“Koch Brothers Exposed” Film – Join us at Floribbean – Downtown Sarasota on Wednesday, June 27th
Join fellow Democrats at the new Floribbean Restaurant on Wednesday evening, June 27th, at 6 p.m. to hear from local candidates and watch the not-to-be-missed film, “The Koch Brothers Exposed”. See the 1% at their very worst! This groundbreaking documentary shows how two of the world’s richest men, Charles and David Koch, are polluting the environment and bankrolling a vast network of organizations dedicated to serving the interests of large corporations.
If you’ve already seen the movie, see it again! Your attendance will support Democratic owned Floribbean and the Democratic Club of Sarasota’s community outreach events in this all important election year. The movie will be shown on a big screen, as well on televisions located throughout the restaurant.
COST: $10 per person (pay at the door – cash or check made payable to the DCS)
LOCATION: Floribbean Restaurant, 1400 Main Street, Sarasota, FL at the Main Street Round-About (the old Patrick’s)
RESERVATIONS: RSVP to rsvp@sarasotadems.com with your name and the names of your guests or leave a message at 941-404-4678. All RSVP’s will be entered into a drawing for a Proud Sarasota Democrat Tote Bag filled with goodies valued at $50+.
TIME: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.)
FOOD: Food and beverages will be available for purchase. FREE POPCORN!
From the Huffington Post:
“Over the past two years, Charles and David Koch have commanded a great deal of attention and been held up as an example of how corporate forces have corrupted the democratic process in America. Now a provocative new film, “Koch Brothers Exposed,” seeks to uncover how the Koch brothers have manipulated the political narrative for personal and ideological gain, particularly in the post-Citizens United era.
The film, directed by Robert Greenwald, who notably uncovered unethical labor practices at Wal-Mart in his documentary “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Wages,” premiered in New York City on March 29.
In an interview with The Huffington Post, Greenwald said that the Kochs’ money and power have had an “unparalleled” impact.
“The Kochs are using their money, their power and the inequalities of our system for personal gain,” he said, “and the size and scale that they’re doing it at is fairly impressive.”
In an interview with The Huffington Post, Greenwald said that the Kochs’ money and power have had an “unparalleled” impact.
“The Kochs are using their money, their power and the inequalities of our system for personal gain,” he said, “and the size and scale that they’re doing it at is fairly impressive.”
The political media company Greenwald founded, Brave New Films, conducted financial research and interviewed people around the country, asking them questions about how the Kochs have impacted their lives. Notable subjects include Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), environmental advocate Van Jones and Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel.
The filmmakers’ requests to interview the Koch brothers themselves were denied. “They hide,” said Greenwald, “and [they’re] not just hiding from us.””