The Fund for Democratic Communities invites you, your family and community to a screening of the film, “Fixing the Future.”

In “Fixing the Future” host David Brancaccio, of public radio’s Marketplace and NOW on PBS, visits people and groups across the US that are reinventing the economy in their local communities through sustainable and innovative approaches to create jobs and build prosperity.“Fixing the Future” highlights effective, local practices such as: local business alliances, community banking, time banking/hour exchange, worker cooperatives and local currencies, inspiring hope and renewal in a people overwhelmed by economic collapse.

After the film, we’ll hear from a locally-based panel of speakers about the exciting ways folks arealready working to building a new economy right here in Greensboro and nearby.

The screening will take place on Wednesday, November 14th at the Carousel Theater at 1305 Battleground Avenue.

The evening’s schedule is:

• 6:00pm: Mingling, Networking & Refreshments
• 6:30pm: Film Screening
• 7:30pm: Panel Discussion, Q & A & Raffle

So join us for a fun and informative evening with a purpose – Fixing the Future!

Prices are:

• General Admission: $9.50
• Student/Senior: $6.75
• Limited Discount: $2.00 (email us for more information)

Tickets may be purchased online in advance at the Carousel Battleground Theater website.

Visit the film’s website for more information. Click here to view the official trailer.

This event is hosted by The Fund for Democratic Communities and co-sponsored by: Bank of Oak Ridge, Bountiful Backyards, Company Shops Market, Deep Roots Market, Equal Exchange,Face To Face, Glenwood Coffee & Books, Greenleaf Coffee Co-op, Greensboro Participatory Budgeting Project, Goat Lady Dairy, Piedmont Together, Slow Money Greensboro, Triad Local First and T.S. Designs.