Screening Liberally New York City Chapter Blog

Following the passage of Proposition 8 in California,
many of us are wondering what New Yorkers can do.

Join us tomorrow for an Oscar-winning film
& discussion about marriage equality in New York.

SCREENING LIBERALLY presents FREEHELD
Tues Dec 9th - Doors 7; Film 7:30; Discussion after

The Tank @ chashama
217 East 42nd - btw 2nd & 3rd Aves
www.thetanknyc.org
Questions or RSVP: livingliberally@gmail.com

See the academy-award winning documentary
about a dying police officers whose partner
is denied benefits because they are the same sex.

Following the film, we'll host a conversation
on the ongoing marriage equality fight with:

- Greg Rae, Living Liberally National Leader, and alum of the No on Prop 8 Campaign

- Jeff Trachtman, partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel and front-line litigation advocate for marriage equality in New York State

- Shane Seger, Director of Communication for Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell

FREE Admission
Suggested $7 donation to cover costs & support the cause

Film: freeheld.com
Movement: noonprop8.com
Venue: thetanknyc.org

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Don't forget your LIBERAL CARD
the perfect gift this holiday season:
http://www.theliberalcard.org

Save the Dates:

- 12/16 - The Laughing Liberally Lab
The Tank @ chashama - 217 E 42nd
www.livingliberally.org/laughing/chapters/NY/nyc

- 12/18 - Drinking Liberally Holiday Party
Rudy's - 9th Ave btw 44th & 45th

- 12/23 - HA-HA-Hannukah: politics, comedy & religion
The Tank @ chashama - 217 E 42nd

- 1/18 - THE LIVING LIBERALLY INAUGURAL BALL
http://www.livingliberally.org/inauguralball

Liberals -

We have a lot to be thankful for this holiday.
But there's also much we still plan on fighting for.

Screening Liberally is proud to host two evenings
that focus on opportunities to make real progress
in the years ahead...if we keep up this fight.

This Tuesday, November 25th, come for a special night:
Brooke Ellison - activist, speaker, author & founder
of the Brook Ellison Project for stem cell advocacy
will present HOPE DEFERRED about stem cell research.
She -- and director Jimmy Siegel -- will be on hand.

Screening Liberally: HOPE DEFERRED
with Brooke Ellison & Jimmy Siegel
Tuesday, November 25th; Doors 6:30; Film 7:30
The Tank @ chashama - 217 East 42nd St btw 2nd & 3rd
Free Admission; Suggested donation of $10
to cover venue costs and support the cause.

RSVP or questions: livingliberally@gmail.com

We'll be in the spirit of Thanksgiving Liberally --
and what better time to look at the progress ahead.

The film: http://www.brookeellisonproject.org/
The venue: http://www.thetanknyc.org
The host: http://www.screeningliberally.org

And save the date for another SL special event:
following the passage of Prop 8 in California,
we'll be hosting a night about MARRIAGE EQUALITY --
screening the award-winning documentary FREEHELD,
and discussing the campaign to bring equality to NY.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY: Screening Liberally & FREEHELD
Tuesday, December 9th - Doors 7; Film 7:30
The Tank @ chashama - 217 E 42nd btw 2nd & 3rd
www.thetanknyc.org / www.screeningliberally.org

PLUS:

- Get your LIBERAL CARD (theliberalcard.org)
to receive special offers to advance screenings
(most recently to the movie "Milk" starring Sean Penn)

- Join us for other Living Liberally events:
-- Laughing Liberally Dec 2nd
-- Laughing Liberally Dec 16th
-- Drinking Liberally Holiday Party Dec 18th
-- Ha-Ha-Hannukah Dec 23rd

See you at the movies.

Happy Post-Election, Liberals!

We know you must be exhilarated and exhausted from Tuesday night's results...and we look forward to sharing the post-election energy with you at films coming up soon.

1. Hope Deferred
2. Freeheld
3. Free Screening of Milk (for Liberal Card holders)

1. Save the date: Tuesday, November 25th - 7pm
We'll be hosting a screening of HOPE DEFERRED,
a film about stem cell research & hope for the future.
BROOKE ELLISON -- founder of the Brooke Ellison Project
-- will be on hand to speak about the film.
An incredible opportunity to meet an inspirational woman.
Check out: http://www.brookeellisonproject.org/

The Tank @ chashama - 217 East 42nd Street
FREE Admission ($10 suggested donation to cover venue)
www.thetanknyc.org

2. Coming Soon: FREEHELD
Following the saddening passage of Prop 8 in California,
we plan on screening the Oscar-winning FREEHELD
about a police officer whose partner is denied benefits
because they are of the same sex.

We'll also be joined by campaigners from Prop 8
& guest speakers on the future of marriage equality.
DETAILS COMING SOON.

3. Liberal Card offer: Free Passes to MILK

Are you a Card-Carrying Liberal?
THE LIBERAL CARD (www.theliberalcard.org) promotes
liberal pride, liberal community & liberal discounts
including theater tix, books, free beers...& movie passes.

We have FREE passes to MILK - starring Sean Penn -
about the first openly gay man elected in California,
for Monday, November 23rd in Manhattan.

This offer is only open to bearers of The Liberal Card.

RSVP to livingliberally@gmail.com for this opportunity.
You will need to show your Liberal Card at the film.

Or get your LIBERAL CARD today for future benefits:
just $25 at http://www.theliberalcard.org

Screening Liberally invites you as our guest
to the NY premiere of Oliver Stone's "W."
& drinks afterward to toast this lame duck.

Join us for this special event, complimentary tix,
drinks afterward, and a chance to understand
just how anybody can grow up to be President.

Tomorrow - Tuesday, October 14th
7:30pm (arrive early to secure seating)
Location - midtown Manhattan
You need to pick up a pass-for-two to attend.

Pick up your pass at the following locations:

- Tonight! Come to a FREE Laughing Liberally show
at The Grisley Pear - 107 MacDougal Street
between Bleecker & West 3rd.
Doors 7:30 / Show at 8pm - Enjoy the show, get your pass.
www.livingliberally.org/laughing/chapters/NY/nyc

- Tomorrow - between 12:30 & 1:30pm,
we will distribute passes first-come/first-serve
at the Starbucks on the SE corner of 35th & 8th.
Look for someone sitting in the window
with a Screening Liberally sign.

(The passes do not guarantee entrance --
you'll show up early to be sure to get your seat)

And join us for a drink after the film at
Bar Nine - 807 9th Ave between 53rd & 54th,
a short walk from the theater.

For more info on the film, check out its site at:
http://www.wthefilm.com/

And enjoy this synopsis:

Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. In an unprecedented undertaking, acclaimed director Oliver Stone is bringing the life of our 43rd President to the big screen as only he can. W. takes viewers through Bush's eventful life -- his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and of course the critical days leading up to his decision to invade Iraq.

Questions? Contact nyc@screeningliberally.org

Save the date:

- Wed, Oct 15th: The Final Debate
& the Hysterical Festival Laughing Liberally
The Tank @ DCTV - 87 Lafayette
Doors 7:30 / Comedy 8 / Debate 9

- Election Night @ Comix - Nov 4
West 14th btw 8th & 9th

- Get your LIBERAL CARD -
www.theliberalcard.org

So many of us can thank George W. Bush
for bringing us into progressive politics.

This coming Tuesday, see him on the big screen.

SCREENING LIBERALLY invites you as our guest
to the NY premier of Oliver Stone's "W." --
because anybody can grow up to be President.

SCREENING LIBERALLY: W.
Tuesday, October 14th - 7:30pm
FREE
At a midtown Manhattan theater
Passes required.
http://livingliberally.org/screening/event/W-Film
Questions: nyc@screeningliberally.org

Pick up your complimentary pass for two
by coming to a Living Liberally event.

- We'll give out 50 passes at Drinking Liberally
Thursday, Oct 9th - 7:30 onward
at Rudy's on 9th between 44th & 45th

- We'll give out another 50 at Laughing Liberally
Monday, Oct 13th - Doors 7:30; show at 8pm
at The Grisley Pear, 107 MacDougal
between Bleecker and West 3rd.
The show is FREE.
www.livingliberally.org/laughing/chapters/NY/nyc

(The passes do not guarantee entrance --
you'll show up early to be sure to get your seat)

We will have a happy hour post-film TBA.

For more info on the film, check out its site at:
http://www.wthefilm.com/

And enjoy this synopsis:

Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. In an unprecedented undertaking, acclaimed director Oliver Stone is bringing the life of our 43rd President to the big screen as only he can. W. takes viewers through Bush's eventful life -- his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and of course the critical days leading up to his decision to invade Iraq.

Questions? Contact nyc@screeningliberally.org

Save the date:

- Wed, Oct 15th: The Final Debate
The Tank @ DCTV - 87 Lafayette

- Election Night @ Comix - Nov 4
West 14th btw 8th & 9th

- Get your LIBERAL CARD -
www.theliberalcard.org

Dear Screening Liberally Community -

With 6 weeks left until the Election,
there are opportunities to enjoy films,
progressive company & lively discussion
with Screening -- and Living -- Liberally
...including the premiere of "Slacker Uprising"
the latest film by Michael Moore.

1. Saturday, Sep 27th - 7pm
The newest film by MICHAEL MOORE.

2. Friday, Sep 26th - 8pm
The first Debate Watch Party

3. Wednesday, Oct 1st - 7:30pm
The Laughing Liberally Lab

1. Friday, Sep 27th - 7pm
Come be one of the first to see
MICHAEL MOORE's "Slacker Uprising"

Moore's latest film documents his 2004 roadtrip
to 62 cities in 42 days leading up to the election
as the youth movement poured into politics.

Come see it in the company of other liberals,
activists, organizers, volunteers, voters
& slackers of all descriptions.

The Tank @ chashama
217 East 42nd between 2nd & 3rd
FREE (donations accepted to cover venue costs)
www.thetanknyc.org

2. Friday, Sep 26th - 8pm
The First Presidential Debate
& Pre-Show Commentary with Laughing Liberally
& "Things Younger Than McCain" author Joe Quint.
Comedy at 8pm; Debate at 9pm

(...whether McCain shows up or not)

Barack "The Rock" Obama
and John "Lame, Same, Insane" McCain
face off in the first presidential debate.
Watch with drink in hand, in the company of friends.

And come early to enjoy the pre-bout punditry
of the comedians of Laughing Liberally
with special guest JOE QUINT
author of "72 Things Younger Than John McCain
featuring comedians Katie Halper,
Elon James White & Harry Terjanian.

The Tank @ DCTV (note location!)
87 Lafayette St btw Walker & White
www.thetanknyc.org

3. The Laughing Liberally Lab
with special guest IRIS BURNETT
Doors 7pm; Show 7:30

Laughing Liberally returns with a line-up of fan favorites
from Comedy Central, the Onion, 236.com and more.
This week features special guest IRIS BURNETT
author of "So, You Think You Can Be President."

Join us for a night of smart, savvy & surprising comedy.
Sometimes you gotta Laugh Liberally to keep from crying.

Admission: Suggested donation of $10 to support The Tank

...and check out LivingLiberally.org
for blogging, events & updates

...plus join us for Drinking Liberally
every Thursday - 7:30pm onward
on 9th btw 44th & 45th

On the big screen & the small screen,
two events to bring together liberals,
to educate, elevate & entertain.

SCREENING LIBERALLY invites you to:

1. Trouble the Water (subsidized tickets)
Sunday, September 7th - 7:40pm

2. McCain on the Rocks -- a watch party
with drinking game & special guest
blogger/author Markos of DailyKos.com
Tonight - September 4th - 7pm

1. Screening Liberally: TROUBLE THE WATER
Join the Ansonia Dems for a subsidized screening
of this acclaimed, award-winning film
about Hurricane Katrina & New Orleans.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize
at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival,
this astonishingly powerful documentary
takes you inside Hurricane Katrina
in a way never before seen on screen.
www.troublethewaterfilm.com

Sunday, Sep 7th - 7:40
IFC - 323 6th Ave at West 3rd St
Get a ticket for $8 (normal price $12)
by emailing: ansoniadems@yahoo.com
and join them for a drink after the film.

2. McCain on the Rocks - Tonight!
You want to watch the speech...
You can't watch it sober...
You shouldn't be drinking alone...

Come to the Drinking Liberally Watch Party
with special guest Markos Moulitsas Zuniga
founder of DailyKos.com.

Tonight - 7pm onward
The Tank @ DCTV - 87 Lafayette St
btw Walker & White, below Canal
www.thetanknyc.org

Free Admission, cheap drinks, big screen,
special guests, good company & more.

Hello Liberal Watchers -

Join us this Friday, Aug 22nd, at 7:30pm
to see the acclaimed film TROUBLE THE WATER.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize
at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival,
this astonishingly powerful documentary
takes you inside Hurricane Katrina
in a way never before seen on screen.

Followed by Q&A with the Directors

Learn more: http://www.troublethewaterfilm.com

Get your tix: https://www.movietickets.com/purchase.asp?perf_id=561191565

Friday, Aug 22nd - 7:30
IFC Center - 323 6th Avenue
http://www.ifccenter.com/film?filmid=62473

At 7pm, Screening Liberally members will meet outside the theater for those who want to sit together. After the Q&A, some SL members will go to the IFC Cafe to continue discussing the film.

And make sure to join Living Liberally
for 8 nights of Convention Watch Parties
with free admission, big screens, cheap beer,
comedy, trivia, guest speakers & more.
Aug 25-28 and Sep 1-4
The Tank @ DCTV - 87 Lafayette
Details: http://livingliberally.org/conventionsnyc

More about Trouble The Water:

Incorporating remarkable home video footage shot by Kimberly Rivers Roberts — an aspiring rap artist trapped with her husband in the 9th Ward — Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal weave this insider's view of Katrina with a devastating portrait of the hurricane's aftermath. Trouble the Water is a redemptive tale of self-described street hustlers who become heroes—two unforgettable people who survive the storm and then seize a chance for a new beginning.

Watch the trailer and find out more at:
http://www.troublethewaterfilm.com