Free Documentary Screening of Chicago 10 October 4, 2008

Join us on Saturday, October 4 for the FIRST free screening of the 2008/2009 season of Community Cinema Seattle at our new venue, the beautiful new SIFF Cinema at Seattle Center. You can reserve seats for groups of up to 10 by calling 1-800-930-6060 press 3 or sending an email to chicago10@communitycinema.org

Written and directed by Brett Morgen (THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE), CHICAGO 10 presents contemporary history with a forced perspective, mixing bold and original animation with extraordinary archival footage that explores the build-up to and unraveling of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial. Set to the music of revolution, then and now, CHICAGO 10 is a parable of hope, courage and ultimate victory, the story of young Americans speaking out and taking a stand in the face of an oppressive and armed government.

At the 1968 Democratic Convention, protestors, denied permits for demonstrations, repeatedly clashed with the Chicago Police Department, who waged a week-long terror campaign that resulted in riots witnessed live by a television audience of over 50 million. The events had a polarizing effect on the country.

Our Seattle event will include local protesters and representatives from the City and Police to discuss ways that Seattle citizens can peacefully express their Constitutional rights to protest.

Eschewing talking-head interviews and omniscient narration, CHICAGO 10 allows the viewer to experience the drama and tragedy of Chicago in a unique and dynamic style. The film moves back and forth from the streets of Chicago to the courtroom at an exciting and accelerating pace that brings the past into the present. Ultimately, CHICAGO 10 is more than a historical drama; it is a new style of documentary with a visceral and emotional core.

SIFF Cinema is located in the Nelsholm Family Lecture Hall on the lower level of Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. The main entrance is directly below the skybridge from the Mercer garage at the Corner of 3rd Avenue North and Mercer Street. In addition to the Mercer garage, parking is available on the street (metered and zoned) or in adjacent pay parking lots and garages.

Bus: Several bus routes stop within walking distance of SIFF Cinema and Seattle Center. From downtown Seattle, take routes 2, 3, or 4 to Seattle Center. From Capitol Hill, take route 8 down Denny. Visit the Metro Transit Trip Planner to find other routes to McCaw Hall.

Monorail: For transit information from downtown on the Seattle Center Monorail, visit www.seattlemonorail.com.

You can reserve seats for groups of up to 10 by calling 1-800-930-6060 press 3 or sending an email to chicago10@communitycinema.org for groups larger than 10, please email patrick UNDERSCORE baroch AT itvs DOT org to reserve a section for your group.

Official Website: http://communitycinema.org/