CONCENTRIC MEDIA

An event hosted by Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, 201 - 29th Street, Suite A Sacramento, California 95816 916-325-1700 http://www.plannedparenthood.org/mar-monte/

"CHOICE at RISK: A Screening and Community Gathering" with Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman

The Unitarian Universalist Association is supporting Dorothy’s nationwide tour presenting excerpts from her PBS special “From the BACK ALLEYS to the SUPREME COURT & BEYOND.” http://www.wmm.com/filmcatalog/pages/c406.shtml Her videos provoke discussion and ignite activism on one of the most divisive issues in the United States today fueled by media reports on religious groups challenging women’s rights. The UUA has repeatedly adopted statements promoting women’s rights, and the 2012 General Assembly selected "Reproductive Justice" as a Congregational Study Action Issue. http://uua.org/reproductive/index.shtml

You are invited to "CHOICE at RISK: A Screening and Community Gathering" with Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman, and New Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice, happening on October 5th at 7 pm, at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh.

The Unitarian Universalist Association is working with Dorothy to support her nationwide tour presenting excerpts from her PBS special "From the BACK ALLEYS to the SUPREME COURT & BEYOND." These videos, related to abortion rights, catalyze discussion and ignite activism. This screening will include a special showing of We Always Resist: Trust Black Women.

"Abortion" is one of the most divisive issues in the United States today. Media often report on religious groups challenging women’s rights. The Unitarian Universalist Association has made several social justice statements over the decades supporting women's right to choose, and "Reproductive Justice" was voted on as this year's Congregational Study Action Issue.

This event is sponsored by New Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice, the Unitarian Universalist Community on Campus, Womenspirit, and the Social Action Council of the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh.

Reproductive Justice Initiative hosts

Please join representatives of the USG Reproductive Justice Initiative for an engaging evening as we host filmmaker, Dorothy Fadiman, on her Choice at Risk Campaign screening tour. The screening will include one or more films from Fadiman's trilogy on abortion rights, and/or selections of mini-docs culled from these films.

One of Choice at Risk's main goals is to present an informed, essential balance to the often volatile conversation surrounding reproductive rights. Topics on which the seven mini-docs focus include the era of back alley abortions; the legal history of contraception and abortion; the impact of restrictions on minorities and youth; and the threats of violence aimed at clinics and providers. The overarching goals are to educate, motivate and activate people to protect women's and men's reproductive rights.

Last spring, Reproductive Justice was selected as one of the top four social justice issues that USG would support this church year. In addition, Delegates of the 2012 General Assembly in Phoenix, AZ, selected "Reproductive Justice: Expanding Our Social Justice Calling" to be the 2012-2016 Congregational Study/Action Issue (CSAI) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) of Congregations.

It is in keeping with these goals at both USG and at the UUA that we present Dorothy Fadiman and her work on this incredibly important topic.

Join us on Sept. 28 for this wonderful chance to view Dorothy's work and to sit down with her and talk about these important issues. Bring an appetizer or snack to share for fellowship and enjoyment. To RSVP, send a note to admin@usguu.org.

For more information about the UUA's Reproductive Choice Initiatives, please visit http://uua.org/reproductive/index.shtml

Sex, Politicians and Your Birth Control - An energetic luncheon to get fired up for the 2012 election. We will be discussing the latest attacks on women's health, including the assault on birth control, with Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning producer Dorothy Fadiman.

Sex, Politicians and Your Birth Control - Join VOX, the sex ed and policy influence club to see the social media debut of "Choice at Risk" and meet Dorothy Fadiman, Emmy-winning, Oscar-Nominated producer. VOX, UN, Renov.

Show taping of "Protect Choice! TV Show" A Call to Face the Escalating Threat to Women’s Rights Highlighted by a discussion with a distinguished panel and a preview screening of our riveting new vignettes culled from our Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning films. Featuring a discussion with:
Dr. David Sobel, Director of Patient Education for a large healthcare organization
Lupe Rodriguez, Director of Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Brianna Schwanke, Young women's health activist
Dorothy Fadiman, award-winning filmmaker

Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of activating the “pro-choice vote.” Link to show which was aired: https://vimeo.com/44488970

Dorothy Fadiman was the Plenary Speaker