[IndyArts] The 2nd Annual CounterCorp AntiCorporate Film Festival

[indyarts at lists.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.

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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!