Can't Stop The Serenity 2010 June 24, 2010

Presenting the 2010 Can't Stop The Serenity screening of Joss Whedon's film "Serenity" to benefit Equality Now.

Why Equality Now?

In 1992, Jessica Neuwirth founded Equality Now along with Navanethem Pillay and Feryal Gharahi, to address the gender disparity in the human rights movement, which had grown to dismiss violations as “cultural” or “private”. Issues such as domestic violence, rape, female genital mutilation, trafficking, and reproductive rights were not part of the agendas of established human rights organizations.

Neuwirth was a student of Lee Stearns, who founded the first Amnesty International chapter run exclusively by high school students. Stearns is Joss Whedon’s mother.

Whedon has been outspoken in his support of the organization and gender equality initiatives. You can hear his remarks on why equality is paramount in this YouTube clip, where he accepts a special recognition award from Equality Now.

In picking Equality Now as the organization receiving the proceeds of the global screenings, the organizers of Can’t Stop The Serenity voice their support of the work done around the world by EN.

Join us as we watch Serenity on the Big Screen One More Big Damn Time!

Where: Fleur Cinema & Cafe
When: June 24th, 7PM (Thursday)
Cost: $10

There will be T-shirts and other goodies to purchase, so please bring cash or checks... no credit cards can be accepted. (including debit cards)