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)
Singing for Justice is a film about folk musician and activist Faith Petric (1915-2013).
Petric used folk music to inspire action and solidarity at civil rights marches, anti-war protests, and events supporting labor and LGBTQ+ rights. “In times of darkness, Faith showed that a well-sung song could light the way forward,” says Estelle Freedman, director of the film, who will attend the screening. Elise Bryant, DC Labor Chorus Director, will lead the post-film discussion. The acclaimed D.C. Labor Chorus will also perform. The Labor Heritage Foundation, film sponsor, organizes the annual DC Labor FilmFest that takes place each May at the AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring. Starting in May, 2017, the New Deal Café has also screened one of the FilmFest films.
Estelle Freedman, director of the film, who will attend the screening via zoom.
If unable to attend in-person, register to watch via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/RnMMay25. Please note NEW START TIME: 6:30 p.m., which is earlier than usual.
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