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 7pm.
Dinner: Dinners are available at the café after 4pm with several plant-based options.
Carryout: The Co-Op Supermarket Meatless Monday meals can be picked up from the “grab and go” for Zoom at-home viewing after 11am.
Location: Online or at the New Deal Cafe – 113 Centerway in historic Greenbelt, MD
Public transportation: The cafe is accessible by Metro Buses G12, 13, 14 and 16 from the Greenbelt Metro station.


March 16, 2015

Sea the Truth

Promotional photo

At this very moment, the oceans are becoming more and more empty. If we don’t do something about it, we potentially face the biggest disaster in the history of humanity.

We still know so little of our planet!

We call it Earth but less than one-third is land while over two-thirds is water. We use that water as a dumping site for our waste, and as if it’s an inexhaustible “horn of plenty”.

Almost everywhere underwater photographer Dos Winkel dives he is faced with devastation. Taking a passive stance was not an option. He seizes every opportunity to use his photographs and tell the story of a world that is on the verge of vanishing.

Containing beautiful underwater photography to tell the story of a world that is vanishing, Sea the Truth is based on numerous scientific publications that examine the problems of seas and oceans.

Our most important ecosystem is on the verge of collapse. We need to act now and the best thing each of us can do is to quit eating animal-sourced seafood.

Guest Speaker: Mary Finelli, president of Fish Feel will tell us of the remarkable abilities of fish, why they deserve our respect and considerations, and about the many marvelous vegan seafood options that are available to us.

For more information contact Cam MacQueen at .

The New Deal Cafe is accessible by Metro Buses G12, 13, 14, & 16 from the Greenbelt Metro station.