Winnipeg Film Group’s CINEMATHEQUE , 100 Arthur Street (Arthur and Bannatyne in the Artspace Building)

Tickets: www.winnipegcinematheque.com | Box Officeline 925-3457

PHIL OCHS: THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE ByKenneth Bowser (2011) (98 MIN)

In conjunction with Mayworks, The WFG Cinematheque presents “Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune” – a superbly researched new documentary about Phil Ochs, a forgotten folk singing legend from the United States and a friendly rival of Bob Dylan. Wielding only a
battered guitar, a clear voice and some razor sharp songs, he tirelessly fought the “good fight” for peace and justice throughout his short life.

Standing up for worker’s rights and resisting the war he wrote political songs like “Draft Dodger’s Rag” and “I Ain’t Marching Anymore and traveled afar including a visit to Chile during the time of president Salvador Allende to meet Chilean singer Victor Jara. Featuring rare archival concert footage and interviews with Billy Bragg, Pete Seeger, Tom Hayden, Christopher Hitchens and Joan Baez the film is also an exciting illumination of the political movement of the US in the 1960’s.

His life ended tragically when he committed suicide in 1976 at the age of 35.

“A poignant portrait of an uncompromising artist. Ochs’ songs spoke forcefully and directly to racial injustice, political oppression and the horror of war, to the struggles of striking miners and beleaguered unions.” – HollywoodReporter“

“An ESSENTIAL PORTRAIT of an artist who ought to be far better known. Filmmaker Kenneth Bowser does an admirable job of
conveying why Ochs’ music continues to mean so much to his
fans. A MUST-SEE.” -Simon Vozick-Levinson, Entertainment Weekly

This screening of Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune is generously
sponsored by MayWorks.

May 20 thru May 22
Also Playing: Wednesday, May 25 – 7:00 PM

Winnipeg Film Group’s CINEMATHEQUE , 100 Arthur Street (Arthur and Bannatyne in the Artspace Building)

Tickets: www.winnipegcinematheque.com | Box Officeline 925-3457

PHIL OCHS: THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE ByKenneth Bowser (2011) (98 MIN)

In conjunction with Mayworks, The WFG Cinematheque presents “Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune” – a superbly researched new documentary about Phil Ochs, a forgotten folk singing legend from the United States and a friendly rival of Bob Dylan. Wielding only a
battered guitar, a clear voice and some razor sharp songs, he tirelessly fought the “good fight” for peace and justice throughout his short life.

Standing up for worker’s rights and resisting the war he wrote political songs like “Draft Dodger’s Rag” and “I Ain’t Marching Anymore and traveled afar including a visit to Chile during the time of president Salvador Allende to meet Chilean singer Victor Jara. Featuring rare archival concert footage and interviews with Billy Bragg, Pete Seeger, Tom Hayden, Christopher Hitchens and Joan Baez the film is also an exciting illumination of the political movement of the US in the 1960’s.

His life ended tragically when he committed suicide in 1976 at the age of 35.

“A poignant portrait of an uncompromising artist. Ochs’ songs spoke forcefully and directly to racial injustice, political oppression and the horror of war, to the struggles of striking miners and beleaguered unions.” – HollywoodReporter“

“An ESSENTIAL PORTRAIT of an artist who ought to be far better known. Filmmaker Kenneth Bowser does an admirable job of
conveying why Ochs’ music continues to mean so much to his
fans. A MUST-SEE.” -Simon Vozick-Levinson, Entertainment Weekly

This screening of Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune is generously
sponsored by MayWorks.

Carol Shields Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Millennium Library

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives with the support of the Joseph Zuken Memorial Association present:

Together We Have CLOUT

A CCPA-MB film by Carole O’Brien about the uncommon working methods of an inner-city coalition. CLOUT is a unique coalition of nine community-based organizations who tell a different story of Winnipeg’s north end and inner city. The 15 minute film will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from CLOUT, CCPA and the labour movement.

25 Years Later – Remembering Joe
A presentation to celebrate of the legacy of Joe Zuken

For more information please contact Jill at CCPA. 927-3200 ccpamb@policyalternatives.ca

Aqua Books, 274 Garry Street
Free Admission

In honour of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day the United Jewish People’s Order (UJPO) will be holding a meeting on “Jewish Radicalism: The Role of Women in the Struggle”. UJPO President, Roz Usiskin, will examine the lives and work of two important Winnipeg activists, Freda Coodin and Kitty Harris and their role in the labour struggles of the 1920’s and 30’s.

For further information call Dora at 338-3448

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard & McGregor
Tickets: $10

The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians celebrates the arrival of spring in dance and song with AUU C School of Folk Dance, Yunist
Dance Ensemble, the new adult dance group and the Festival Choir under the direction of Vasilina Streltsov with music by the Mandolin Orchestra.
For more information contact: Ukrainian Labour Temple at 582-9269