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)
How I Got Over (2014) is an intimate look at 15 formerly homeless and incarcerated African-American women in D.C. as they grapple with the social causes of their plight and transform their experiences into a sold out performance at the Kennedy Center.
The documentary covers the group’s development over 12 weeks – from acting novices to crafting an original play based on their lives through The Theater Lab’s “Life Stories” program. Their interviews and performance reveal deep traumas they suffered and the social circumstances that led to those points in their lives.
Following the free film screening, Deb Gottesman, Co-Founder/Co-Director of The Theater Lab who helped guide the group, will lead a discussion about the film, the work of the “Life Stories” Program, and the need to amplify the voices of the under-served and under-represented parts of our community.
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