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DESCRIPTION:"At the River I Stand" is a poignant documentary set in Memphis, Tennessee 
 during the 1960s, a narrative about mobilization, determination and tragedy 
 during the civil rights movement. It covers two very eventful months in 
 1968 that culminate with the success of the unionization of sanitation 
 workers and the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 
 Memphis.\n\nNarrated by Paul Winfield, At The River I Stand tells the story 
 of how, after integration, African Americans were pushed to the bottom of 
 society. With extremely low wages and poor working conditions it was only a 
 matter of time before emotions strained towards the breaking point. In 
 February 1968, the atrocious working conditions for African Americans came 
 to a head with the death of two sanitation workers. With no insurance or 
 worker's compensation, their families were left with nothing but heartache 
 and more desperate times. As a result, 1300 sanitation workers walked off 
 the job in a strike that lasted 65 days. With the simple statement "I am a 
 Man" the worker's movement gained momentum and determination. The strike 
 then received national attention as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brought his 
 Poor People's Campaign to Memphis. \n\n\n*Commentary by Jennifer Ceconni 
 Education/film Consultant from F & H Film & History, An Interdisciplinary 
 Journal.\n\nSponsored by the Piedmont Appreciating Diversity Committee and 
 Piedmont League of Women Voters.\n\nFor more info: LoisCorrin@gmail.com. or 
 510-318-4840\n\nThursday, Jan 21\n6:30 pm free reception\n7-8 pm showing of 
 film\nfollowed by community discussion\nadmission is free, no need to 
 rsvp\n\nSecond showing\nSaturday, January 23, 3-4 pm at The New Parkway, 
 474 24th Street, Oakland, corner of Telegraph and 24th.  Admission is free, 
 no need to rsvp\n\nFor information about the Martin Luther King  Day 
 community celebration on January 18 at the community center in Piedmont, 
 contact Lois@diversityfilmseries.org\n\nFree, no need to rsvp.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/01/03/18781460.php
SUMMARY:Diversity film 'At the River I Stand'
LOCATION:Ellen Driscoll Playhouse\n325 Highand Ave.\nPiedmont, CA 94611
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/01/03/18781460.php
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