MMMM! Monday 4 Sept, Movie (Coconut Revolution), Meal & Mingling

United Diversity Bridport and Sustainable Bridport present: MMMM! Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling

Inspiring documentaries, short films by local filmmakers, organic veg curries, hot and cold drinks.

An exciting new fortnightly event for Bridport in the lovely White Room at the Chapel in the Garden (entry via Rax Lane)

Shorts from around 6:30pm and then the main feature from around 7:00pm:

Coconut Revolution (50 minutes) - 2001

The Coconut Revolution is a 2001 multi-award winning documentary film about the struggle of the indigenous peoples of Bougainville Island during the Bougainville Civil War. The movement is described as the "world's first successful eco-revolution" and has drawn parallels with the conflict depicted in the 2009 film, Avatar.

This is the modern-day story of a native peoples' remarkable victory over Western Colonial power. A Pacific island rose up in arms against giant mining corporation Rio Tinto Zinc (RTZ) - and won despite a military occupation and blockade. 

When RTZ decided to step up production at the Panguna Mine on the island of Bougainville, they got more than they bargained for. The island's people had enough of seeing their environment ruined and being treated as pawns by RTZ.

An incredible and inspiring real-life David and Goliath type story.

Delicious organic vegetarian curries from Vegie Vortex (who also do the curries at Beach and Barnicott), plus hot and cold drinks.

Please note: our room hire costs £42/ week so if you're able to able to contribute more than the default ticket amount then please do so. Many thanks in advance. Together We Have Everything.