Bread & Roses Screening of Blood on the Mountain
Date and Time
Sep 13, 2016 6:00 pm
Location
Takoma
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012
Sep 13, 2016 6:00 pm
Takoma
Bread and Roses and The DC Labor FilmFest presents the film Blood on the Mountain.  A searing investigation into the economic and environmental injustices that have resulted from industrial control in West Virginia. This brand-new feature documentary details the struggles of a hard-working, misunderstood people, who have historically faced limited choices and have never benefited fairly from the rich, natural resources of their land. Blood On The Mountain delivers a striking portrait of a fractured population, exploited and besieged by corporate interests, and abandoned by the powers elected to represent them.  Discussion with Producer Deborah Wallace and Phil Smith, Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs for the United Mine Workers of America, will follow. Check out the Trailer.Â
Bread & Roses is a monthly labor series that features a variety of events focused on workers and organized labor. Each month brings a new topic through interactive discussions, film screenings, and performances. The hope for these events is that attendees walk away with a greater understanding of organized labor, its role in shaping history and current relevance.
The name "Bread & Roses" was inspired by a poem/song written by James Oppenheim that appeals for both fair wages and dignified conditions. Bread & Roses is held on the second Tuesday of every month at Busboys and Poets, Takoma.
This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP click here.
