Ethical Humanists of Atlanta

Sun, Nov 2 · 3:00 PM EST

Spelman Social Justice Documentary Film Series: A Woman on the Outside

Spelman College Mary Schmidt-Campbell Center for Innovations of the Arts, 407 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, US

***PLEASE RSVP AT THE EVENTBRITE LINK! THE THEATER HAS LIMITED CAPACITY.***
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Hosted by Spelman Social Justice Program
Film: A Woman on the Outside (Click to watch trailer)
Location: Spelman College Mary Schmidt-Campbell Center for Innovations of the Arts, 407 Westview Dr. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30310
Parking: You can park on the Spelman campus either in their parking deck or in the open parking lot just beyond the front gate. The Mary Schmidt-Campbell Center is located right outside the front gate of the Spelman campus.

Come for a documentary film screening at Spelman College Mary Schmidt-Campbell Center for Innovations of the Arts! This event is a part of the Spelman Social Justice Program's ongoing series that sheds light on important social justice issues. Come and be inspired by the powerful stories of women making a difference on the outside. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought-provoking content and connect with like-minded individuals. Following the film there will be a special guest Q&A with Activist Kristal Bush and Producer Kiara C. Jones! See you there!

About A Woman on the Outside:
Growing up, Kristal watched nearly every man in her life disappear to prison. She channeled that struggle into keeping families connected, both as a social worker and with her van service that drives families to visit loved ones in far-off prisons. But when Kristal's dad and brother return to Philly, her happiness meets the realization that release doesn't always mean freedom. Passionate, funny and resilient, Kristal remains determined to carve out a different future -- for herself and for her young nephew, Nyvae. Part observational documentary, part family album, A Woman on the Outside is a tender portrait of one family striving to love in the face of a system built to break them.

Sun, Nov 9 · 7:00 PM EST

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Special Virtual Documentary Night: #IAmVanessaGuillen

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**YOU MUST WATCH THE FILM ON YOUR OWN BEFORE THE EVENT**

Link to the film is in the info below.

For this Special Virtual Documentary Night, in honor of Veterans Day, we are meeting to talk about the documentary, #IAmVanessaGuillen. The murder of Army soldier Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood military base hit too close to home for Karina Lopez. Two years after surviving sexual assault on the same base, she created a viral Facebook post with the hashtag #IamVanessaGuillen. Facing retaliation, she and other Latina soldiers have pushed forward as they fight for justice. Colonel Don Christensen (retired Air Force Colonel) will be joining us for a special guest Q&A!

>>Click here to watch #IAmVanessaGuillen for free<<

Again, you must watch the film on your BEFORE the event. We will be meeting over Zoom, where we will break out into small discussion groups. We will do multiple rounds of small group discussion, then close out the night with a special guest Q&A! The Zoom information is listed below.

https://zoom.us/j/87555256659

Meeting ID: 875 5525 6659

Passcode: 861888

This event is posted in multiple meetup groups, and on Eventbrite, as well as with members of the Community Documentary Night email list. (Message me if interested in joining the email list) Therefore, THIS RSVP LIST IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING THE EVENT. So even if you only see one person RSVPed in this meetup group, there will always be others in attendance from other groups. We tend to have at least 20 on average. By inviting numerous groups that increases the likelihood that those in attendance will be from varying backgrounds and beliefs. This is done purposefully to provide everyone with the opportunity to hear a wide range of perspectives.

This event is open to all who are open to all. The one thing we ask is that people allow others to get their full thought out and that any disagreement is voiced in a civil way. Check out the Community Documentary Night website for more info or links to previously shown documentaries.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

Fri, Nov 14 · 6:45 PM EST

Mixed Group Documentary Night - Mission: JOY

Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1025 Mount Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA, US

In-Person Documentary Night is usually held on every 2nd Friday of the month. This event was designed to give people the chance to discuss interesting ideas and topics explored in the documentaries that we have chosen as a group to watch. This month we have originally voted to watch the the documentary, Katiyabaaz. Unfortunately that film is unavailable. Therefore we are going to watch the documentary that came in second in the vote, Mission: JOY. This film takes an in-depth look at the friendship between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama and their efforts to live with joy in the face of adversity.

>>Click here to watch the film trailer<<

We will start the film PROMPTLY AT 7:10 PM.

For the event we will meet together in the sanctuary at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation, where we will watch the film together. Then we will participate in multiple rounds of small group discussions with a different groups for each round. This gives you the opportunity to meet new people and hear a variety of perspectives throughout the night. We will end by deciding what to watch next month. This is a Voting Night where we brainstorm and decide as a group what we will watch the following month, so please come with a recommendation ready!

Feel free to bring your dinner! Decaf and caffeinated tea will be provided. We will also be having potluck style snacks! So you are welcome to bring food to share with others, whether homemade or store-bought. Please bring foods that won't be distracting for others during the film or the discussion. Vegan, nut free snacks are preferred (not required), out of consideration for allergies and also sustainability. Please label your food with list of ingredients.

This event is posted in multiple meetup groups, on Eventbrite, as well as with members of the Community Documentary Night email list. Therefore, THIS RSVP LIST IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING THE EVENT. So even if you only see one person RSVPed in this meetup group, there will always be others in attendance from other groups.

Please be sure to read the norms and expectations below before attending.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

NORMS & EXPECTATIONS

We have generated a set of norms and expectations for our event. They were created to help us maintain a welcoming and civil environment for everyone in attendance. Please read through before attending. They will also be recited at the start of the event.

1. This event is open to all who are open to all. This is an inclusive event. So we are open to anyone including all income levels, educational backgrounds, gender expressions, racial identities, political affiliations, etc. as long as you are open to hearing the perspective of others.

2. Step Up and Step Back. Step up meaning we ask that you step up and share your perspective so that we can learn and grow from your knowledge and experience. Step back meaning we ask that you step back on occasion, allowing yourself the opportunity to hear and grow from the experience and perspectives of others in attendance.

3. Allow others to express their full thought. This is just a nice way of saying try not to interrupt.

4. Be mindful of others wanting to speak. Try to keep your thoughts concise, allowing time for others to respond.

5. If you don't agree, this is not a debate but a discussion. So instead of trying to sway the other person, try to understand where they are coming from. That can be done by asking "What makes you think that?" This requires coming from a place of curiosity rather than competition.

6. But even though it's not a debate, feel free to challenge what is said. Not in saying "You're wrong." But by sharing the idea that you have and asking how that fits with what they just shared. This allows for both ideas to be in the same space and gives the other person an opportunity to explain their thinking.

7. Assume good intentions. We are all here to learn and grow together. If something does not sound right, ask first for clarification before jumping to conclusions.

8. If there is an issue, speak up in the moment, if at all possible. Some may not realize that what they said had a negative impact on those in the room. Speaking up can give them the opportunity to correct what they said.

9. If it is not possible to resolve amongst yourselves, request that the host join your group. Once he enters your group you can explain the situation. If you would rather wait till after the event, feel free to email the host at CommunityDocumentaryNight@gmail.com, then we can figure out a way of resolving the issue for future events.

10. It's ok to eat! Tea will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks to share. Please bring foods though that won't be distracting for other attendees.

Sun, Nov 23 · 7:00 PM EST

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Virtual Documentary Night: The Tramp and the Dictator [Voting Night]

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**YOU MUST WATCH THE FILM ON YOUR OWN BEFORE THIS EVENT**

For this Virtual Documentary Night we have voted to talk about the documentary, The Tramp and the Dictator. While Hollywood proves too cautious to deal with Adolph Hitler’s rise to power in the 1930s, Charlie Chaplin is the exception, crafting “The Great Dictator” as a direct and utterly satirical response to the growing threat of the Third Reich. Using behind-the-scenes film footage rescued from Chaplin’s Swiss villa, Kevin Brownlow’s documentary explores this unique confrontation between one of the 20th century’s most beloved entertainers and its most notorious dictator. Again, you must watch the film before attending this event. Here is a link to where you can watch the film for free.

>>Click here to watch The Tramp and the Dictator for FREE<<

This is a Voting Night, which means at the end of the night we brainstorm and vote to decide as a group what we will watch the following month, so please come ready with your recommendation. The only requirement is that the film must be available to watch online for free. If you need any ideas, you can search through the Flyers Page on the Community Documentary Night website. It is full of flyers based around certain themes and each flyer is full of documentary posters, which are hyperlinked to where you watch the films for free. Something to consider is that next month is December, which is National Human Rights Month, and December 1st is World AIDS Day. Check out the National Human Rights Month flyer or the World AIDS Day flyer if you're interested in recommending a film in honor of these holiday.

Again, you must watch the film on your own BEFORE the event. We will be meeting over Zoom, where we will break out into small discussion groups. We will do multiple rounds of small group discussion, then have a special guest Q&A, before closing out the night with a vote to decide what film we will watch the following month. The Zoom information is listed below.

>>Click here join Zoom Meeting<<
Meeting ID: 875 5525 6659
Passcode: 861888

This event is posted in multiple meetup groups, and on Eventbrite, as well as with members of the Community Documentary Night email list. (Message me if interested in joining the email list) Therefore, THIS RSVP LIST IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING THE EVENT. So even if you only see one person RSVPed in this meetup group, there will always be others in attendance from other groups. We tend to have at least 20 on average. By inviting numerous groups that increases the likelihood that those in attendance will be from varying backgrounds and beliefs. This is done purposefully to provide everyone with the opportunity to hear a wide range of perspectives.

This event is open to all who are open to all. The one thing we ask is that people allow others to get their full thought out and that any disagreement is voiced in a civil way. Check out the Community Documentary Night website for more info or links to previously shown documentaries.

Thank you and hope to see you there!