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)
Voices Across the Divide was produced and narrated by Alice Rothchild, an American Jew who relates her personal change of mind and heart as she explores Palestinians’ experiences of losses and injustices. In telling these stories, her aim is to help build a just peace for all the people of Israel and Palestine.
This event observes the City of Greenbelt’s Peace Month.
Voices Across the Divide was a co-winner of the 2013 Audience Award at the Boston Palestine Film Festival.
Presenters and leaders of audience discussion will be coming from two organizations:
Jewish Voice for Peace of DC Metro area will be represented by Shelley Fudge, who knows Alice Rothchild as a fellow JVP activist, and Jamal Najjab, whose family comes from a West Bank village.
Friends Committee on National Legislation, represented by Wardah Khalid, their Peace Fellow for Middle East Policy.
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