Labor FilmFest Preview: Teachers & Firefighters Star in Opening Night
Monday, October 8, 2012
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Teachers and firefighters lead off Opening Night of the DC
Labor FilmFest this Friday, followed by a new romantic comedy, and longtime
FilmFest fav Office Space. Tickets are going fast; click
here to order yours now.
Fri, Oct 12, 5p (AFI): "American
Teacher"
Matt Damon narrates this fascinating documentary about
what it really means to be a teacher in America today. Presented in cooperation
with the Washington Teachers’ Union
Fri, Oct 12, 7p (AFI): "BURN:
One Year on the Front Lines to Save Detroit"
The Motor City is the setting for this
story of human struggles, hope and personal courage in the face of overwhelming
odds. Presented in cooperation with DC Fire Fighter Association Local 36,
International Association of Fire Fighters, which is bringing along an antique
fire truck for the occasion!
Fri, Oct 12, 9:15p; Sat, Oct 13, 11:30p
(AFI): "Adventureland"
This
hilarious coming-of-age story, set in a decrepit local amusement park is
destined to be a classic; terrific cast includes Kirsten Stewart, Ryan Reynolds,
Kristen Wiig, and Bill Hader. Presented in cooperation with UFCW Local
400
Fri, Oct 12, 11:30p; Sat, Oct 13, 9:40p (AFI): "Office
Space"
The perennial DC Labor FilmFest favorite returns, with
an Office Space trivia contest and raffle for Milton’s precious red Swingline
stapler. Presented in cooperation with DC Young Trade Unionists, IFPTE Local
70
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full-color FilmFest
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