“Lakoff Initiative” / Film Screenings at AGITPROP
A last minute event to raise signatures for a California ballot measure today Friday March 19 and Saturday, March 20, 2010.
AGITPROP: 2837 University Ave. (behind Glenn’s Market on Utah)
More information on the Lakoff Initiative.
From the release:
This Friday and Saturday Agitprop is looking for you to do your part in getting the “Lakoff Initiative” on the ballot. There is not much time so please stop by the space on Friday from noon to 5 or Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm to sign a form to get this initiative on the ballot. WE print it out, WE stuff envelopes, YOU simply sign it. We will also have a few snacks and some films on hand for you to enjoy. Or you can sign and leave, or sign and just hang out for some good conversation…
PLEASE FORWARD FREELY!
Schedule of Films
Friday:
12:30 Killing Creativity: Are Schools or Parents to Blame
Looks at a group of 25 seven-year-olds and their families in order to study childhood creativity, why it frequently fades, and why it matters.
1:30 The Water is Ours, Damn It!
Tells the story of how the people of Cochabamba, Bolivia fought to take back control of their water after it was privatized.
2:00 The Corporation
Explores the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time.
3:30 Capitalism Hits the Fan
University of Massachusetts Economics Professor Richard Wolff breaks down the root causes of today’s economic crisis, showing how it was decades in the making and in fact reflects seismic failures within the structures of American-style capitalism itself.
Saturday:
10:00 am- coffee and bagels
12:00 pm- Killing Creativity: Are Schools or Parents to Blame
Looks at a group of 25 seven-year-olds and their families in order to study childhood creativity, why it frequently fades, and why it matters.
2:00 pm- The Water is Ours, Damn It!
Tells the story of how the people of Cochabamba, Bolivia fought to take back control of their water after it was privatized.
3:00 pm- The Corporation
explores the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time.
5:30 pm- Capitalism Hits the Fan
University of Massachusetts Economics Professor Richard Wolff breaks down the root causes of today’s economic crisis, showing how it was decades in the making and in fact reflects seismic failures within the structures of American-style capitalism itself.
By all means...