SURJ Cincinnati - Cincinnati Goddamn Screening

6120 Ridge Avenue,Cincinnati OH 45213

09 December, 2021

Description

The events of 2001 changed Cincinnati policing. Learn what happened, what has changed, and what still needs to improve. Join us on December 9th to watch and discuss the 2015 documentary Cincinnati Goddamn! This film discusses the killings of 15 black men from 1995-2001 and the activism that led to Cincinnati’s Collaborative Agreement with the police, a formal system of community monitoring of police misconduct. Learn about two deaths in particular that sparked the movement and the tireless work of lawyers and activists to make lasting change. After the film, we will spend time discussing the material as well as current activism and demands surrounding policing in Cincinnati. To learn more about the documentary, visit the website at cincinnatigoddamn.com/about The screening will be at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Pleasant Ridge. Doors will open at 6:30, and the film and conversation will run from 7:00-9:00. In light of the continuing COVID pandemic, we will be following our host's mask policy: all attendees are expected to wear masks when moving around in the common area regardless of vaccination status, and vaccinated attendees may remove masks when seated with social distancing. Tickets are free, but be sure to reserve one for every attendee! Attendance will be limited to allow for proper social distancing. This event is hosted by SURJ Cincinnati. Learn more about SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) and our local chapter at our website.