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Free Film Showings, Thanks to Our Local Activists

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Mateo

“COAL COUNTRY”
Thur, Apr. 29th, 7:00 pm
Coykendal Sci Building Auditorium, SUNY/New Paltz

Free showing of film on the ecological devastation of mountain top removal and discussion with climate activist Dan Guenther just back from coal country. Sponsored by the SUNY New Paltz Environmental Task Force.

“SUPERPOWER”
Fri. April 30th, 8:15 pm to 10:15pm
Elting Library, New Paltz

From the Film Maker: “This multiple awards winning documentary is a well-executed and
comprehensive film that asks tough questions and goes behind the scenes of America’s national security apparatus and military actions.” Sponsored by: New Paltz Neighbors for Peace. Contact information at Tellall45@yahoo.com. Free.

“CAPITALISM: A Love Story”
Fri May 7th, 8:15 pm to 10:15 pm
Elting Library, New Paltz

Michael Moore’s recent film bringing to light corporate dominance within the United States. Topics covered include Wall Street’s “casino mentality,” for-profit prisons, Goldman Sachs’
influence in Washington, DC, the poverty-level wages of many airline pilots, the large wave of home foreclosures, and the consequences of “runaway greed.” Sponsored by: New Paltz Neighbors for Peace. Contact information at Tellall45@yahoo.com. Free.

“RETHINK AFGHANISTAN”
Sat May 8th, 7 pm to 8:30 pm
249 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie

A sobering and timely look at the chaos in that country. A discussion will follow the film.
Sponsored by Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting (www.poughkeepsiequakers.org) and Dutchess Peace Coalition (www.dutchesspeace.org). Contact: (845) 454-6431 or (845) 454-2870. Free.

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