Screening Liberally San Francisco Chapter Blog

Hi Screening Liberally Members -

We have two new guests joining us on Sunday who made history this year in the movement for marriage equality.

Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis, plaintiffs in the Supreme Court lawsuit to legalize gay marriage in California, will be speaking about their experiences, as well as giving you ways to get involved this election.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Full Event Details are Below:

*Screening Liberally's Battleground Event to Protect Gay Marriage*

Gay Marriage is at grave risk this election and one way you can help is by joining us Sunday at the Red Vic Movie House for an afternoon of comedy and film. Comedian Ali Mafi will be introducing the event with a short set of comedy. The Academy-Award Winning, documentary film "Freeheld" (38minutes) will then be screened. Following the film, Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis, plaintiffs in the Supreme Court lawsuit to legalize gay marriage in California, will speak about their experience and give you ways to get involved.

One Hundred Percent of sales will go to the No on 8 campaign.

Don't miss your chance to get involved, the election is less than a month away!

Date: Sunday 19 October, 12pm
Where: Red Vic Movie House, 1727 Haight Street
What: Comedians Heather Gold and Ali Mafi
"Freeheld," Academy Award Winning Short
Documentary
John and Stuart, Marriage Equality Activists

Best,

Sari Gelzer
sfsl@screeningliberally.org
http://www.screeningliberally.org

Event on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=29930036698

"Freeheld," watch the trailer: http://www.freeheld.com

Ali Mafi: "America's only Gay, Fat, Muslim Stand-Up Comic!"
http://gaymuslimcomic.blogspot.com/

No on Prop 8 Campaign: http://www.noonprop8.com/

Hi Screening Liberally Members -

Sunday afternoon, we look forward to seeing you at the Red Vic Movie House for Screening Liberally's most important and most exciting event yet. Beginning at noon we will be treated to the comedy stylings of Ali Mafi, America's only gay and Muslim stand-up comic, who recently opened for the Axis of Evil comedy tour. Afterward, we will watch the 2007 Academy-Award winning short documentary "Freeheld". A panel discussion will follow, providing you with the tools to protect gay marriage.

Proposition 8 is in grave danger of passing, join us and make a difference this election.

Hope to see you there, bring your friends!

Date: Sunday 19 October, 12pm
Where: Red Vic Movie House, 1727 Haight Street
What: Comedian Ali Mafi
Screening of "Freeheld," Academy Award Winning Short Documentary

* GREAT IDEA: Forward the invite to friends on facebook. Click in the right hand corner "Invite People to Come":
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=29930036698

Best,

Sari Gelzer
sfsl@screeningliberally.org

"Freeheld," watch the trailer: http://www.freeheld.com

Ali Mafi: "America's only Gay, Fat, Muslim Stand-Up Comic!"
http://gaymuslimcomic.blogspot.com/

No on Prop 8 Campaign: http://www.noonprop8.com/

Living in San Francisco it may be hard to believe that proposition 8, which seeks to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California, may pass this November. It is extremely important that we reach beyond our progressive city walls to make sure the beautiful celebrations we all witnessed this year do not get reversed. One way to do this:

Join us on Sunday October 19 for Screening Liberally's most important event this year.

Comedian Heather Gold and Ali Mafi will be introducing the event with two short sets of comedy. The Academy-Award Winning, short documentary film Freeheld (38minutes) will then be screened. Afterward, a panel of speakers will discuss the state of Gay marriage in California and explain how you can get involved to keep Gay marriage legal.

One Hundred Percent of sales will go to the No on Prop 8 campaign.

Don't miss your chance to get involved, the election is less than a month away!

Date: Sunday 19 October, 12pm
Where: Red Vic Movie House, 1727 Haight Street
What: Comedians Heather Gold and Ali Mafi
Screening of "Freeheld," The Academy Award Winning Short Documentary

Best,

Sari Gelzer
sfsl@screeningliberally.org
www.screeningliberally.org

Hi SL Members -

First I want to alert you to our new blog. Its going to keep you updated on the latest progressive films in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our first blog is about "Battle in Seattle." Keep checking back for movie reviews and inside information.

Bookmark SF Screening Liberally Blog: http://livingliberally.org/screening/chapters/CA/sf

Here is your first tidbit from the inside: In honor of opening night for the film "Battle in Seattle" there is going to be an after party TONIGHT. You will have the chance to join the SF Bay Area activist community at a fancy hotel with Hors D'oevres and Drinks beginning at 7:30pm. Admission to the party requires proof of purchase for a ticket to "Battle in Seattle" for this weekend. For more information email me soon!

Don't forget, Check out our blog and say hello. I always look forward to hearing from you.

In Peace,

Sari Gelzer
sfsl@screeningliberally.org

Join our Facebook Group and Friend Us:
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?fbnew_opt_in=6#/profile.php?id=1205...
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=9743334770

Deemed by many as one of the most successful protests in US history, the 1999 demonstrations against the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the subject of Director, Stuart Townsend’s debut film,

Screening Liberally Members -

First, thank you for attending our September Screening Liberally event for the film "Trouble the Water." Even if you didn't attend opening night, I hope you are able to see the film. If you were inspired to take action, check out Amnesty International's letter writing campaign, as well as the film's website for ideas on how to support Hurricane Katrina Survivors.

Landmark Cinemas just invited Screening Liberally members to attend the free, advanced screening for "Battle in Seattle." Below is the invitation, which details how to RSVP and gives a description of the film. Feel free to drop me a line if you are going to attend so we can arrange to meet in the lobby and say hello before the screening.

Best,

Sari Gelzer
sfsl@screeningliberally.org

========INVITATION to BATTLE IN SEATTLE=============

Friends: you and a guest are invited to a preview screening of BATTLE IN SEATTLE, per the details below. In order to attend, please RSVP via email to Steve Indig at stevei@landmarktheatres.com -- please indicate that you were invited by Screening Liberally, and specify for 1 or 2 seats. Please be aware that even with RSVP, seating is limited and not guaranteed; you are advised to arrive early.

BATTLE IN SEATTLE

Dramatization of 1999 WTO protests - Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Michelle Rodriguez lead ensemble cast

SCREENING INFORMATION:

DATE/TIME: Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:30pm

LOCATION: Embarcadero Center Cinema, 1 Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level, SF

In 1999, five days rocked the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Environmentalists, consumer advocates, labor unions, students, anarchists and pacifists all converged, bringing attention to how the WTO’s laws were affecting democracy around the world.

Among them are Django (Andre Benjamin), Sam (Jennifer Carpenter), Lou (Michelle Rodriguez) and Jay (Martin Henderson). United in their desire to be heard and to make a difference, for these protesters, this is very personal and the stakes are higher than mere politics. A peaceful demonstration to stop the WTO talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot and an eventual State of Emergency results. The streets are mayhem, the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor (Ray Liotta), a riot cop on the streets (Woody Harrelson) and his pregnant wife (Charlize Theron). The choices they make will change their lives forever and prove, ultimately, that ordinary people can change the world.

With his ensemble cast writer/director Stuart Townsend intertwines different points of view from a cross section of society – from protestors and police to delegates and doctors – who intentionally or accidentally find themselves on the streets of Seattle in those last days of the millennium. Townsend merges footage of the real event with his fictional narrative and, ultimately, BATTLE IN SEATTLE illustrates that, even against incredible odds, ordinary people can change the world.

Redwood Palms Pictures presents BATTLE IN SEATTLE, opening on September 19, 2008, at Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema in San Francisco -- additional Bay Area cities will open on that date or later (tbd), including Rafael Film Center in San Rafael.

http://www.battleinseattlemovie.com/

Hi Screening Liberally Members -

Join us this Friday for opening night of the award-winning film "Trouble the Water" at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas. The 7:25pm screening will be followed by a Q&A with producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal.

In the Screening Liberally tradition of turning Reels into Real World Action - we will meet at the Sundance Cinema Bistro after the Q&A to chat with Amnesty International's Deputy Director Mona Cadena. She will tell us about the actions that Amnesty International are doing to support Hurricane Katrina survivors. We will also have a chance to engage in drinks, post-film discussion, and socializing!

RSVP and you will receive a coupon for $1 off admission.
Email: rsvpscreeningliberallysf@yahoo.com

The 7:25 pm screening is filling up fast. I highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance from the cinema's website.

Great News - If you can't make Opening Night, the Producers and Executive Producer, Danny Glover, plan to attend a few more screenings for the film's opening weekend. Details are Below.

Best,

Sari Gelzer
sfsl@screeningliberally.org
www.screeningliberally.org

Watch the Trailer: http://troublethewaterfilm.com/

Sundance Kabuki
Fri, Sat, Sun: 2:35 | 4:50 | 7:25 | 9:40 |
additional shows on Sat and Sun at 12:15 pm)
http://sundancecinemas.com/choose.html
Q&A with Directors/Producers Tia Lessin &Carl Deal
following the 7:25pm show on Friday 9/5 and the 4:50 show on Saturday 9/6
Executive Producer, Danny Glover, in Person before the 5:00 show on Friday

Berkeley Shattuck
Fri, Sat, Sun: 2:00 | 4:30 | 7:10 | 9:20 https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/Landmark.aspx?TheatreID=200
Q&A with Directors/Producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal
Following the 4:30 show on Friday 9/5 and the 7:10 show on Saturday 9/6
Executive Producer, Danny Glover, in person following the 4:30 show on Friday

San Jose Camera 3
Fri, Sat, Sun at 4:45 | 7:10 | 9:30 (additional shows on Sat & Sun at 2:15 pm)
http://www.cameracinemas.com/index.shtml
Q&A with Directors/Producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal following the 2:15 show on Saturday 9/6

Dear Screening Liberally Members,

Join us Friday, September 5th at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas for the opening of "Trouble the Water."

A powerful documentary, "Trouble the Water," takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. Incorporating remarkable home video footage, the film portrays an insider’s view of Katrina and the hurricane’s aftermath.

The night will include a Q&A with Trouble the Water producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, and Amnesty International's Deputy Director, Mona Cadena.

RSVP and you will receive a coupon code to present at the box office for $1 off the price of admission.

Don't miss this film's Bay Area debut. "Trouble the Water" was this year's winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and the Grand Jury Award at Silverdocs . A high attendance is expected, please arrive early.

When: 7:25pm, Friday, September 5th
Where: Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, 1881 Post Street

RSVP: rsvpscreeningliberallysf@yahoo.com

See you there!

Sari Gelzer
sfsl@screeningliberally.org
www.screeningliberally.org