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Film and Discussion for January 2008
Come and kick off the new year with
something a little bit different from
Spring! We have a
powerful film for you which will not fail to have an effect on how you
think about humankind and the way in which we organise our world! Not to be missed, SPRING takes a look at
the correlation between nature, animals and human
economic interests.
Sunday
13th January 2008 at 4pm at Heaven's Door Shimokitazawa
Narrated by Academy Award Nominee Joaquin Phoenix and featuring
music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby, EARTHLINGS is
a documentary film about humankind's complete economic
dependence on animals raised for pets, food, clothing, entertainment
and scientific research. Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen
footage, EARTHLINGS
chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest
industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for
profit. Powerful, informative, controversial and thought-provoking,
EARTHLINGS is by far the most comprehensive documentary ever produced
on the correlation between nature, animals and human economic interests.
This film won awards at the San Diego Film Festival, the Boston
International film Festival and the Artivist Film Festival in 2005 and
is definitely different from what you expect from Spring.
Bring
a Friend and an Open Mind! Vegetarians, environmental activists and
ecologists most welcome!
Please
note that anyone is welcome to attend our film and
Discussion events
regardless of their political persuasion, except for fascists and those
who espouse racist views.If you'd like to come
along, events are usually on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the same
location in Shimokitazawa.
Usually, a short introduction to the group is given to newcomers and
then a brief introduction to the film follows. After the film there is
a 10-15 minute break after which open democratic discussions follow
once a chair has been appointed. Everyone gets the chance to speak and
to learn from one another.Participants are from a variety of
backgrounds with different political viewpoints and differing degrees
of
knowledge and experience.
If you're interested in social,economic and political issues in general
or want to become an activist of some sort, then this is a good place
to meet people-
everyone is friendly and
welcoming!
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