On Saturday Sept 27th, 2008 at 8pm the Civic Media Center will screen the film: “IRAN (Is Not the Problem).”

The U.S. government and mainstream media tell us that Iran is a nuclear menace in defiance of the international community, bent on “wiping Israel off the map,” supporting terrorism, and unwilling to negotiate. This documentary disputes these claims as they are presented to us and puts them in the context of present and historical US imperialism and hypocrisy with respect to Iran.

“IRAN (Is Not the Problem)” looks at the struggle for democracy inside Iran, the consequences of the current escalation and the potential US and/or Israeli attack, and suggests some alternatives to consider.

The film will be followed by discussion on history and current situation of Iranian/ U.S. relations.  This event is presented as part of a nation-wide campaign of teach-ins about Iran scheduled for this day.

WHEN: Saturday, September 27 @ 8 PM
WHERE: The Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave
COST: Donations Appreciated

On Thurs., Sept. 25 at 7:30pm, Victory Over Violence will screen two short films at the Civic Media Center: “ACLU Freedom Files: Women’s Rights” and “A Pyramid of Women.”The “Freedom Files” film on women’s rights is an overview of cases involving issues such as workplace discrimination, sexual harrassment and violence against women that the ACLU has been involved in.

“A Pyramid of Women” follows the case of a group of working class women from a poor section of Mumbai, India, who form a team to compete against all-male teams as part of the festivities during a traditionally male-dominated religious festival. The film focuses on the women’s struggle to challenge
male supremacy in their community’s culture.

The evening will also feature performances by the Sedoctaves, a student-organized, all-women a capella singing group from UF. They’ll perform standards and newer tunes in between the film screenings.

This event is being organized by Victory Over Violence in honor of RAINN Day, which is the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network’s campus campaign against sexual assault. In 2007, RAINN Day reached over 1 million students nationwide. http://www.rainn.org/ The primary purpose of Victory Over Violence is to raise awareness and unite the Gator Nation in the mission to end violence.

WHEN: Thursday, September 25 @ 7:30 PM
WHERE: The Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave.
COST: Donations Appreciated

“Bread and Roses” tells the story of the Justice for Janitors campaign in Los Angeles through the eyes of Maya, a Mexican immigrant worker, and Sam, a union organizer.

Following in the tradition of great American labor films such as “Salt of the Earth,” the producers employed actual Latino immigrant workers as extras and actors in the film.

This screening is co-sponsored by the Gainesville General Membership Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World, a grassroots, democratic union for all workers, regardless of job, trade, or employment status.  Some refreshments will be provided, potluck style, by members of the union.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 1st @ 7:00 PM
WHERE: The Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave
COST: Donations Appreciated

Why are so many people idealistic, and why are so many not? On Tuesday, Sept. 16 beginning at 8pm, Dr. Jon Tresan will propose some answers from  the field of evolutionary anthropology in this talk on the roots of the  activist impulse and how it plays out in society over the course of human evolution.

The talk will include a question and answer session and discussion after Dr. Tresan’s presentation.

When: Tuesday, September 16th @ 8pm
Where: The Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave.
Cost: Donations appreciated.

This is the monthly meeting of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Gainesville General Membership Branch. The IWW is a grassroots, democratic union for all workers, regardless of job, trade, or employment status. The meetings are open to the public and all workers interested in organizing on the job and acting in solidarity with other working people are invited to join. Meetings are the first Sunday of every month at 8pm. For more info on the IWW, check out the union’s international website at: http://www.iww.org.

WHEN: Every first Sunday @ 8pm

WHERE: Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave.

Interested in getting more involved at the CMC? Want to volunteer? Have an idea for an event? Come to this meeting!

WHEN: Every Thursday @ 5:30 PM
WHERE: Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave
For more info, call 352-373-0010

Interested in getting more involved at the CMC? Want to volunteer? Have an idea for an event? Come to this meeting!

WHEN: Every Thursday @ 5:30 PM
WHERE: Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave
For more info, call 352-373-0010

Interested in getting more involved at the CMC? Want to volunteer? Have an idea for an event? Come to this meeting!

WHEN: Every Thursday @ 5:30 PM
WHERE: Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave
For more info, call 352-373-0010

Interested in getting more involved at the CMC? Want to volunteer? Have an idea for an event? Come to this meeting!

WHEN: Every Thursday @ 5:30 PM
WHERE: Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave
For more info, call 352-373-0010

Interested in getting more involved at the CMC? Want to volunteer? Have an idea for an event? Come to this meeting!

WHEN: Every Thursday @ 5:30 PM
WHERE: Civic Media Center, 1021 W. University Ave
For more info, call 352-373-0010