“A PLACE AT THE TABLE forcefully makes the case that hunger has serious economic, social and cultural implications for the nation.” — Julie Makinen, LA Times
“A PLACE AT THE TABLE doesn’t offer any answers. Instead, it asks you to help find them by getting involved, which is the mark of an EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY.” — Toronto Film Scene
Hunger is a word we all know and may have even felt. Yet the implications of hunger on our country as a whole are not always understood. Through personal stories, A Place at the Table clearly and compellingly presents the daily reality of hunger and its far-reaching effects. Fifty million people in our country, and in Washington State one in four children, do not always know where their next meal is coming from. From a fifth grade student who can’t concentrate in school because her stomach hurts from hunger to a working mother who is striving to create a better life for her two children, this film shows that the problem of hunger affects every aspect of our society.
Watching A Place at the Table will move you to action.
“This film reignited that fire within me, that feeling of disbelief that more people are not enraged by the presence of hunger around us all,” says Kate Murphy, Program Manager of Hunger Intervention Program (HIP).
Lake City based nonprofit organization Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) and its community partners work every day to make nutritious food available to those who need it, educate the community on the importance of nutrition, and share in the task of building stronger, healthier communities. There are many opportunities to act to move toward a solution to hunger. A short Q&A will take place after the screening providing a chance to find out more about what HIP and other organizations are doing to address hunger and how you can support this.
Join HIP for this important event shedding light on the effects of hunger while also coming together as a community.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Lake City Presbyterian Church
3841 NE 123rd Street, Seattle, WA 98125
** Suggested donation is $10 and includes a drink ticket (beer or non-alcoholic)
** Food and beer provided by Elliott Bay Brewing Co. and non-alcoholic beverages by Dry Soda
** Doors open at 5:30 and the screening begins at 6:30pm
** All proceeds benefit Hunger Intervention Program
To see a preview and learn more about the film, visit: http://www.magpictures.com/aplaceatthetable/
For questions or to reserve tickets contacts us at info@hungerintervention.org or call 206.457.2871. Visit www.hungerintervention.org for more information on HIP’s programs.
See you there!
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