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This week's film, "The Take," is set in suburban Buenos Aires, where 30 unemployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to restart the silent machines. But this simple act – the take – has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Armed only with slingshots and an abiding faith in shop-floor democracy, the workers face off against the bosses, bankers and a whole system that sees their beloved factories as nothing more than scrap metal for sale.
Take part in a post-film discussion with Aldo Caliari from the Center of Concern. Admission is free and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St. NW, 3 blocks from the U Street Metro) More Info: Alisa at 202/234-9382 or email fpiffilms@gmail.com
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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