Ghana Film Screening and BNB Presentation
Nov 6 2008 - 6:30pm
Thursday November 66:30-8:30
With donated bicycles from Boston and the support of hundreds of local volunteers and donors, Bikes Not Bombs is co-sponsoring the development of a retail shop to be collectively managed by physically challenged people in Koforidua, Ghana. Join us to see the inspiring film Emmanuel's Gift, followed by a presentation about the progress made so far by this new project!
Location and Directions
Screening at the City Year Headquarters287 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116
From the T: Take the Orange line to Back Bay station. Take a left on Dartmouth, walking south, Then take a left on Columbus and look for The City Year Headquarters at 287 Columbus.
By bike from the Southwest Corridor path: Take the bike path to Columbus Ave. Continue on Columbus, passing Mass Ave. Then look for The City Year Headquarters at 287 Columbus.
More Info
BNB is undertaking this project in partnership with a foundation in Ghana created by an extraordinary man, Emmanuel Yeboah. The First Look Pictures documentary, Emmanuel's Gift (trailer and photos here: www.emmanuelsgift.com) by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern, is narrated by Oprah Winfrey. Following Emmanuel's struggles and achievements, it gives a background for this new project.For insightful updates and beautiful photos, please check out the blog of David Branigan, BNB staff in Ghana: http://bikesnotbombs-eefsa.blogspot.com/
A five minute documentary on BNB, One Peace at a Time by Allegra Anderson, will open the evening, and a discussion with Carl Kurz, BNB's founder and International Programs Director, will follow the screening of Emmanuel’s Gift.
Special thanks to City Year for generously allowing BNB to take advantage of their hi-tech, new, green media space.
Please spread the word. Please contact Jasmine@bikesnotbombs.org or 617-522-0222 x106 if you are available to help distribute flyers!
Tickets are $7-$15, sliding scale and available for purchase here, or by phone: 617-522-0222. Tickets also available at the door on the same sliding scale. When purchasing tickets online (below) make sure to fill in the names of the people attending. Your name will be on a list at the door - there will be no paper tickets.
Flyers for this event are available here in full page or quarter page.
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