Bread & Roses presents a screening of: Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Date and Time
Feb 4, 2014 5:00 pm
Location
450K
Feb 4, 2014 5:00 pm
450K
Bread & Roses in partnership with the DC Labor FilmFest presents:
A Special Commemorative Screening of "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song"
Watch the trailer here.
Pete Seeger helped introduce America to its own musical heritage, devoting his life to using the power of song as a force for social change. With his deeply-held beliefs, Seeger went from the top of the pop charts to the top of the blacklist and was banned from American commercial television for more than 17 years. This first and only authorized biography of Seeger premiered on PBS in 2008.
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 first Tuesday of every month at Busboys and Poets 5th & K.
Free and open to all!