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)
Gaza’s Palestinians, the Rohingya fleeing Myanmar, and the Muslims from Kashmir all have been living in conflict zones since the British pulled out in 1947. Millions of people have died and millions more displaced: by land grabs and seemingly end-less wars and oppression.
Angel of Gaza tells the plight of one refugee family. Ahmad Mansour, Palestinian filmmaker, will discuss this world news dominating situation.
Bangladesh: the Rohingya’s Bitter Exile shows the Muslim minority in Myanmar driven from their country by their army.
A History of the Conflict in Kashmir and Defending Kashmir: Anchar’s Last Stand Against India’s Control are two very short films that introduce us to this area of similar strife.
The program is designed for participants to better understand these three different situations all involving Muslim populations driven from their homes after the British left all three colonies in 1947.
For more information, call Frank Gervasi at 301 467-2418 or visit the Reel and Meal’s Facebook page. This month’s sponsor is The Greenbelt Refugee Aid Committee.
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