Here is another chance to enjoy together a wonderful movie: Amazing Grace (UK, 2006)

Based on actual events, this touching historical movie from acclaimed director Michael Apted tells the story of William Wilberforce, an 18th-century English politician (unknown to many here in America) who fought for the abolition of slavery.

Despite staunch opposition, Wilberforce waged a very smart campaign using boycotts, petitions and slogans to bring the British slave trade to a decisive end.

This is a beautifully crafted movie with a gorgeous production about an important historic character, and based on an interesting real story.

Learn more about William Wilberforce ---> HERE

OUR MOVIE EVENTS are in a space exclusive for us, with our own projector and great sound system. Price includes a drink and (if you pay in advance) a DVD movie of your choice!

This will be a joint event with our dear friends from Random Events New York, a meetup group.

IN ENGLISH, WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

5.00 pm: Door opens. Please arrive in venue, go to the upper floor
6.00 pm: I will give you a brief intro to the movie
6.05 pm: Movie starts
8.00 pm: Movie ends. Conversation & social event, stay with us!
9.00 pm: Event officially ends, but you are most welcome to stay and...

Salsa party: Around 10 pm, there is a Salsa party, stay and enjoy!

Your RSVP is only valid to reserve a spot if you pay in advance

SYNOPSIS
In 1797, William Wilberforce, the great crusader for the British abolition of slavery, is taking a vacation for his health even while he is sicker at heart for his frustrated cause. However, meeting the charming Barbara Spooner, Wilberforce finds a soulmate to share the story of his struggle. With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton, a slave ship captain turned repentant priest who penned the great hymn, "Amazing Grace," Prime William Pitt, and Olaudah Equiano, the erudite former slave turned author, Wilberforce fruitlessly fights both public indifference and moneyed opposition determined to keep their exploitation safe. However...

Some reviewer comments:

"The redemption story of something terrible into something beautiful"

"A truly moving period picture"

"An exceptional film about an exceptional man"

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Director: Michael Apted

Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Albert Finney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Gambon, Rufus, Sewell, etc.

Length: 117 min

Original release date: 2006 - Country: United Kingdom

COST

ADVANCE PAYMENT NOW CLOSED - YOU CAN PAY AT THE DOOR (CASH ONLY), WE WILL HAVE SOME 50 SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO PAY THERE, PLENTY OF SPACE - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY IF YOU WILL PAY THERE - DOOR OPENS AT 5 PM, NOT BEFORE

Price at the door is $15, includes a drink!

THOSE WHO PAY IN ADVANCE WILL GET A FREE DVD MOVIE of their choice (lots of great films to choose from, all commercial DVDs, no bootlegs). You need to show up to get the goodies.
Price includes:

• A seat to watch movie
  
• A FREE DVD MOVIE of your choice from a large selection (only for those who paid online in advance)
  
• A coupon for one drink (mojito, margarita, wine, beer, soft drink, etc).
  
• Conversation/social event afterwards, chance to make new friends !
  

- Note about tipping: Tips to barman are not included. Please kindly tip him when you redeem the drink coupon

After 7.00 pm price is $10, with a drink included

No PayPal? No credit card? No problem. Please read ---> HERE

Read about Payment Confirmations ---> HERE

IMPORTANT NOTES
1) MEMBER-ONLY EVENT: You can´t bring guests that are NOT members of any of my meetup groups. Please ask any guests you want to bring to become members before attending. This is essential and is due to terms beyond my control long to explain here. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2) CANCELLATIONS/Event changes: Read ---> HERE
3) PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE LATE. Be considered to other members & organizers!.
4) Please turn off your cell phone/beeper when movie starts

Nos vemos!

Nestor