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DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/189401305206223/\nPlease 
 join us to watch the award winning documentary 'Gods In Shackles'. Bring 
 along your favorite vegan dish (enough for 6-8 people)\n\n6:00 to 6:15: 
 Mingle with attendees and enjoy the delicious food\n6;15 to 7:45: Screening 
 of 'Gods in Shackles'\n7:45 to 8:00 PM: Call for donations and Q-A with 
 Seema Vaid\n\n\nDetails about the film:\nGods in Shackles is a 
 feature-length documentary film, an exposé revealing the dark side of the 
 southern Indian state of Kerala’s glamorous cultural festivals that 
 exploit temple elephants for profit under the guise of culture and 
 religion.\nBy exposing the abhorrent torture suffered by India’s heritage 
 animal, Gods in Shackles offers hope to the thousands of endangered captive 
 and wild elephants in India through heightened awareness that will inspire 
 key stake holders and policy makers to enhance the living conditions of 
 these highly social animals.\n\nBy film maker Sangita Iyer (B. Sc., M.A. 
 PGD Journalism), Filmmaker born and raised in Kerala, India\n\nEvent 
 Co-ordinator: Seema Vaid, Volunteer, Voice for Asian Elephants Society a 
 non profit organization that has the following vision:\n"Creating 
 sustainable communities through caring for, and protecting endangered 
 captive and wild Asian elephants"\n\nNote: This event is free but donations 
 would be much appreciated. Funds will go towards, creating a safe havens 
 for temple elephants rescued from the endless abuse and cruelty in 
 Kerala.\n\n-----------------\n\nLOCATION/DIRECTIONS: The Berkeley Animal 
 Rights Center is located in Suite C at 2425 Channing Way. If taking BART, 
 get off at Downtown Berkeley station, walk south on Shattuck Ave (for 5 
 blocks), make a left on Channing Way, and walk another 5 blocks until you 
 see the big red pillars - you’re here! We strive to offer walking buddies 
 to attendees who feel unsafe walking to/from BART or other short distances 
 in the area - please email us at sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com to 
 request a walking buddy.\n\nPARKING: There is a parking garage at the 
 center (free for the first hour) and metered street parking in the 
 vicinity. Please remove all valuables from your car.\n\nACCESSIBILITY: The 
 Berkeley Animal Rights Center has stair-free access from Channing Way. The 
 front doors of the center open to 5ft wide. The bathroom entrance is 34” 
 wide, and there is one accessible stall with horizontal grab bars on the 
 right and back of the toilet. The toilet is 18” high.\n\nIf you have any 
 questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/02/18815431.php
SUMMARY:Movie: Gods in Shackles + Vegan Potluck
LOCATION:Berkeley Animal Rights Center\n2425 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704\nSuite 
 C
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/02/18815431.php
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