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Tue Nov-29-05 09:18 PM
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WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price (Movie Showing) |
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WAL-MART: THE HIGH COST OF LOW PRICE (Film Showing Sponsored by NION-UH) Wednesday, November 30 6:00 PM St. John auditorium WAL-MART: THE HIGH COST OF LOW PRICE is a feature length documentary that uncovers a retail giant's assault on families and American values. The film dives into the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities struggling to fight a goliath. A working mother is forced to turn to public assistance to provide healthcare for her two small children. A Missouri family loses its business after Wal-Mart is given over $2 million to open its doors down the road. A mayor struggles to equip his first responders a fter Wal-Mart pulls out and relocates just outside the city limits. A community in California unites, takes on the giant, and wins! Producer/Director Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films take you on an extraordinary journey that will change the way you think, feel -- and shop.
Running time: 98 Minutes Admission: Free!!
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