October Abundance League SF, Screening & Discussion of Re:Invention

The media constantly reports how the economy is hurting people, which can be disempowering. To offer a counterpoint and make space for healing, we need to tell new stories that shift the conversation to new possibilities. What if we saw the crisis as the crucible where deep alchemy happens? How would we evolve as a society if we faced the economic meltdown with courage to see the wisdom that is waiting on the other side?

Our guest facilitator for this month is dedicated to exploring these questions. Catherine Goerz is a filmmaker whose creative mission is to catalyze social change by documenting stories of people who have experienced crisis and transformation in this economy. Catherine’s journey into film making began when she lost her job 2008. Inspired by the idea that her layoff was an opportunity for positive transformation, she decided to document how other people were responding to the loss of homes, investments and work. After traveling cross-country for 4 weeks in a RV, attending the inauguration, and shooting interviews, she created a documentary short called “RE: Invention.”

The short won two awards at the Scary Cow Film Festival. With a small budget she and her film crew recently completed a new and longer version of “RE: Invention.” Highlights include a man who lost his life savings to Bernie Madoff, a woman facing home foreclosure after being laid off from her job of 30 years, and a corporate drone turned activist who got canned from her mind-numbing office job only to discover her mission in life. The film also captures the insight of directors of food banks and employment services who reveal the massive increase in “regular” people who are reaching out for help as they navigate unemployment and depleted income.

On October 15 Catherine will screen the new documentary and lead a discussion to share strategies for personal and social transformation. Together we will discover what’s possible and what really matters when we face crisis together.

This screening is sponsored by Shareable Magazine.

MEETING
When: October 15th, 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Citizen Space , 425 Second St., #100, San Francisco

AGENDA
6:30 – 7:00 Arrive – mingle, nosh
7:00 – 7:30 Member announcements lightening round: share your passions, needs & gifts quickly
7:30 – 8:00 Break – exchange support, mingle, nosh
8:00 – 9:15 Presentation & discussion
9:15 – 9:30 Clean up, take the discussion to the 21st Amendment

BRING
-Desire to help others
-Healthy food and drink for the potluck
-Your real self, friends