"The People Speak"
Saturday, September 12th, 6:00 p.m.
"The People Speak" is a beautiful and moving 2009 American documentary narrated by historian Howard Zinn. It is based on his book "A People's History of the United States," other of his writings, and is a life-long culmination of his work and cultural influence. Howard Zinn died in 2010, a year after this film was released.
The film gives voice to those who, by insisting on equality and justice, spoke up for social change throughout U.S. history and also illustrates the relevance of this to today's society. It uses dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries, and speeches of everyday Americans that are performed by a who's who list of contemporary actors, musicians and performers. It is a loving tribute to the best ideals that form the United States.
Well received by critics, the Los Angeles Times described it as "Striking, exhilarating... the performances are thrilling." USA Today reported Matt Damon as saying: "This is the perfect format for a history lesson. You're getting the actual historical text verbatim, so there's no spin, performed by these great actors."
Saturday, September 12th, 6:00 p.m. seating; film starts at 6:30 p.m., Cascadia House, admission: Free. Any donations for time and expenses are appreciated.
First-come, first served. Please reserve your space(s) on our website so we know that you are coming, and please only reserve a place when you are truly attending in consideration for others and your hosts. The private Vancouver residence address will be given upon sign-up.
Vaccination status will not be checked; we are assuming that our guests will be responsible and not put others at risk if they are showing symptoms of a communicable illness.
Please bring a pillow to ensure your comfort, and a healthy finger food or beverage to share.
Come and meet like-minded spiritual and metaphysical community at the Cascadia House Conscious Cinema gatherings held monthly. We have a brief social meet-and-greet and show a film chosen specifically nourish our spirits -- whether comedy, drama, documentary, or ??? We're open to your suggestions! There will be an intermission to mingle, meet, and discuss. After the film we'll continue the discussion, and simply socialize!
The Cascadia Room has a theater screen with HD projector and high-quality sound. We can seat about 18 people on backjacks (which are floor seats), as well as snuggly foam mats and pillows so you can recline while watching.
Conscious Cinema
Come and meet like-minded spiritual and metaphysical community at the Cascadia House Conscious Cinema gatherings held monthly. We have a brief social meet-and-greet and show a film chosen specifically nourish our spirits -- whether comedy, drama, documentary, or ??? We're open to your suggestions! There will be an intermission to mingle, meet, and discuss. After the film we'll continue the discussion, and simply socialize!
The Cascadia Room has a theater screen with HD projector and high-quality sound. We can seat about 18 people on backjacks (which are floor seats), as well as snuggly foam mats and pillows so you can recline while watching.
Pictured here is the group of 14 delightful souls who attended the inaugural first showing of a movie at Cascadia House, which was Wayne Dyer's The Shift during January 2019.
