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)
In collaboration with the Utopia Film Festival, four short documentaries highlighting Stories of Immigration.
Utopia to a refugee or immigrant is the better world they travel to. It may mean safety, opportunity, or freedom from hunger or oppression. 4 short films document the stories of immigrants or refugees from 4 different countries: North Korea, Sweden, Malaysia, and the Syria that so many are currently fleeing. Their stories are part of the universal story of fleeing one home to find a new one.
The documentaries include: “The Balloon Man” from North Korea; “I Am Reva” from Sweden; “People Like Us” from Malaysia; and “Not Anymore: the Story of a Revolution” from Syria.
How do we respond? What do we think and act on? Join the discussion to form answers and share with others. It is our Utopia to create – what will it look like?
“Stories of Immigration” are part of the Utopia Film Festival. Held on the 4th weekend of October, the mission of the Utopia Film Festival is “seeking a better world through film”.
For more information contact Susan Barnett, or 443 388 2961.
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