FILM SCREENING: Union

WHO & WHAT: Blacks Rule Magazine and All Power Books present a special screening of the 2024 winner of Sundance’s U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for the Art of Change, Union, a documentary chronicling the extraordinary efforts of an unlikely group of warehouse workers as they launch a grassroots union campaign at an Amazon fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York. Led by the charismatic but underestimated Chris Smalls, the diverse band of workers start the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and embark on a journey against one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. The odds are stacked against them, as the group finds itself up against a tech industry giant with unlimited resources, without major support from national unions or politicians, and while navigating internal divisions within their own ranks. Filmmakers Brett Story and Stephen Maing document the struggle from day one, offering a gripping human drama about the fight for power and dignity in today’s globalized economic landscape.

This event is a free/pay-what-you-can event with 100% of net proceeds from ticket sales donated to our host, All Power Books. They are completely volunteer-run, people-powered, and not-for-profit. Donations help keep the space open.

Masks are required and will be provided.

Coffee, matcha, and other specialty drinks from Bean Bar, a Black-owned coffee brand, will be available for purchase.

WHEN: Friday, February 28th @ 7pm (doors); film starts promptly at 7:30 pm (run time: 1 hr and 42 min)

WHERE: In-Person at All Power Books Rep Club (4749 W Adams Blvd, LA CA 90016)

HOW: Ticket required for entry. We offer free and pay-what-you-can tickets to make this as accessible as possible, please pay what you can.

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