Movie: Gods in Shackles + Vegan Potluck

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/189401305206223/
Please join us to watch the award winning documentary 'Gods In Shackles'. Bring along your favorite vegan dish (enough for 6-8 people)

6:00 to 6:15: Mingle with attendees and enjoy the delicious food
6;15 to 7:45: Screening of 'Gods in Shackles'
7:45 to 8:00 PM: Call for donations and Q-A with Seema Vaid


Details about the film:
Gods 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.
By 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.

By film maker Sangita Iyer (B. Sc., M.A. PGD Journalism), Filmmaker born and raised in Kerala, India

Event Co-ordinator: Seema Vaid, Volunteer, Voice for Asian Elephants Society a non profit organization that has the following vision:
"Creating sustainable communities through caring for, and protecting endangered captive and wild Asian elephants"

Note: 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.

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LOCATION/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 [at] directactioneverywhere.com to request a walking buddy.

PARKING: 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.

ACCESSIBILITY: 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.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay [at] directactioneverywhere.com.