Reel and Meal at the New Deal

Reel and Meal is a monthly film series at the New Deal Cafe exploring vital environmental, animal rights, and social justice issues. Admission to the film is always free, sponsored by several Greenbelt community organizations. Contributions are gladly accepted to cover each month’s donation to a non-profit organization.

Reel and Meal events are in-person (limited seating) and online via Zoom. Each month registration links will be posted here.  You can also reach out to Reel and Meal at .

Date: Third Monday of every month
Time: The free film starts at 6pm or 6:30pm.
Dinner: See event for cafe dining details.
Location: Online or at the New Deal Cafe at 113 Centerway in historic Greenbelt, MD
Public transportation: The cafe is accessible by Metro Bus P20 from the Greenbelt Metro station.
Joining from Zoom and living locally: You can find take out plant-based options at the cafe as well as:

  • Greenbelt Co-Op: ( Tofu Bahn Mi sandwich (self service deli); Veggie spring roll; Greek Table Shepherd’s Pie; Channa Masal (refrigerated case); Dodah’s cakes for desert, among many others)
  • SunRise Caribbean Restaurant (menu)
  • Cedars of Lebanon (menu)

July 20, 2026

Utopia Film Fest 2026 Early Previews

Sneak previews of 2026 Utopia Film Festival films on the theme of finding hope and joy in the midst of troubled times:

  • Barbed Wire, in a wartorn landscape, a barbed wire connects with a kite. (8 Min., Animation)
  • Rose, Rose, an autistic child, bridges emotional distances at school and at home. (11 Min.)
  • The Seeds of Peace, A Hiroshima survivor gathers seeds from trees that survived the atomic bombing and turns them into symbols of peace. (66 Min.)
  • Ukulele Bliss, in Nova Scotia, over 100 ukulelists come together in music, laughter and bliss! (16 Min.)

Hubert Dendraak and Sally Davies, the filmmaker and producer of Ukulele Bliss, will lead the discussion following the films.

Event sponsored by The Utopia Film Festival.

For more information, contact Frank Gervasi at or visit the Reel and Meal’s Facebook page at facebook.com/reelandmealndc.

The program begins at 6:30pm, is free, live at the cafe and also on Zoom. To register for the Zoom link go to tinyurl.com/ReelMeal2026.