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)
Climate of Hope, a 30-minute documentary by Scott Ludlam, provides background information about nuclear energy and climate change. The Ultimate Wish, a 40-minute documentary by Robert Richter, gives voice to two survivors of nuclear radiation: one in Nagasaki in 1945 and the other in Fukushima in 2011. Sakue Shimohira, age ten, was hiding in a Nagasaki shelter when the nuclear bomb dropped on August 9, 1945. Takako Shishido, living in Fukushima at the time of the March 2011 nuclear power plants’ triple meltdowns, tells us what happened and what she would like to see happen now.
After the film, Tim Judson, the new executive director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS), will lead the discussion about the dangers of nuclear proliferation.
The Reel & Meal is sponsored by three Greenbelt affinity groups. The Peace & Justice Coalition of Prince George’s County plans this month’s film.
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