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Wedgwood Meaningful Movies

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 8900 35th Ave NE Seattle,WA

About Our Group:

Films + Discussion on the 2nd Friday of each month at Our Lady of the Lake Church.

Wedgwood Meaningful Movies is a venue for the screening of documentaries having social, economic, or environmental justice issues as their focus. Films are chosen that sunlight problems and their underlying or contributory causes. The goal is to build community with increasing awareness and sensitivity to injustice and collectively decipher what we can do about it.

FOR A LIST OF THE FILMS MEANINGFUL MOVIES NETWORK HAS SHOWN OVER THE LAST 13 YEARS, LOOK HERE:
http://www.meaningfulmovies.org/about/films-shown-prior-to-2015/

Screening Location:Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 8900 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115

Contact Email:info@wedgwoodmeaningfulmovies.org

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Friday | 8/14/2015 | 7:00 PM
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 8900 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA
Dirt! The Movie
“Inspired by William Bryant Logan’s acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, Dirt! The Movie takes a humorous and substantial look into the...
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Friday | 7/10/2015 | 7:00 PM
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 8900 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA
The Great Invisible
The Great Invisible: On April 20, 2010, communities throughout the Gulf Coast of the United States were devastated by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon, a...
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Friday | 6/12/2015 | 7:00 PM
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 8900 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA
Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars
"Unmanned: America's Drone Wars," the eighth full-length feature documentary from director Robert Greenwald and his Brave New Foundation organization, investigates the impact that U.S. drone...
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Friday | 5/8/2015 | 7:00 PM
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 8900 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA
Pay 2 Play: Democracy’s High Stakes
"Pay 2 Play: Democracy's High Stakes" follows filmmaker John Ennis’ quest to find a way out from under the Pay 2 Play System, where Politicians...
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Happy 50th Anniversary to National Nutrition Month! It is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1973. During this month, everyone is invited (and encouraged) to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy habits.The theme this year is "Fuel for the Future." It focuses on eating with sustainability in mind and protecting the environment as we nourish ourselves. Eatright.org has a list of "50 Ideas to Get Involved in National Nutrition Month®." Some of the items include trying a new fruit or vegetable, trying a meatless meal, and learning about nutrition programs.Some food related films to check out!Fixing Food (telling stories of people who are working to lower our carbon footprint with impactful new ways to gather and prepare the food we need)Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story (follows the story of how the filmmakers and food lovers, Jen and Grant, saved money, reduced wasted food and carbon emissions, and addressed food insecurity)That Sugar Film (brings the industry and the physical effects of sugar into high focus) ... See MoreSee Less

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The inspiring story of the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support them.

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Happy Down Syndrome Day! A few years back Meaningful Movies Project Manager, Melinda Raebyne, had the honor to create a PSA for the Down Syndrome Community, where she met Holly, Brad and Devon. Three of the most beautiful, caring and inspirational young adults who opened her eyes to the possibility of "what if". The link to the full version is available in the YouTube description. THIS IS ME tells the story of individuals with Down Syndrome who are currently employed. Showing the importance of inclusion and acceptance from childhood which leads to more independent adulthood. “This Is Me” follows a day in the lives of Devon Adelman, Brad Morse and Holly Murahashi who are remarkable young adults breaking the barriers of society’s stigma about those with down syndrome. Their stories will move you, inspire you and remind you that the only limitations are the ones you believe.May your world be full of diverse beautiful people, who enrich your life. #downsyndromeawareness #inclusion #beavoicesuiproductions #melindaraebynefilms #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #downsyndromecommunity #limitless #PerfectAsIAm #meaningfulmoviesproject #raisingawareness #possibilities ... See MoreSee Less

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Telling the story of individuals with Down Syndrome who are currently employed. Showing the importance of inclusion and acceptance from childhood which leads...

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Join us tonight! Are you a gardener or plant lover? As spring is about to begin, do you want to learn more about the relationship between plants and insects, and what you can do to support a healthy environment? Join Mt Baker, First Church, and West Seattle Meaningful Movies for a conversation about the movies INSECT APOCALYPSE and WHY LAWNS MUST DIE. You can choose to watch these two short videos on your own, in advance of our event, or you can watch them with us as a group tonight (March 16th). We will start at 6PM on Zoom with a quick introduction and then we will watch the short videos together. Next, at approximately 6:30, we will have a community conversation about the films. We will be joined by climate activist and native plant hero, Andrea O’Ferrall; and native plant experts Marcia Smith, Chris Fuentes, and Bibi Powell. They will share tips on how to get rid of your grass, and suggestions for native, waterwise plant options. Afterwards, we will all have a discussion about what we can do to support a healthy environment in our neighborhoods and backyards.INSECT APOCALYPSE tells of the alarming decline in insect populations that has been happening over the last 50 years. www.documentarymania.com/player.php?title=Insect%20ApocalypseWHY LAWNS MUST DIE takes a look at the grass lawn’s history of class exploitation and settler colonialism and how that ties into the American lawn culture we see today.www.youtube.com/watch?v=megIy0mO5-4Join us for a community conversation via Zoom on March 16: us02web.zoom.us/j/84322063054?pwd=UWxOQjJIUG53cS9ubXd0MWRHY2ZUZz09youtu.be/megIy0mO5-4 ... See MoreSee Less

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Why lawns must die, explained. Support OCC and get 20+ bonus, ad-free videos by signing up for Nebula: go.nebula.tv/occ/In this Our Changing Climate ...

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