Free Film Screening of "Chocolate City" hosted by S.A.L.S.A.
Thurs, January 24, 2008 -- 6:30-9:00pm
The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Rd, NW
Close to the intersection of 16th & Columbia at Mozart Place
Suggested donation of $5 to cover cost of the space
In 2003, over 400 families from the Arthur Capper's housing project in South East Washington DC were forced from their homes as part of a massive nation-wide redevelopment program. Although they lived only a stone's throw from the world's most famous symbols of democracy their voices were sidelined from the key decisions affecting the development of their neighborhood. Dispersed across the city they are continuing the struggle to return to their homes. One group of women, disenfranchised from the established political process, began to build relationships with artists through which their shocking story could be told. "Chocolate City" explores the rapid gentrification of Washington DC through the eyes of a group of local women displaced from their city center homes to make way for massive reconstruction. Although living in the shadows of power, their story celebrates the strength of communities and the capacity of art to inspire change.
Following the screening, SALSA will hold a panel discussion with filmmaker Ellie Walton, Empower DC co-Director Linda Leaks, and other speakers TBA. This event is free and open to the public but a $5 donation will be requested at the door to help with the space cost. No one will be turned away. This event will take place at the Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Rd. NW Washington DC 20009 Please pre-register at www.hotsalsa.org
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