The LAD Board of Directors has presented Rick with several questions regarding his approach to the following areas:
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From Academy Award® nominated filmmaker, Charles Ferguson (“No End In Sight”), comes INSIDE JOB, the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs.
Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, INSIDE JOB traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulation and academia.
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Matt Damon, INSIDE JOB was made on location in the United States, Iceland, England, France, Singapore, and China.
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On Tuesday, March 15, Longmont Democrats and Progressives joined thousands of activists across the nation to demonstrate for the rights of the oppressed union workers in Wisconsin. The local demonstration was held at 6th and Main and was comprised of 50 spirited individuals seeking to make their voices known and to stand up for those whose collective bargaining rights were forcibly stripped by Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker and his fellow Republicans in the Wisconsin state House and Senate.
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If you don’t know what fracking is, you should. Please join us as we present the Oscar-nominated film, Gasland, by Josh Fox. When filmmaker Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination.
“…one of the most effective and expressive environmental films of recent years.” — VARIETY
“GASLAND just might be the best film of the year.” — THE HUFFINGTON POST
GASLAND is “well done. It holds people’s attention. And it could block our industry.” — Oil and Gas Journal President of the Natural Gas Supply Association
Wednesday, March 16, at 7pm
723 Main Street, Longmont
(film runs 107 minutes. Check out gaslandthemovie.com)
Bring a friend…We’ll have popcorn to share! Discussion follows the film.
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