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)
The documentary Earth’s Greatest Enemy exposes the environmental toll of U.S. military operations around the globe. From toxic contamination at Camp Lejeune to pollution at more than 800 military bases worldwide, the film reveals how military activities have left a lasting environmental footprint. It examines the impacts of bombing exercises over oceans, the legacy of hazardous waste, and the long-term ecological devastation that warfare can leave behind—often destroying the land, water, and resources that communities depend on for survival.
The film will be shown at the New Deal Café, 113 Centerway, on Monday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m. Note that the start time of 6:00 p.m. is earlier than usual.
While the film is free, the Café has a full dinner menu for purchase including several plant-based options. The screenings are hybrid: in-person at the Café and via Zoom. Those unable to attend in-person can register to watch via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/ReelMeal2026.
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