From indyarts at lists.artsandmedia.net Mon Oct 8 14:42:14 2007 From: indyarts at lists.artsandmedia.net (indyarts@lists.artsandmedia.net) Date: Mon Oct 8 14:42:55 2007 Subject: [IndyArts] The 2nd Annual CounterCorp AntiCorporate Film Festival Message-ID: <807268db1311b56e780b46cd7fe9da74@artsandmedia.net> Dear folks ... Indy Arts exists to provide an outlet for voices and ideas that are overlooked by the mainstream. Our purpose in this regard is to help spur civic dialogue, and thus participation in the process of democracy. With that in mind, we're excited to let you know about a big event staged by one of the projects we provide fiscal sponsorship* to. The event is the Second Annual CounterCorp Anti-Corporate Film Festival. They've got a great lineup of thought-provoking films on topics you're sure to, well, not really hear about on corporate media. So read on, get thee hence to the Victoria Theater from Oct. 18-20, check 'em out at http://www.countercorp.org/ .... and thanks for your support of free expression, freedom of information and the culture of democracy! Sincerely, THE INDY ARTS VOLUNTEERS * "fiscal sponsorship" means we have "adopted" them into our nonprofit family, enabling them to apply for grants and such; however, please note that ALL of the projects we sponsor are INDEPENDENT -- we have no control over their editorial mission, we just like what they're doing and want to help. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- The 2nd Annual CounterCorp Anti-Corporate Film Festival Oct. 18-20 The Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th Street (at Mission Street, across from the 16th Street/Mission BART station). We've posted most of the feature films for this year's Festival on the CounterCorp website at http://www.countercorp.org/countercorp-festival.htm (in alphabetical, not chronological, order): BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES -- Ever wonder why most pop music is so dreadful? See this movie and find out. A disturbing look at the corporate stranglehold on the music "industry"(!), featuring interviews and performances by Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Branford Marsalis, Dave Matthews, and other top recording artists. The tunes alone are reason to see this film. FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION -- A provocative and humorous look at the battles being waged in the courts, film studios, schools, museums, and Internet between people and corporations for control over our cultural commons. THE METHOD ("El Metodo") -- It's a dog-eat-dog struggle in a large Spanish multi-national corporation, as seven candidates battle each other for an important position in the company. One by one they're eliminated in a grueling process that tests their limits. OVERDRAWN! -- In the tradition of "Supersize Me" and "Sicko" comes this chronicle of one man's valiant struggle against the predatory practices of the modern U.S. banking industry. Can citizen David ever hope to defeat Goliath, Inc? THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND -- A startling and often hilarious exploration of the overwhelming corporate takeover of American life. Traveling across the U.S. over the course of three years, the filmmakers interview award-winning authors, historians, media commentators, and ordinary citizens about the myriad ways that corporations have seeped into nearly every aspect of people?s daily lives. WE FEED THE WORLD -- A cinematic journey that follows the flow of goods and cash in our globalized food system, from the farmers, fisherman, and truck drivers all the way up to the high-salaried corporate executives. Captures the scarcity amid plenty in unforgettable imagery. The pictures alone are reason to see this film. We will be announcing the short films, final schedule, and links to purchase advance tickets and a full-festival pass online shortly. In the meantime, please help us spread the word by forwarding information about the Festival to your friends, family, colleagues, and associates, as well as to any mailing lists, blogs, or social networking websites that you're part of. And if you'd like to make a donation to help us defray the costs of the Festival, you can do so by going to https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=695 and selecting CounterCorp from the drop-down menu. We appreciate any amount you can give. Thanks and look forward to seeing you at this year's Anti-Corporate Film Festival! From indyarts at lists.artsandmedia.net Thu Oct 18 11:41:13 2007 From: indyarts at lists.artsandmedia.net (indyarts@lists.artsandmedia.net) Date: Thu Oct 18 11:46:09 2007 Subject: [IndyArts] CounterCorp Film Fest kicks off tonight! Message-ID: Dear folks ... Just an FYI for you about the CounterCorp Film Festival, which Indy Arts provides fiscal sponsorship to. CounterCorp is an independent project that we support because of their work on behalf of open inquiry and expanded civic discourse. The festival includes several world premieres, covers issues of free expression and social responsibility at home and abroad, and also includes a narrative thriller about a senior-management recruiting program called "The Method." You can get the full lineup here: 2007 CounterCorp Film Festival http://www.countercorp.org/countercorp-festival.htm A short summary from the CounterCorp folks is below. Check it out here, and see you there! Sincerely, The Indy Arts Volunteers -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:52:39 -0700 From: CounterCorp News and Events List Subject: [CounterCorp] TONIGHT! The 2007 Anti-Corporate Film Festival The 2nd Annual CounterCorp Anti-Corporate Film Festival opens tonight at the Victoria Theatre on 16th Street with a WORLD premiere of a film about who owns and controls our history, culture, and imaginations. >From there we role on with three days of films and discussions on everything from globalized food and office intrigue to citizen responses to corporate power and influence, in the form of civic journalism, workers' collectives, legal jujitsu, and much, much more. THURSDAY -- Freedom of Expression -- Before the Music Dies FRIDAY -- We Feed the World -- A Drop in the Life .... plus ... A Little Musical Day -- The Method SATURDAY -- Citizen Film -- No Boss, No Loss -- Overdrawn! -- This Land is Your Land Most of the films are either preceded by related short films, or followed by Q&As with guest speakers, and often both. You can view trailers of the feature films and purchase tickets for all of the films online on the Festival page of the CounterCorp website at . The Victoria Theatre is located at 2961 16th Street (at Mission Street, across from BART) in San Francisco, surrounded by great restaurants, cafes, and bars for your pre- and post-film pleasure. Thanks as always for your support -- we couldn't do any of this without you, and we hope to see you at the Festival some time in the next three days! 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