We’re pleased to invite you to come see our latest short documentary Brooklyn Boondoggle as part of the Brooklyn Nonfiction night of shorts on September 12th, hosted by our friends at Rooftop Films.

Atlantic Yards, the largest single-source development in the history of New York City, is about to break ground, and the future of downtown Brooklyn hangs in the balance. During a time of economic uncertainty in an already changing neighborhood, a diverse chorus of local voices has emerged to respond. BROOKLYN BOONDOGGLE travels from stoops to street corners to meet those affected most deeply, as they are forced to confront the realities of modern urban development. Tackling the controversial issues of eminent domain, gentrification and government corruption, BROOKLYN BOONDOGGLE questions the trend of top-down urban planning and asks — what if we were allowed to decide the future of our own neighborhoods?

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Date: September 12th, 2009

Venue:On the roof of the Old American Can Factory
Address: 232 3rd St. @ 3rd Ave. (Gowanus/ Park Slope, Brooklyn)
Directions: F/G to Carroll St. or M/R to Union Ave.
Rain: In the event of rain the show will be held indoors at the same location
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Sound Fix presents live music
9:00PM: Films
11:00PM–12:30AM: Reception in courtyard including free sangria courtesy of Carlo Rossi sangria
Tickets: $9-$25 at the door or online

Click Here for Tickets & Additional Info

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