[Colorado-talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Bottom Dollars Documentary

[Dan Burke]

That would be great!

On 10/14/16, Scott C. Labarre <slabarre at labarrelaw.com> wrote:
> Hey folks, I have viewed the trailer for this and it looks exxcellent.  We
> are contemplating a screening of this at our Convention Thursday evening as
> part of our leadership event.  I am attempting to confirm this in the next
> couple of days.
>
> On another Convention note, the Hotel has extended our room rate and block
> deadline until Monday, October 17th.  Many of you have not reserved your
> rooms, and I can guarantee you that if you don't reserve the room by Monday
> close of business, you will either not be able to get a room or pay about
> $200 a night for it.  So, please make sure you get your reservations in.
>
> Thanks,
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colorado-Talk [mailto:colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Dan Burke via Colorado-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 12:26 PM
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Colorado-talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Bottom Dollars
> Documentary
>
> In reference to this film, one of the screenings is in Denver next Tuesday
> -
>
> film screening
>
> Atlantis Community
> 201 S Cherokee
> Denver, CO 80223
>
> October 18, 2016
> 5:00-7:00-PM
>
>
>
>
> In 2016, nearly 1,600 people in Colorado and 250,000 people in the USA are
> legally paid less than the minimum wage, on average, less than $2 an hour.
> “Bottom Dollars” is an hour long documentary that exposes the exploitation
> of people with disabilities through personal stories and expert interviews.
> It also presents clear employment alternatives with competitive wages and
> community inclusion.
>
>
> Light refreshments will be provided.
>
> Please share with your networks.
>
> RSVP at http://bit.ly/2d7N6e2
> --
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Danielsen, Chris via NFBNet-Members-List"
> <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:33:02 -0500
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Bottom Dollars Documentary
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
>
> Dear Fellow Federationists:
>
> We wanted to let you know about a new documentary film entitled "Bottom
> Dollars." This film, produced by an organization called Rooted in Rights
> that specializes in documentaries and social media campaigns related to
> disability issues, exposes the exploitation of workers with disabilities
> through the payment of subminimum wages and calls for a phase-out of this
> discriminatory practice. Not only is this film's message in line with the
> goals of the National Federation of the Blind, but the film's director and
> producer, Jordan Melograna, contacted the National Federation of the Blind
> during its production, and President Riccobono is prominently featured in
> the film. The great success of the film's premiere in Washington, DC just a
> couple of days ago has sparked a great deal of interest and momentum, and
> free screenings of the film are already scheduled throughout the country.
> The movie is just under an hour long and includes captioning and audio
> description.
>
> We encourage you to find out if there is a screening in your area, engage
> with the hosts of the screening, and encourage members and supporters to
> attend. Chapters and affiliates can also host screenings themselves at
> libraries, schools, community centers, and the like. There will be no charge
> from the film's producers for your chapter or affiliate to screen the film;
> you'll just need to find a venue and set a date. To find out more and/or
> sign up to host a screening, simply visit
> <http://www.bottomdollarsmovie.com>www.bottomdollarsmovie.com.
>
> Participating in or hosting a screening of this film is a great way to
> continue to build the growing momentum around our campaign to eliminate the
> discriminatory practice of paying less than the minimum wage to the blind
> and other workers with disabilities. We'd love to know if you schedule a
> screening, so please be sure to share your event with us by emailing
> <mailto:communicationsteam at nfb.org>communicationsteam at nfb.org or sharing via
> social media.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
>
>
>
>
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Dan Burke
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