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Watch Chris Jordan on the irreverent "Colbert Report"
Running the Numbers: An American Self Portrait
Chris Jordan presented his most recent work at the Municipal Auditorium 8-5-08, here in San Antonio. NPR hosted the event as hundreds from around the area flocked in to see this amazing artist.
Our most recent screening was the surprisingly well done documentary narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, THE 11th HOUR. At times very up front with the dire consequences facing our actions, the film ends on a strong note of optimism with a slew of new and exciting ideas and technologies being developed that will surely help us for many years to go.
Our second screening, after a 4 month haitus was for Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth.
An incredibly important film for this generation, it's screening went up against the Mighty Fiesta Weekend. Those living in San Antonio, know what a beast Fiesta can be for progressive planning. Competing with the region-wide urge to party is no easy task. Even though our RSVP's filled up, only a fraction showed up. A big "Thank You" to those hearty few. We gave away some energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs to celebrate the film and to encourage healthy habits.
There is a great deal of research regarding Global Warming/Climate Change. We did our best to amass a helpful accompanying list of links with information and tools to help those who are concerned about the future of our lives here on Earth; to inform and inspire to make a difference.
Our first screening, Iraq For Sale, was a huge success for us. We were full to capacity. The screening was followed by a conference call with Director Robert Greenwald and Senator John Kerry (Insert Election '04 jokes, here). We joined thousands of others across the country in this simulcast.
Now, with a Democratically controlled Congress, we are finally able to make some headway into investigating profiteering allegations and proposing legislation to curtail future ethical misconduct by some of the most powerful and influential corporations reaping profits in Iraq.
We should, however, resist the impulse to become complacent, as there is still an uphill effort to move forward and bring about positive change for us as Americans, as well as, global citizens.
Our third screening was a controversial one - what else is new? What The Bleep was such a sleeper hit, and so quickly loved by its devout fans it has fast become a cult classic of sorts. This film brazenly deals with a topic most either shy away from or ram down other's throats: spirituality through a newer understanding of Quantum Physics. A very intriguing film which challenges one to question their own convictions of who they are and their place in the world.
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