Sensible Cinema: AGENTS OF CHANGE — A Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of  the San Francisco State Student Strike

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When:
September 21, 2018 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm America/Los Angeles Timezone
2018-09-21T18:30:00-07:00
2018-09-21T21:00:00-07:00
Where:
Unitarian Universalist Center
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
USA
Our film this month commemorates the Student Strike at SF State University in 1968 that defined SFSU social justice values that spread throughout the nation’s university system.  It established the College of Ethnic Studies and was the longest student-led strike in U.S. history and lasted for five months.
Hope you can make it.
                            Sensible Cinema
Sponsored by the UUSF Social Justice Council
A Tribute to the 50th Anniversary ofthe San Francisco State Student Strike
        AGENTS OFCHANGE
Friday, September 21, 2018, 6:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Center 1187 Franklin Street @ Geary Blvd.
Agents of Change is more than a movie – “It’s a movement.” is how one critic describes this award winning documentary by directors Abby Ginzberg and Frank Dawson.
The film tells the timely story of the SF State Strike and the takeover of the Student Union at Cornell University – two different schools with the same goals of equity and inclusion of students of color.
These actions led to the creating of the first Black and Ethnic Studies Department in the nation at both schools and igniting similar actions across the country.
It’s told through the voices of past student activists and organizers , with rich archival footage and an awesome soundtrack which contribute to making Agents Of Change a gripping story of the two most effective student protests in America.
Free Admission (donations appreciated).
As usual, popcorn and other refreshments will also be available.
For more information please contact:
Melvin Starks (mcs104@hotmail.com) or Larry Danos (415-722-6480)


Skywatchers Movie Night: Agents of Change
Friday, September 21st
Doors at 6pm
Screening at 6:30pm
Tenderloin Museum
398 Eddy St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
FREE! RSVP on Facebook

The Tenderloin Museum is excited to host another Skywatchers Movie Night! On Friday, September 21st, members of the Skywatchers arts community invite you to the Tenderloin Museum for a discussion and screening of Agents of Change, a 2016 documentary that chronicles the struggle for the creation of black and ethnic studies programs in colleges and universities. Unfolding in the late 1960s at the intersection of the civil rights movement, black power and anti Vietnam War movement, the film examines the untold story of the racial conditions on college campuses and in the country that led to protests. Right here in the Bay, the 1968 Third World Liberation Front strikes at SF State and UC Berkeley directly led to the creation of ethnic studies programs at both universities. Despite the success of these actions for more relevant and meaningful educations, much work remains to be done. Join us to explore how these pivotal efforts in the past can inform and direct our struggle today!

Founded in 2011, Skywatchers brings SRO residents of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District into partnership with professional artists to create multi-disciplinary, site-specific performance installations that amplify the rich and complex stories, life experiences, and talents of community members. Skywatchers Movie Nights make thought provoking films accessible to Tenderloin residents and participants in the Skywatchers arts programs; all are welcome to join and participate in the discussion.

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