The film that we will be showing at this month’s movies that matter is “All the President’s Men”. The movie is based on the true events of the Watergate Scandal in 1972 and the non-fiction book by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. It is directed by Alan J. Pakula and stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford as Bernstein and Woodward respectively, two journalists working for the New York Times investigating the scandal.
In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of names and addresses of Republican Party fund organizers on the accused further arouses his suspicions. The editor of the Post is prepared to run with the story, and assigns Woodward and Carl Bernstein. They follow the money trail leading higher and higher in the Republican Party, and eventually into the White House itself.
Movies That Matter is a film night hosted by The Zeitgeist Movement Sydney Chapter (TZM Sydney), in which we play one to three interesting and relevant short videos (such as animations or TED talks) followed by a short discussion, and a thought-provoking main film. The purpose is to bring us together, to promote constructive discussion, to challenge our own preconceptions and biases, and to revisit key elements of TZM’s holistic socioeconomic model (NLRBE, i.e. Natural Law/Resource Based Economy), and its philosophy and proposal.
Remember that Movies That Matter has moved to a new place and time: Lentil As Anything in Newtown, upstairs, every first Sunday of the month at 6PM. We invite you at 6PM for a social dinner while we share a chat and one or two relevant clips, followed by the feature film, which will begin at 6:55PM sharp, and finish at 9PM. We may continue the conversation after the film at the pub next to the station.
Lentil As Anything provides delicious vegan food in a convenient space in the heart of Newtown. Food and film is on donation to Lentil ($15 recommended). Looking forward to seeing you all there!
