"Dicentra Collective presents a rarely shown and controversial
documentary "Titicut Follies" by filmmaker Frederick Wiseman as part
of our creating radical communities of care events series. Prefaced
with an introduction to the film and followed by a facilitated
discussion, we will explore issues such as physical and mental health,
confinement, and care.

Thursday, January 29th 2009
6pm at the Red & Black Cafe
400 SE 12th Avenue at Oak
www.redandblackcafe.com

"Titicut Follies" (1967, 84 Minutes, Black & White) is a documentary
film about the treatment of inmates and patients at Bridgewater State
Hospital for the "criminally insane", a Massachusetts Correctional
Institution. The film was banned until 1992, being one of the only in
U.S. history to be so for reasons other then pornography. Event
participants should note that the film is quite disturbing and at
times difficult to watch, as the patients are treated in a horrendous
fashion. Dicentra feels that the film provides valuable insight into
how those experiencing different realities and mental states are
treated in our society.

$1-5 suggested donation for the cause and no one turned away for lack
of funds, and of course amazing vegan food and drink via the café!"