[Wamvan] Fwd: [SJC-UBC] Cinema Politica: Marx Reloaded

[Tami Starlight]

FYI

Tami

*Cinema Politica UBC - Screening of Marx Reloaded*

Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm in the Norm Theater (SUB).



*Is it really easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of
capitalism?*

*Marx Reloaded* (2011) is a cultural documentary that examines the
relevance of Karl Marx's ideas for understanding the global economic and
financial crisis of 2008-09. The crisis triggered the deepest global
recession in 70 years, and even today the full implications of the crisis
around the world still remain unclear. Should we accept the crisis as an
unfortunate side-effect of the free market? Or is there another explanation
as to why it happened and its likely effects on our society, our economy
and our whole way of life?

Today a new generation of philosophers, artists and political activists are
returning to Marx's ideas in order to try to make sense of the crisis and
to consider whether a world without or beyond capitalism is possible. Is
the severity of the ongoing recession a sign that the capitalist system's
days are numbered?

Written and directed by Jason Barker – himself an experienced writer,
lecturer, translator and doctor of philosophy – *Marx Reloaded* comprises
interviews with leading thinkers on Marxism, as well as its critics.
Interviews include Norbert Bolz, Micha Brumlik, John Gray, Michael Hardt,
Antonio Negri, Nina Power, Jacques Rancière, Peter Sloterdijk, Alberto
Toscano, and Slavoj Zizek.



*Trailer:* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybvsZ7YjBL0



*Cinema Politica UBC* is a series showcasing documentaries that critically
engage in urgent social justice, environmental, economic and gender issues.
We believe film is a powerful tool for social change, and are committed to
presenting alternative points of view, supporting independent and local
filmmakers, and creating a space for discussion and engagement.

The films show every second Tuesday at 7pm in the Norm Theatre of the UBC
Student Union Building. All screenings are by donation and open to the
public – students as well as members of the community.

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