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Dinner and a Movie – SBK style
As some of you know, the documentary Food Inc is opening soon at Film Forum. The film "reveals surprising—and often shocking truths—about what we eat, how it's produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here." For those of you familiar with Michael Pollan, this is basically Omnivore's Dilemma plus. It has been getting great advanced reviews.
For our next food/nutrition experience, we'll see the film and then have a paleo(ish) potluck at Margie's new digs, co-hosted by Malcolm and Laurel. The added twist on the potluck is that everything must be locally sourced – detailed rules to follow. The potluck will take place on Saturday, June 20th at 6pm.
Please email Margie(AT)crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com ASAP to indicate whether you prefer to see a late afteroon/early evening showing on Sunday, June 14 or an evening showing on Tuesday, June 16.
While we’re on the subject of social events: As many of you know, I also train capoeira, the Brazilian martial art. (not so much these days with the upside down and the kicking, but I still love it.)
We’re hosting a fundraiser/performance/Brazilian dancing boat cruise on Wednesday, June 17. Let me just say that if you’ve never seen capoeira, prepare to have your mind BLOWN. My teacher is an amazing player and we’ve got many others in our group. here’s a tiny clip from a performance a couple years ago; he’s about 200% more awesome now:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBd0sfD-vQI
It’s a fun night on the Hudson with good music, good cocktails (paleo! really!!) and great people. I’m selling tickets for $10. Here’s more info from the cruise company:
* VIP boarding admission from 6:00pm – 7:30pm; Sailing until 10:00pm* DANCE ALL NIGHT with DJ Fabio Soul spinning HOT Brazilian beats, Samba on the top deck* Cash Bar & Cash Buffet available.* Aboard The Queen of Hearts, Pier #40 West Houston Street & West Side Highway* All guests must be 21 & over with proper ID* Dress to impress. We reserve the right to be selective. No sneakers, shorts, hats etc.* Check out the cruise website for more info and pictures of past cruises http://www.fireonthewatercruise.com/
Email me or find me if you’re interested.
cjkaiser(at)post.harvard.edu
NYT has a review on Food, Inc. today:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/movies/07seve.html?_r=1&hpw
Thanks for posting the link for Food, Inc., coming out in theaters June 12, in San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles(other play dates available here: http://www.magpictures.com/dates.aspx?id=3e3938d1-b785-4286-9ae0-8eb5952f1480)! You can watch the trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/v/c2sgaO44_1c&hl=en&fs=1
There is also a book companion to the movie, Food, Inc. available at Amazon.com. The book explores topics that were discussed in the movie, such as the industrialization of our food supply and the benefits of local and organic eating. Food experts including Marion Nestle, Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, and Anna Lappé, take these topics to another level through thirteen fascinating essays, some of which have been written especially for this book. Check it out!
Shannon MatloobParticipant Media