Forwarded from FSNYC (Food Systems Network NYC)…

OUR DAILY BREAD Screening to Benefit FSNYC

Join us Thursday, March 27th at 6:00 pm for a viewing of Our Daily Bread, a riveting documentary about our globalized food chain. Joan Gussow, Professor Emeritus, Teachers College Columbia University and author of This Organic Life will lead a discussion about the issues raised by mechanized, mass-produced agriculture afterwards. Followed by an additional late screening for the night owls in our foodie flock.

Pre-Screening Refreshments will be provided by some of our favorite NY chefs, farmers, and vintners–think globally and eat locally!

Proceeds from this event will support the FSNYC mission. Buy tickets today!

WHERE: The Brecht Forum, located at 451 West Street between Bank & Bethune Streets.

WHEN: Thursday March 27th, refreshments starting at 6:00. First screening at 6:45, followed by a discussion at 8:15 and additional screening at 9:15.

WHY: To support the Food Systems Network’s mission to promote access for all to fresh, nutritious, and regional food through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Cost: $35 non-members/$25 members/ $20 late screening (film only)

Watch the trailers here.

Tickets available ONLY at www.brownpapertickets.com.

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