Thursday Jul 12, 2018 7:00 PM - Thursday Jul 12, 2018 9:00 PM | Free - $20.00 |
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Event
The Reluctant Radical - Richmond
A climate change film like no other, THE RELUCTANT RADICAL is an intimate character portrait of valve turner Ken Ward, who puts everything on the line in his fight to stave off climate change. Using cinéma vérité storytelling, the film reveals both the personal costs and also the fulfillment that comes from following ones moral callingeven if that means breaking the law.
The film follows Ken for a year and a half, culminating with his participation in the coordinated action that shut down all the U.S. tar sands oil pipelines on October 11, 2016 and the ensuing trial that threatened to put him behind bars for twenty years.
Ken will be join us for a Q&A via Zoom after the screening. Sunflower Alliance will contribute net proceeds from ticket sales to the Valve Turners Legal Defense Fund.
There are many fronts in the vast climate fight; this film highlights the personal struggles and victories of one daring path. -Bill McKibben, Climate Advocate and Founder of 350.org
He was told he was crazy, but crazy is sitting idly by as disaster for young people is knowingly locked in. -Dr. James Hansen, Climate Scientist
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LocationBobby Bowens Progressive Center
2540 Macdonald Ave
Ricmond, CA 94804
United States
Categories
Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: Yes! |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
Owner: John Bito |
On BPT Since: Dec 13, 2011 |
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Sunflower Alliance |
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