Tuesday, January 19 STAND! 7p, FREE via Eventive; RSVP here Post-film Q&A with Composer/Producer Danny Schur, Director Robert Adetuyi and actor Gregg Henry Sponsored by American Income Life
"A patient, resourceful labor of love" Variety
An immigrant Romeo & Juliet battle for love and a better future during a time of social upheaval. Director Robert Adetuyi (“Stomp the Yard”, “Bring It On”) teams up with two-time Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Roy Wagner in this movie adaptation of Juno-award-winning composer Danny Schur & Rick Chafe’s hit musical.
"Stand! tells the important story of the power of collective action. Workers should see this film to learn not only about labor history but the important value of fighting for our rights and greater justice." -Richard Trumka, President, AFL-CIO
Director: Robert Adetuyi; Writers: Rick Chafe, Danny Schur; Stars: Laura Slade Wiggins, Gregg Henry, Marshall Williams and Lisa Bell. 2019; 1h 50min; Drama, History, Musical; December 2020 (USA)
Thursday, January 21 9-5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT 6:30pm EST; Register here
The new film from Julia Reichert, the director of American Factory, The Last Truck and Seeing Red! A campaign against the abuse of female workers by their male bosses, which starts in early 1970s Cleveland, leads to a popular fiction film with Fonda, Parton and Tomlin.
Featured Panel: Lane Windham, moderator, Assoc. Director Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor, Georgetown University Karen Nussbaum, former director of 9to5 and Working America Jokebed Morinvil, Black Workers and Wellness Center Organizer, ONE DC
Co-sponsored by the Kalmanovitz Initiative and WHUT. OVEE SCREENING begins at 6:30PM with a panel discussion to follow
Opens January 21
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
Click here for details on where to watch at virtual cinemas supporting independent theaters.
From our friends at the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA): IDENTIFYING FEATURES tells the story of one mother’s search for her son, who disappeared after trying to cross the border between Mexico and the U.S. Winner of Best International Film at the Gotham Awards and two Sundance Film Festival prizes, this stunning and suspenseful drama from director Fernanda Valadez spotlights the current humanitarian crisis at our border.
Wednesday, January 27 9-5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT 7pm EST; Register here
You know the song, you know the movie, but do you know the movement? This new film tells the story of the real-life women who organized for better pay, more advancement opportunities and an end to sexual harassment. Watch the trailer here. The documentary will air on PBS in February, but you’re invited to an advance screening featuring remarks from Academy Award-winning director Julia Reichert and other female leaders in the labor movement, including AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler. The screening has a limited number of slots, so make sure you RSVP now to reserve your spot!
Material published in UNION CITY may be freely reproduced by any recipient; please credit Union City as the source for all news items and www.unionist.com as the source for Today’s Labor History.
Published by the Metropolitan Washington Council, an AFL-CIO "Union City" Central Labor Council whose 200 affiliated union locals represent 150,000 area union members. DYANA FORESTER, PRESIDENT.
Story suggestions, event announcements, campaign reports, Letters to the Editor and other material are welcome, subject to editing for clarity and space; just click on the mail icon below. You can also reach us on Facebook and Twitter by clicking on those icons.
|