First Film Screening

SSD’s first film screening last night went very well, and the discussion period, generally speaking, could not have gone better. Around twenty or so people turned out for the film, and most everyone stuck around afterwards to drink coffee and participate in the discussion. While a considerable section of those in attendance were there for extra credit, the fact that many people stayed afterwards, I would think, indicates an interest that moved beyond bonus points.
The discussion covered the issue of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the roots of terrorism, and the role of the US in the Middle East. A lot of really interesting points were raised and I think that there’s a potential that we were able to get some serious contacts.
One of the most important things that we need to be able to do in organizing events like this is presenting people with a concrete, practical way to put what they learned into action. As several of us discussed last night, once we get a permanent meeting place set up and our film screenings finalized that sort of practical suggestion will be a bit more readily accessible.
-RP