Bread & Roses presents a special screening of “Men at Lunch”
Date and Time
Jun 3, 2014 6:00 pm
Location
450K
450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
Jun 3, 2014 6:00 pm
450K
Bread & Roses presents a special screening of "Men at Lunch" in partnership with the DC Labor Film Fest. Â
New York City, 1932. The country is in the throes of the Great Depression, the previous decade?s boom of Italian, Irish, and Jewish immigrants has led to unprecedented urban expansion, and in the midst of an unseasonably warm autumn, steelworkers risk life and limb building skyscrapers high above the streets of Manhattan. In  Men at Lunch , director Se?n ? Cual?in tells the story of  Lunch atop a Skyscraper , the iconic photograph taken during the construction of the GE Building that depicts eleven workmen taking their lunch break while casually perched along a steel girder, 850 feet above the ground. For decades, this image has captivated imaginations the world over. But who are these men? And where did they come from?
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!Â
