Rising Tide Sydney is organising a screening of the inspiring documentary 'The Bentley Effect' at the convenient location of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre.
What to expect:
💜A welcoming atmosphere to meet people and some ice-breakers.
✊A doco to get us inspired and talking about the power of community, peaceful protest and direct action.
💬Guided discussion on what we can learn from the successful past movements.
🍪Snacks!
🍹Drinks at the pub after if you want to continue the discussion.
FILM SYNOPSIS
When the coal seam gas industry staked a claim on the Northern Rivers shire of Australia, alarm bells rang out. A critical mass of people from all walks of life – farmers, landowners, mums, dads, activists, scientists – organised themselves to rally against the unconventional gas invasion. Despite the enormous public opposition, the gas industry and the State Government were determined to see their gas plan through. A series of dramatic blockades ensued, before the final battle lines were drawn in the peaceful farming valley of Bentley. Thousands of people flocked to the site to stare down the threat of 850 riot police, ordered in to break up the protest. What happened next set an historic precedent.
When the coal seam gas industry staked a claim on the Northern Rivers shire of Australia, alarm bells rang out. A critical mass of people from all walks of life – farmers, landowners, mums, dads, activists, scientists – organised themselves to rally against the unconventional gas invasion. Despite the enormous public opposition, the gas industry and the State Government were determined to see their gas plan through. A series of dramatic blockades ensued, before the final battle lines were drawn in the peaceful farming valley of Bentley. Thousands of people flocked to the site to stare down the threat of 850 riot police, ordered in to break up the protest. What happened next set an historic precedent.
Filmed over five years, The Bentley Effect documents the highs and lows of the battle to keep a unique part of Australia gasfield-free.
Entry: Donation (Suggested $5 to help us cover costs, if affordable for you)
Location: We'll be at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, a short walk from St Peter's station and King St.
Arrive: 14:00 for a 14:15 start!
Register to let us know you'll be there!