April 1 – You are invited – No charge: “Wall-E” The film is presented free and is open to the general public by First Tuesday Social Justice Films on April 1, 7:00pm, and hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas, TX. Popcorn, refreshments provided. Audience discussion follows. Wall-E is an animated romantic science fiction film that tackles such issues as consumerism, nostalgia, environmental problems, and waste management. Wall-E, a robot designed to clean up a waste-covered earth, falls in love with Eve, another. The two go into outer space and embark on an adventure that changes their destiny and the destiny of humankind. The film is seen as a critique and an examination of the impact humans have on this plant and the risk to our civilization and Earth. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by Andrew Stanton, it was released by Walt Disney films in the United States and Canada on June 27, 2008. Wall-E was met with critical acclaim, scoring an approval rating of 96% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and winning numerous awards and accolades. This presentation is co-sponsored by the UUCOC’s Social Justice Ministry and the Dallas Peace Center. For more information about the film series, visit firsttuesdayfilms.org/index.shtml or facebook/firsttuesdayfilms. Schedule of upcoming films; May 6: “Blackfish” June 3: “Blockadia Rising: Voices of the Tar Sands Blockade” July 1: “Hairspray” Aug. 5: “Skid Row” Sept. 2: “10 Questions for the Dali Lama”
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