8 pm Screening today, 6/4, of film re Katrina animals

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I am forwarding this along to fellow " animal " people who might be

interested in this screening. All the info that I have is right here --

this is not a recommendation, just an FYI.

 

Nadine

 

June 4, 8 pm, Roxie Theater (16th & Mission, San Francisco),

http://www.roxie.com/events/details.cfm?eventid=4CDF7B02%2DB30F%2DCAF9%2

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MINE

Rated: NR Runtime: 75 mins.

Please join us for a special, San Francisco benefit screening of the

SXSW Audience Award-winning documentary MINE, followed by Q & A with the

filmmakers.

 

MINE is the powerful story about the essential bond between humans and

animals told against the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters

in U.S. history.

 

MINE explores how tragedy intensifies that bond and is told from the

perspective of original guardians, rescuers, and adoptive parents of the

voiceless victims of Katrina. These individuals are all connected by two

things, the tragic aftermath of Katrina and their love of animals.

 

In response to an unprecedented crisis, thousands of pets needed to be

transported around the country and adopted even when their displaced

guardians still desperately wanted them. Meanwhile, many adoptive

guardians have forged strong bonds with their new pets, nurturing them

back to health from the traumas they suffered during and after the

storm.

 

When two families love the same pet, conflicts inevitably arise over who

is the rightful " owner " and what is right for the animal. At the center

of this tension are pets who are loved like family, but by law are

considered property. This begs the question, who is looking out for the

best interest of the animals? Set in a post-Katrina landscape of

poverty, loss and moral uncertainty, MINE presents the complexity of an

intensely emotional situation that has no simple answers.

 

A tragedy of this scale reveals the worst and brings out the best in

humankind and presents an opportunity for us to bring about meaningful

social change. MINE is a compelling, character-driven story that

challenges us see the way we treat animals in our society as a

reflection of how we treat ourselves -- and each other. Directed by

Geralyn Rae Pezanoski.

 

General Admission Film Tickets available here for a suggested donation

of $20

 

VIP Tickets available here for a suggested donation of $75

 

VIP-level donations include reserved seating at the film and admission

to an exclusive rooftop wine and appetizer reception from 6:30 - 7:30 pm

on the night of the screening.

 

click here to purchase your tickets:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/66888

 

All Screening & VIP proceeds go toward our outreach efforts nationwide.

Our local beneficiary partner for this event is the Bay Area rescue,

Muttville. For more information on this wonderful organization, please

go to: www.muttville.org

 

Please join us for drinks after the film at Double Dutch. Friends of

MINE get $1 off all draft beers or well cocktails when you show your

ticket stub:

Double Dutch

3192 16th St

San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 503-1670

www.thedoubledutch.com

 

For more info, check out www.minethemovie.com