Beginning in March 2017, a series of media documentaries will be screened in Garden City. See the PDF flyer: Media Film Series-UU GardenCity10 sml
All events are open to the public.
Location
Fridays at 6:45 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau
223 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Mar 31th The Brainwashing of My Dad
Jan Senko tells how her dad changed, politically and personally, as he listened to radio broadcasts on his commute to work. A trailer is available on YouTube: Brainwashing of My Dad Trailer
Also visit: The Brainwashing of My Dad website
Apr 28 Shadows of Liberty
Jean-Philippe Tremblay’s revealing report of how money and corporations influence the news we see. See the trailer, or watch the film online, at the Shadows of Liberty website: Shadows of Liberty
May 19th Broadcast Blues
Sue Wilson examines the influence of corporations on lawmakers as they make media policy often contrary to the public interest. The trailer is available at her website: Broadcast Blues
June 9th Project Censored
Project Censored is a media literacy group devoted to educating the public about the importance of a free press. Each year they publish a report about the most important under-reported stories. Website: Project Censored
The film, Project Censored The Movie: Ending the Reign of Junk Food News, tells what is wrong with the media and about their own work in bringing important stories to light.