Made in L.A. by Almudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar
Dinner and screening of this 2008 Henry Hampton Award winner
Saturday Night, May 3, 2008, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Registration required and fee: $35 GFEM Members/$50 non-GFEM Members
Please RSVP to Evelyn Gibson by Monday, April 28th at 202-467-0471 or evelyn.gibson@cof.org.
In an era of globalization, with cheap products flowing into the United States from poor nations, many people choose to wear brands with the “Made in America” label as a sign of patriotism or in the belief that American workers are protected from exploitative conditions common in less developed countries. They would be surprised at the poor working conditions in the garment industry found within U.S. borders. Made in L.A. is the David and Goliath story of a group of predominantly Latina immigrant garment workers in Los Angeles who take on a major clothing company whose subcontractors are exploiting them. It is an inspirational story of awareness and action against the sweatshops hidden behind the “Made in America” label. After the screening meet the filmmakers and one of the activists featured in the documentary for a lively discussion. Co-sponsored by the Council on Foundations, Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Grantmakers in the Arts and Hispanics in Philanthropy. www.madeinla.com
Salud, by Connie Field
Dinner, screening, and discussion of this 2008 Henry Hampton Award winner,
Monday, May 5, 2008, 7:30 – 10:00pm
Registration required and fee: $35 GFEM Members/$50 non-GFEM Members
Please RSVP to Evelyn Gibson by Monday, April 28th at 202-467-0471 or evelyn.gibson@cof.org.
Filmed in seven countries across three continents, this compelling documentary looks at the Cuban health care system and, particularly, how it has spread around the world through medical diplomacy—there are more than 100,000 Cuban health care professionals serving in more than 100 countries around the world. The film also features exchange programs which bring medical trainees to Cuba, including students from the U.S., who would not have the opportunity to go to medical school in their home countries. This dynamic film takes the viewpoint that health care is one area better served by public sector programs rather than through privatization because “quality healthcare is a human right, not a commodity.” After the screening, join the filmmaker, Dr. Evelyn Erickson, one of the documentary subjects and Peter Bourne, Executive Producer and chair of the MEDICC board for an in-depth discussion. Co-sponsored by the Council on Foundations, Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media, Grantmakers in the Arts and Hispanics in Philanthropy. www.saludthefilm.net