This will encourage people to speak about their own values and beliefs regarding self-determination at the end of their own life. Allow people to discuss back and forth. If there is a death with dignity bill pending in your legislature at the time of your event and you or a member of your organizing committee are very well versed in it, you may want to speak about the bill, its elements who can use it, what are the safeguards, what is the process , and its current status.
If an opponent of death with dignity shows up at your event and attempts to hijack the discussion, we suggest the following tactics:. You may also find that other participants take care of the party crasher for you with their own comments or questions, though it is possible you may need to remind everyone to be respectful of all views. As soon as possible after your film screening, share photos captured during the event on social media.
If appropriate and if you have their contact information , send a thank you note to all those who attended your event. If you had any special guests or speakers, thank them as well. Finally, let us know how the event went by completing this short form. You may need more time for a larger event and less time for a smaller one. This example can help you develop your own event ideas.
The Disparity of Hope. Share This Share on facebook Share on twitter Share via email. There is an educational exception to needing permission for a public performance, but your film must be a legitimate copy e.
Before a Film Screening Event Venue Unless choosing a paid venue, hosting a film event is easy and generally costs little other than a few hours of time to prepare and hold the event. Date and Time Choose a date at least a month or two in the future to have time for reserving the location, sending invitations, and promoting your event. In many instances the availability of a venue will drive the event date. Develop a checklist to help you plan the event see below.
Watch the film in advance at your planned location to ensure all equipment functions properly, e. Have a backup plan for situations like cancellation of venue, equipment failure, power outage, weather event, and so forth. Consider obtaining a table for hand-outs or take-aways.
Your event venue may have a table available for use. An online venue can capture this information. Designate a capable friend to take photos at the event. For public screenings, consider tracking numbers with an electronic free-ticketing platform like Eventbrite. For private in-home screenings, consider using the Death over Dinner planning tool to add a unique twist to your event.
Consider these possibilities for promoting your event: Set up an online ticketing system, using tools like Eventbrite. Private screening: send invitations well in advance and ask for RSVPs or ticket reservations.
Follow up a few days prior to the event to confirm those attending. Public screening: design a flyer or other announcement with details about your event date, time, location, map, parking instructions, contact information, tickets and post in appropriate locations where your target audience congregates libraries, coffee shops, bulletin boards, various hangouts. Post event announcements on social media and ask collaborators to do so as well , online calendars, and use in a press release if planning one.
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Currency Make a tribute All Giving Options. Another source is the OnwardProject. Alongside each film are discussion guides and educational resources.
Prepare for your screening Print information about the detention quota so people attending can learn about the issue and share the handouts with their friends, family, neighbors, etc.
Talk about why aspects of the narrative had such an impact. BODY If you were friends with the storyteller, how might you talk with them about their situation? Write a press release about the film screening to send to newspapers, radio shows, blogs, and other media outlets.
The more people hear about your event, the more likely they are to come! Create a schedule for the event that includes a short, spoken introduction to the film and a participatory discussion after the film ends. Reach out to prominent community leaders or activists who may be willing to serve as the moderator for the discussion.
Draft a list of questions and concepts that you would like to be a part of the discussion after the film.
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