Monthly Archives: January 2015

Weekly Schedule for 1/26 to 2/1

FREEDOM RIDERS

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Cost: FREE!

Tuesday 1/27: 7:00pm

Chronicles the story behind hundreds of civil rights activists called the Freedom Riders who challenged the racial segregation of the American interstate transport and by traveling together in small interracial groups and sitting where they chose on the buses and trains to demand equal access to terminal restaurants and waiting rooms, and to bring racial segregation national attention.

 

WEEKLY TED TALK – A garden in my apartment

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Cost: FREE!

Wednesday 1/28: 12:00pm

Britta Riley wanted to grow her own food (in her tiny apartment). So she and her friends developed a system for growing plants in discarded plastic bottles — researching, testing and tweaking the system using social media, trying many variations at once and quickly arriving at the optimal system. Call it distributed DIY. And the results? Delicious.

 

TIME AS MONEY

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Cost: $8.00

Wednesday 1/28: 7:00pm

A detailed portrait of communities using time banking to meet the needs of everyday life, this movie was made using time banking and barter rather than money.

 

INEQUALITY FOR ALL

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Cost: $8.00

Thursday 1/29: 7:00pm

A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, this film features Robert Reich-professor, best-selling author, and Clinton cabinet member-as he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the American economy.

 

FIXING THE FUTURE

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Cost: $8.00

Friday 1/30: 7:00pm

In Fixing the Future, host David Brancaccio, of public radio’s Marketplace and NOW on PBS, visits people and organizations across America that are attempting a revolution: the reinvention of the American economy. The film highlights effective, local practices such as: local business alliances, community banking, time banking/hour exchange, worker cooperatives and local currencies.

 

SHIFT CHANGE

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Cost: $8.00

Saturday 1/31: 7:00pm

Tells the little known stories of employee-owned businesses that compete successfully in today’s economy while providing secure, dignified jobs in democratic workplaces. Such firms tend to be more profitable and innovative, and more committed to the communities where they are based. Yet the public has little knowledge of their success, and the promise they offer for a better life.

 

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Weekly Schedule for 1/19 to 1/25

Click here for a printable (PDF) version of this week’s schedule.  Please help us out by posting a copy wherever people might see it.

FREEDOM RIDERS

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Chronicles the story behind hundreds of civil rights activists called the Freedom Riders who challenged the racial segregation of the American interstate transport and by traveling together in small interracial groups and sitting where they chose on the buses and trains to demand equal access to terminal restaurants and waiting rooms, and to bring racial segregation national attention.

Thursday: 7:00pm

Cost: FREE!

 

INEQUALITY FOR ALL

Theatrical-Poster-2

A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, this film features Robert Reich-professor, best-selling author, and Clinton cabinet member-as he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the American economy.

Friday: 7:00pm

Cost: $8.00

 

FIXING THE FUTURE

FTF-poster-no-date

In Fixing the Future, host David Brancaccio, of public radio’s Marketplace and NOW on PBS, visits people and organizations across America that are attempting a revolution: the reinvention of the American economy. The film highlights effective, local practices such as: local business alliances, community banking, time banking/hour exchange, worker cooperatives and local currencies.

Saturday: 7:00pm

Cost: $8.00

 

BOLLYWOOD MOVIE:  RANG DE BASANTI

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Presented by Vickie’s Bollywood Broadcast.  Arriving in India, a British filmmaker enlists a gang of college students to participate in a documentary about India’s freedom fighters.  Initially, these students scoff at the ideals and people of the past, but a sequence of events set in slow motion a merging of the past and present.

Sunday: 2:50pm

Cost: FREE!

Tickets now $8 as regular screenings resume this week

After a 3-month hiatus, regular documentary film screenings resume this week at Compact Cinema!

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Join us for a FREE screening of “FREEDOM RIDERS” on Thursday night at 7:00pm to kick things off!  It chronicles the story behind hundreds of civil rights activists in the 1960’s who challenged the racial segregation of the interstate transportation system in the American South.

We are also announcing an increase in ticket prices from $5 to $8.  It has always been part of our mission to keep our ticket prices affordable and accessible to as many people as possible, but have found it necessary to raise our prices in order to keep the cinema financially viable.  We are exploring some alternative sources of funding that will hopefully allow us to offer more affordable pricing, including grants, sponsorships, and pre-show ads for groups and locally-owned businesses.  In the meantime, please support your local independent documentary cinema by attending our upcoming shows and events!

Video tribute to Cabell Brand

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This Wednesday at 1:00pm (right after the TED Talk), join us for this brief memorial to watch a few short videos about the amazing life of TAP founder Cabell Brand and his tireless work to build a better world for everyone.  Compact Cinema itself was partially inspired by his work, and also would probably not be here in Roanoke if not for a random coincidence involving him!  Come join us to hear more, and share your own memories.  Videos will include the Charles Kuralt segment about Cabell Brand and TAP from the late 1980’s.

Cost:  FREE!

January 21st TED Talk – What veterinarians know that physicians don’t

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This Wednesday at noon, join us for weekly TED Talks at Compact Cinema!

What do you call a veterinarian who can only take care of one species? A physician. In a fascinating talk, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz shares how a species-spanning approach to health can improve medical care of the human animal — particularly when it comes to mental health.

Only at TEDTalks Roanoke – join with inquiring others, lunch while you watch if you like, & enjoy a quiet viewing room.  For more information: Gloria at email – tedtalksroanoke (at) hotmail (dot) com

Cost: FREE!

Bollywood movies return on January 25th – Rang De Basanti

Bollywood movies return on January 25th with the first in a series that will be presented at Compact Cinema in 2015 by Vickie’s Bollywood Broadcast!

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In recognition of India’s Republic Day holiday, “Rang De Basanti” is a patriotic film that set new box office records in the face of stiff government opposition.  Arriving in India, a British filmmaker enlists a gang of college students to participate in a documentary about India’s freedom fighters.  Initially, these students scoff at the ideals and people of the past, but a sequence of events set in slow motion a merging of the past and present.

Compact Cinema screening dates:

  • Sunday, January 25th at 3:00pm

Cost: FREE!

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January 14th TED Talk – Sylvia Earle: My wish: Protect our oceans

TED_Talks_Roanoke_Sylvia_EarleThis Wednesday at noon, join us for weekly TED Talks at Compact Cinema!

Legendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean — and shocking stats about its rapid decline — as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join her in protecting the vital blue heart of the planet.

Only at TEDTalks Roanoke – join with inquiring others, lunch while you watch if you like, & enjoy a quiet viewing room.  For more information: Gloria at email – tedtalksroanoke (at) hotmail (dot) com

Cost: FREE!

January 7th TED Talk – Vernā Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them

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This Wednesday at noon, weekly TED Talks resume at Compact Cinema!

Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we’ve seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable. In a funny, impassioned, important talk, she shows us how.

Only at TEDTalks Roanoke – join with inquiring others, lunch while you watch if you like, & enjoy a quiet viewing room.  For more information: Gloria at email – tedtalksroanoke (at) hotmail (dot) com

Cost: FREE!