From countercorp-news at countercorp.org Thu Oct 22 21:54:13 2009 From: countercorp-news at countercorp.org (CounterCorp News and Events List) Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:54:13 -0700 Subject: [CounterCorp] FRIDAY, OCT. 30: Benefit screening of "The Yes Men Fix The World" Message-ID: <15F7E90C-1943-4ABF-8A20-BBC954A610ED@countercorp.org> Dear CounterCorp supporters, We're thrilled to announce that CounterCorp is co-presenting the San Francisco theatrical premiere of the new smash hit documentary, "The Yes Men Fix The World", on Friday, October 30 at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco. The Yes Men are anti-corporate activists Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, who address actual conferences of corporate and international financial institution executives -- and the media -- by secretly masquerading as spokespeople for real corporations and international institutions themselves. Because their audiences believe they speak for far-too-highly- respected corporations and organizations, their bizarre presentations, policy U-turns, and occasional confessions and apologies on behalf of their "employers" are received with unblinking credulity, as there is literally no idea too far-fetched (or inhumane) for their greed-driven listeners to reject as simply going too far in the pursuit of ever- higher profits ... ! Partial proceeds from both screenings, at 7:00pm and 9:00pm, benefit the 5th Annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival in May 2010. And besides a chance to see this great film, one half of the amazing Yes Men duo -- actor/co-director/co-producer/co-writer Andy Bichlbaum -- will conduct a Q & A after both shows that night. The film has received rave reviews from a wide cross-section of media -- not just the liberal/progressive wing. Here are just a few quotes: "Outrageously entertaining ....This movie is glorious testimony to the moral power of satire" -- New York Magazine "Great fun! It takes some nerve, not to mention diabolical intelligence ... to pull off the elaborate pranks devised by the Yes Men" -- New York Times "A hilarious movie .... Even if you don't agree with the Yes Men's political agenda, you'll get a big kick out of this movie" -- New York Post "It shines with raw wit and originality" -- Newsweek "Funnier and more useful than Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Br?no' " -- The Observer [UK] "This is the year's top documentary film" -- New Scientist "Comedic vigilante justice ? [a] media-savvy pie-to-the-face" -- USA Today "Exhilarating" -- Financial Times For more information about the film (including a trailer), visit www.theyesmenfixtheworld.com . To order tickets that benefit the 5th Annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival, visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87665. [NOTE: Tickets purchased at the theater box office do *not* benefit CounterCorp or the Film Festival, so please order online.] Don't miss this excellent and compelling film, as well as a chance to help CounterCorp raise money for next year's Film Festival. We look forward to seeing you -- along with your friends, family, and co- workers -- at the Roxie next Friday night! Thanks as always -- we couldn't do any of this without your support, John Wilner Director CounterCorp: Putting An End to Business as Usual www.countercorp.org Subscribe to CounterCorp's News and Events e-mail list at http://list.countercorp.org/mailman/listinfo/countercorp-news Get the latest CounterCorp event details on your computer/ iPod: webcal://icalx.com/public/CounterCorp/CounterCorp.ics Subscribe to CounterCorp's "Corporation Watch" e-mail list: For more information, visit http://www.corporationwatch.org Donate to CounterCorp by selecting us on the drop-down menu at https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=695 From countercorp-news at countercorp.org Fri Oct 30 01:29:35 2009 From: countercorp-news at countercorp.org (CounterCorp News and Events List) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:29:35 -0700 Subject: [CounterCorp] REMINDER: "The Yes Men Fix The World" this Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 & 9 Message-ID: Dear CounterCorp supporters, This is just a reminder that we is co-presenting the San Francisco theatrical premiere of the critically-acclaimed new documentary "The Yes Men Fix The World" tomorrow (Friday), October 30 at the Roxie Theater on 16th Street (between Valencia and Guerrero) in the Mission. The film has played to enthusiastic audiences at the Sundance and South by Southwest Film Festivals (among others), and opened to big crowds and strong reviews -- including from the mainstream and business press -- in New York, Washington, and Boston. It opens in Chicago, L.A., and Portland, Ore., in the coming weeks. It is the second feature from anti-corporate activists Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, who pose as executives of large corporations and international financial institutions in elaborate publicity stunts intended to draw attention to the dangers and absurdities of the global economic system. In the process, the Yes Men reveal the insanity of a corporate-driven economy in which no idea is considered beyond the pale, as long as it's pitched as a way to make ever-higher profits. The film ends on a hopeful and upbeat note, however, and the Yes Men have warned theater managers only half-jokingly to make sure that the seats are bolted to the floor, because audiences have been leaving the screenings feeling angry, energized, and empowered to take action. And as an added bonus, one half of the deceptive duo -- co-writer/co- director/co-producer Andy Bichlbaum -- will be in attendance on opening night to speak about making the film, their most recent stunt against the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (and the resultant lawsuit), and answer audience questions. To purchase tickets to one of the opening night screenings at 7:00pm and 9:00pm that benefit the 5th Annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival coming up in May, go to . We expect both shows to sell out, and recommend getting your tickets in advance to guarantee a seat. For more information -- including a trailer for the film -- visit www.theyesmenfixtheworld.com , or contact us at events at countercorp.org. Don't miss this excellent and compelling film, as well as a chance to help us raise money for the next CounterCorp Film Festival. We look forward to seeing you, your friends, family, and co-workers at the Roxie Theater on Friday night! John Wilner Director CounterCorp: Putting An End to Business as Usual 5th Annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival, May 2010 www.countercorp.org See the latest event details on your computer, phone, or iPod calendar by subscribing to CounterCorp's e-calendar For an inside look at corporate power, influence, culture, and crime, subscribe to our Corporation Watch e-mail list Donate to CounterCorp by selecting us on the drop-down menu at https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=695 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From countercorp-news at countercorp.org Fri Oct 30 01:39:52 2009 From: countercorp-news at countercorp.org (CounterCorp News and Events List) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:39:52 -0700 Subject: [CounterCorp] REMINDER: "The Yes Men Fix The World" on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 & 9:00pm Message-ID: <2DBF2638-E75D-4983-BB9E-E588B16A0E82@countercorp.org> Dear friends, This is just a reminder that CounterCorp, organizers of the annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival, are co-presenting the San Francisco theatrical premiere of the critically-acclaimed new documentary "The Yes Men Fix The World" on Friday (tomorrow), October 30, at the Roxie Theater on 16th Street (between Valencia and Guerrero) in the Mission. The film has played to enthusiastic audiences at the Sundance and South by Southwest Film Festivals (among others), and opened to big crowds and strong reviews -- including from the mainstream and business press -- in New York, Washington, and Boston. It opens in Chicago, L.A., and Portland, Ore., in the coming weeks. It is the second feature from anti-corporate activists Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, who pose as executives of large corporations and international financial institutions to engage in elaborate publicity stunts intended to draw attention to the dangers and absurdities of the global economic system. In the process, the Yes Men reveal the insanity of a corporate-driven economy in which no idea is considered beyond the pale, as long as it's pitched as a way to make ever-higher profits. The film ends on a hopeful and upbeat note, however, and the Yes Men have warned theater managers only half-jokingly to make sure that the seats are bolted to the floor, because audiences have been leaving the screenings feeling angry, energized, and empowered to take action. And as an added bonus, one half of the deceptive duo -- co-writer/co- director/co-producer Andy Bichlbaum -- will be in attendance on opening night to speak about making the film, their most recent stunt against the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (and the resultant lawsuit), and answer audience questions. To purchase tickets to one of the opening night screenings at 7:00pm and 9:00pm that benefit the 5th Annual Anti-Corporate Film Festival coming up in May, go to . We expect both shows to sell out, and recommend getting your tickets in advance to guarantee a seat. For more information -- including a trailer for the film -- visit www.theyesmenfixtheworld.com , or contact us at events at countercorp.org. Don't miss this excellent and compelling film, as well as a chance to help us raise money for the next CounterCorp Film Festival. We look forward to seeing you, your friends, family, and co-workers at the Roxie Theater on Friday night! 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