will be meeting on campus at 12:00pm, having a picnic in Griffith Park at 1:00pm, then going to the "Food Fight" screening at 3:15pm. If you can stay longer, we'll also see "The World We Want" at 7:00pm.

BRING A PICNIC LUNCH!

There are many more films that day, but those are the only free ones. The other films are $11.

If interested, please contact us at force4change@yahoo.com


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FOOD FIGHT
Free Screenings
(USA, 2008, 83 mins)
HDCAM
Directed By: Chris Taylor
Producers: Chris Taylor, Mark Rossen
Executive Producer: Alan Siegel
Director of Photography: Pete Fuszard
Editor: Miranda Yousef
Music: Scott Harper

* www.foodfightthedoc.com/

Horrible news: there’s been a governmental conspiracy afoot for decades to make America’s food less delicious! In Chris Taylor’s gastronomical documentary, this crime against our taste buds is comprehensively exposed, with the revolutionary stance against it (otherwise known as organic produce) brought into delectable relief. Taylor reaches as far back as World War II to explain our country’s initial tendency toward corporate-owned, mass-produced and flavorless agricultural goods, and examines how this trend has ultimately landed the United States in the unhealthy state it is in today. From there, the documentary takes a mouthwatering turn as it follows the now-legendary chefs who spearheaded the California Cuisine movement. Notables such as Chez Panisse owner Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Jeremiah Tower and Suzanne Goin are interviewed, with their stories of culinary triumph lovingly retold. In a country where The Man seems to have quality control over almost all aspects of our lives, a fight for fresh food is more than just a tummy growl—it’s a subversive move to protect our right to be healthy and happy. FOOD FIGHT fully promotes this idea, and urges its viewers to continue the 50-year battle for deliciousness by buying locally and eating organically. And who could argue? All we have to lose is our heart disease, obesity and wealthy corporate middlemen. Viva la revolution!


*****

THE WORLD WE WANT
Free Screenings
(USA, 2008, 100 mins)
World Premiere
Directed By: Patrick Davidson
Producer: Patrick Davidson
Director of Photography: Curt Miles,Brian Pratt
Editors: Joanne Nucho, Bill Macomber
Music: Paul Hollman
Co Producer: Roberta Davidson

* theworldwewantmovie.com/

Patrick Davidson's empowering documentary follows a group of self-motivated teenagers, from a broad spectrum of countries, who come together to strive for societal betterment. In the film, the final eight teams compete in Project Citizen, an international program in which groups of teens present game plans for community improvement in their home cities. An array of countries are represented—Jordan, Senegal, Columbia, India and beyond—with an even more diverse group of active and intelligent young people each given his or her moment to defend a worthy cause. Perhaps what is most moving about THE WORLD WE WANT is how it captures the non-destructive side of teen spirit. The young men and women are at once normal and exemplary, channeling their rebellious teenage drive into positive action, with hopes of creating a more positive future. Meanwhile, Davidson provides sobering reminders that the world we currently occupy is far from ideal. The team from Jordan investigates into the relentless presence of beatings-as-punishment in primary schools, while the Senegalese team takes a stand against the unsanitary drinking water in the city of Ross Bethio. The members of Project Citizen have seen violence, poverty, and corruption, experienced illness, and even lost loved ones: harsh realities that set them into motion. In a culture that glorifies selfish, privileged and irresponsible teenagers, the youth of THE WORLD WE WANT deserve at least equal time.

OUTFEST 2008

http://www.outfest.org/

Protecting Our Past. Showcasing Our Present. Nurturing Our Future.

Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film images and artistry. For 25 years Outfest has led the charge, spotlighting emerging talent, creating community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives.

Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has showcased over 4,200 films for audiences well over half a million people. Our festivals, year-round screening series and special events bring together film lovers, innovative artists, celebrities, entertainment industry professionals … and some of the hottest parties around!

Outfest is also the only nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that the extensive but threatened LGBT film heritage is preserved. Since the beginning of the struggle for LGBT equality, visionary filmmakers have recorded their lives, challenges and triumphs on film. Outfest is committed to saving, preserving and providing access to that precious, affirming heritage for generations to come.

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Here is the film guide for OUTFEST 2008:
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2008/filmguide/title-detail.php

We encourage anyone and everyone to go as Outfest is an amazing film festival which does so much for the LGBT community, the film community, and Los Angeles.

...and also because it's just fun and awesome like that.