[RP TownTalk] Fwd: Mountaintop mining film at New Deal Cafe Nov 19

[Jonah Blaustein]

This film -Black Diamonds- is really well made. I'm planning to go see 
it again in Greenbelt tomorrow at the New Deal. Let me know if you want 
to carpool out there.
Jonah

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Prince George's County Peace and Justice Coalitio 
> <justpeacepg at earthlink.net>
> Date: Sun Nov 18, 2007  12:50:31  PM US/Eastern
> To: justpeacepg at earthlink.net
> Subject: Mountaintop mining film at New Deal Cafe Nov 19
> Reply-To: Prince George's County Peace and Justice Coalitio 
> <justpeacepg at earthlink.net>
>
>
>
> Reel and Meal at the New Deal   -Monday, November 19th -- Meet the 
> Filmmaker
> The film, Black Diamondswill be shown at the New Deal Café on Monday, 
> November 19th beginning at 7:00 pm. This film is the first of its kind 
> to offer a wholly comprehensive survey of surface mining and 
> mountaintop removal practices in West Virginia. It is a riveting 
> portrait of radical community resistance -- an American region 
> fighting for its life--caught between the grinding wheels of the 
> national appetite for cheap energy and an enduring sense of 
> Appalachian culture, pride, and natural beauty.
>
>
>
> The filmmaker, Catherine Pancake, will be on hand to talk about the 
> movie and answer questions at the conclusion of the film.
>
> There is no charge for admission.  An optional vegan buffet meal will 
> be available for purchase for $10.00 starting at 6:30 pm.
>
>  Black Diamonds: Mountaintop Removal & the Fight for Coalfield 
> Justice."A riveting and ultimately energizing documentary.... provides 
> a thumbnail economic and political history of coal mining in the 
> state, a textured portrait of Appalachian life and a convincing case 
> for ending the environmental scourge of decapitating mountains...." 
> Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post.
>
>  TheReel and Meal at the New Dealis a monthly film series that 
> explores vital environmental and social issues and is sponsored by 
> several Greenbelt organizations interested in preserving our 
> environment.  One of them is Peace & Justice Coalition,  Prince 
> George's County.
>
> Call 301-437-8814 for more information.
>
>
>
> Steve Kane
> Coordinator, Greenbelt Climate Action Network.
>
>  
>
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