Join us for a FREE community screening of IT'S BASIC at the Sudbury Indie Cinema on Thursday November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm. The screening will be followed by a discussion period to further explore the topics of basic income and how our community can take action to help build a more just and equitable society.
Hosted by the Sudbury Food (in)Security Committee, the film is being screened during Ontario’s Living Wage week and aims to spark conversation about bringing an end to poverty and inequality.
IT’S BASIC is a must-see for anyone who cares about poverty, inequality, and the future of work. The film is an eye-opening look at the power of cash to transform lives and communities. It is a powerful call to action for policymakers to invest in guaranteed income to build a more just and equitable society.
Film details:
IT'S BASIC (2023, US, 1h 16m, English) Takes a look at US Basic Income pilot programs that test the effects of giving people an extra $500 to $1,000 monthly, with no strings attached. By highlighting the real-life challenges of trying to get by, the participants are at the heart of the film.
About the event organizers:
The Sudbury Food (in)Security Committee is an ad hoc group comprised of members from non-profit organizations, grassroots initiatives, and individual advocates, all working to end poverty in our region. The committee’s goal is to deepen understanding of how food insecurity affects people in Sudbury and explore opportunities for collaboration among organizations and institutions to create meaningful, lasting change for those experiencing poverty.
