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DESCRIPTION:CounterCorp is co-presenting the San Francisco theatrical premiere of the 
 new smash hit documentary, "The Yes Men Fix The World", on Friday, October 
 30 at the Roxie Theater on 16th Street.\n\n	The Yes Men are anti-corporate 
 activists Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, who address actual conferences 
 of corporate and international financial institution executives -- and the 
 media -- by secretly masquerading as spokespeople for real corporations and 
 international institutions themselves.\n\n	Because their audiences believe 
 they speak for far-too-highly-respected corporations and organizations, 
 their bizarre presentations, policy U-turns, and occasional confessions and 
 apologies on behalf of their "employers" are received with unblinking 
 credulity, as there is literally no idea too far-fetched (or inhumane) for 
 their greed-driven listeners to reject as simply going too far in the 
 pursuit of ever-higher profits ... !\n\n	Partial proceeds from both 
 screenings, at 7:00pm and 9:00pm, benefit the 5th Annual Anti-Corporate 
 Film Festival in May 2010. And besides a chance to see this great film, one 
 half of the amazing Yes Men duo -- actor/co-director/co-producer/co-writer 
 Andy Bichlbaum -- will conduct a Q & A after both shows that night.\n\n	The 
 film has received rave reviews from a wide cross-section of media -- not 
 just the liberal/progressive wing. Here are just a few 
 quotes:\n\n"Outrageously entertaining ....This movie is glorious testimony 
 to the moral power of satire" -- New York Magazine\n\n"Great fun! It takes 
 some nerve, not to mention diabolical intelligence ... to pull off the 
 elaborate pranks devised by the Yes Men" -- New York Times\n\n"A hilarious 
 movie .... Even if you don't agree with the Yes Men's political agenda, 
 you'll get a big kick out of this movie" -- New York Post\n\n"It shines 
 with raw wit and originality" -- Newsweek\n\n"Funnier and more useful than 
 Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Brüno' " -- The Observer [UK]\n\n"This is the year's 
 top documentary film" -- New Scientist\n\n"Comedic vigilante justice … 
 [a] media-savvy pie-to-the-face" -- USA Today\n\n"Exhilarating" -- 
 Financial Times\n\n	For more information about the film -- including a 
 trailer -- visit www.theyesmenfixtheworld.com. To order tickets that 
 benefit the 5th Annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival, visit 
 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87665. NOTE: There is a good chance 
 both shows on Friday will sell out, so order online to guarantee a 
 seat.\n\n	Don't miss this excellent and compelling film, as well as a 
 chance to help CounterCorp raise money for next year's Film Festival. We 
 look forward to seeing you -- along with your friends, family, and 
 co-workers -- at the Roxie this Friday night!\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/29/18627147.php
SUMMARY:Benefit screening of "The Yes Men Fix The World"
LOCATION:Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street (between Valencia and Guerrero), San 
 Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/29/18627147.php
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