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Screening of Red Square on a Black Board

Screening of Red Square on a Black Board

All are invited to a free screening of RED SQUARE ON A BLACKBOARD 

This inspirational film takes us to the heart of the 2012 Quebec student strike to oppose tuition hikes, one of the most important popular mobilizations in Canada’s history. Followed by a discussion about the impact of austerity on youth around the world, with:  Roxanne Dubois, Community organizer for UNIFOR, formerly with Canadian Federation of Students and Christian Pépin, Student activist in the 2012 strike, now a doctoral candidate in Political Science at York U. 

Friday, May 22 - 7:00pm  at the East York Civic Center  

850 Coxwell Ave  (intersection with Mortimer Avenue)  TO Maps
TTC - Bloor/Danforth Subway Line to Coxwell, then #70 bus north.
or Bloor/Danforth Subway Line to Main St., then #62 Mortimer bus east or #64 Main St. bus north.
Parking is free. 


Organized by: CINEMA POLITICA DANFORTH
Sponsored by: TORONTO DANFORTH NDP RIDING ASSOCIATION
Co-sponsors include: CUPE ONTARIO      

Screening is FREE but donations will be gratefully accepted.

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