 Canada Screens Presents: 'Pink Ribbons, Inc.' February 1, 2012
First Weekend Club’s CANADA SCREENS, in association with the NATIONAL FILM BOARD of CANADA, is pleased to present Permission to Speak? A Screening and Open Discussion around
PINK RIBBONS, INC.
a documentary by Léa Pool
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at Denman Cinemas
With live music by Lisa Chase, complimentary wine tasting reception with Road 13 Winery and video Skype Q&A with creative producer Ravida Din moderated by Tracey Friesen of the NFB.
**** Official Selection TIFF 2011 ****
Pink Ribbons, Inc. looks at the pervasive impact of breast cancer fundraising. Every year, millions of dollars are raised, but where does all the money go, and what is actually achieved? The film offers a completely different take on the pink ribbon “success” story that has overtaken North America, with insight from leading doctors, activists and social critics, as well as women diagnosed with breast cancer.
EVENT DETAILS:
When: Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
6:30pm: Doors open with live music by Lisa Chase www.sailstudios.com and complimentary wine tasting by Road 13 Winery
7:30pm: Film Screening followed by a video Skype Q&A with creative producer Ravida Din moderated by Tracey Friesen of the NFB
Where: Denman Cinemas (1737 Comox Street at Denman Street, Vancouver)
Cost: $15 in advance (includes glass of wine, music and film) by PayPal or over the phone at 604-983-5373 or $16 at door / Students $12 with valid ID.
Check out our CANADAN FILM REVIEW of PINK RIBBONS INC.
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