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Blood on the Tracks: An evening with peace activist and Vietnam veteran S. Brian Willson
Nov 7 2011 - 6:00pm
Nov 7 2011 - 10:00pm
Location
Steelworkers Hall
25 Cecil Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1M1Canada
43° 39' 23.1192" N, 79° 23' 45.96" W
See map: Google Maps
S. Brian Willson is a Vietnam veteran and peace activist. In September 1987, Willson lost both his legs when he was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action. He recently published a memoir, Blood on the Tracks.
Join us for an evening of food and conversation with S. Brian Willson, and get an update on the most recent developments in the campaign to win asylum in Canada for Iraq War resisters.
Contact name:
Michelle Robidoux
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Velcrow Ripper's 'Love versus the G20'
The untold story of the Toronto G8 / G20 Summit. Behind the smoke screen of burning police cars and smashed windows, lies the stuff of a great love story, a story of people coming together in the name of peace, justice and compassion.
Featuring clips from a week of activities counter to the gathering of world leaders, including a People's Summit, an indigenous march, a toxic tour of toronto, a queer "kiss-in," prayer vigils, humour and more. With appearances by Maude Barlow, Kimia Ghomeshi, Judy Rebick, John Greyson, Mary Walsh, Jasmine Thomas and more. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Velcrow Ripper. Part of the feature documentary "Evolve Love: Love in a Time of Climate Crisis," in progress.
