Heads Up presents "Charisse Shumate: Fighting for our Lives" at El Rio, Tues. 8/30, 8:00pm

The HEADS UP COLLECTIVE PRESENTS:

"Televising the Revolution" A monthly radical film series at:
El Rio (3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez, SF)


Tuesday, August 30

8:00 pm
Join us to benefit the California Coalition for Women Prisoners
(CCWP)

Showing the Film:

"Charisse Shumate: Fighting for our Lives"

This 37-minute video focuses on the life of Charisse Shumate and women in
California State prisons. Charisse stepped forward to be the lead plaintiff
and prisoner spokesperson in a class action lawsuit challenging the medical
neglect and abuse of women prisoners. The film includes amazing prison
interviews, as well as materials from State Senate hearings on conditions
for women in the California State Prison System.

Speaker: Yvonne Cooks, Director of CCWP

Part of an ongoing monthly series showcasing radical films and supporting
local organizing. Films are shown on the patio at El Rio every month.
The event is free but donations accepted to benefit CCWP.
space is accessible, bathrooms are not. 21 and over

For more information, suggestions, or to help out, please contact
radfilms [at] lycos.com. See you there!

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Also Save this Date!

Check out our next revolutionary feature on:
Tues, October 24th @ 8pm "Counter Recruitment"

NO FILM NIGHT IN SEPTEMBER due to MADCAT FILM FESTIVAL ALL MONTH AT
EL RIO