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.

November 16, 2020

John Lewis – Get in the Way

Registration on Zoom is required – go to this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/NovReelandMeal

On Monday, November 16, 2020, Reel and Meal presents John Lewis – Get in the Way. We highlight John Lewis during a major election month because of his championship of voting rights at a time of mass upheaval.

It is hard to match Lewis for the courage he showed in nonviolent protests and civil disobedience. Mobs assaulted him when he took part in the Freedom Rides but he never relented in his commitment to nonviolence. In 1965 he led the Bloody Sunday march in Selma, where Alabama state troopers attacked peaceful protesters with billy clubs, bullwhips, and tear gas. That event led to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act into law that prohibited racial discrimination at the polls.

SCLC President Josephine Mourning will lead the discussion following the film.

Come learn what we can do about systemic racism and state sanctioned violence today as we attempt to restore the full force of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Registration on Zoom is required – go to this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/NovReelandMeal

Thanks to COOP Grocery for continuing with their Reel and Meal plant based meal for $7.99. Be sure to get your order in early – they sold out last month!

The menu this month is Cauliflower Alfredo from Macro Vegetarian with Tofurky Italian Sausage and a fresh field green salad with shredded carrots and cherry tomatoes.

Phone in your pre-order by 1:00 pm on Monday 11/16 for pick-up between 4-7 p.m. at the deli. Call (301) 474-0522 and ask for the deli. Some may be available on a walk-in basis if not pre-ordered

Trailer

https://www.pbs.org/video/john-lewis-get-way-official-trailer/