The Internet is Serious Business
Date & Time:
01/27/2009 - 19:30
Kicker:
FILM & DISCUSSION
Co-sponsor:
Co-sponsor: People's Production House
Description:
The Internet has become an essential tool for political activism, education, employment and more, but half the city lacks a cable or DSL connection. Those of us who are online don't really understand what happens to our message when we hit send. We are at the whim of Verizon, Time Warner, and Cablevision. Meanwhile, the Obama administration is preparing to give billions of dollars to these companies. In "The
Internet is Serious Business," a video by People's Production House, CUP, and students from City-As-School, you follow an alien from outer space learning how the Internet works in New York City. Afterwards, we'll talk about what we'd like to see from our local and federal governments to improve the Internet so it works for everyone.
Bios:
People's Production House is a comprehensive media justice organization serving New York City, Washington DC, and the Gulf Coast. Our work combines media creation, media education and media activism, building a new generation of journalists that can both create and demand a media that works in their interest. Through our unique mix of community organizing, education on media policy, and intensive journalism training, PPH is transforming the face of the press corps and the media landscape.
More information: www.digitalexpansion.net
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