As we prepare for challenging days ahead, join us to draw inspiration (and new ideas) from the stories of popular peoples’ movements from around the world and across time. Each Thursday evening at 8pm we’ll gather at the Movement Infrastructure Project (33 Grant Circle) to watch a different social movement film. 

We plan to screen a wide range of films including documentaries, blockbuster dramas, stories about struggles in a different time and place, and accounts of contemporary social movements. We’ve picked the first two films to kick off the series; after that we’ll curate the series as a group, picking a new film to add to the schedule at each screening.  

Thursday, December 5 at the Movement Infrastructure Project
33 Grant Circle NW, Washington, DC

This week’s film:

NO

A film by Pablo Larrain (2012)

Chile: 1988: After 15 years of oppressive dictatorship, General Augusto Pinochet faced increasing international pressure to legitimize his regime. The government called for a referendum. The people would vote YES or NO to keeping Pinochet in power. This is the story of the marketing campaign that sparked a revolution.

Spanish with English subtitles. 

This screening is free and open to anyone but PLEASE RSVP so we can know how many people to expect! 

You’re welcome to bring snacks or drinks for yourself or to share. 

And, of course, the Movement Infrastructure Project is an all volunteer initiative and we rely on donations from supporters like you to keep the lights on, so if you’re able, please consider making a donation to support our work! 

Next week’s film (Thursday, December 12)

Whose Streets?

Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. Grief, long-standing racial tensions and renewed anger bring residents together to hold vigil and protest this latest tragedy.

Empowered parents, artists, and teachers from around the country come together as freedom fighters. As the national guard descends on Ferguson with military grade weaponry, these young community members become the torchbearers of a new resistance.