The Bentley Effect - Transition Town Vincent Movie Night - Has Ended

Come and join us at the Paddo where we will be watching "The Bentley Effect".

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 a 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. This timely story of a community’s heroic stand shows how strategic direct action and peaceful protest can not only overcome industrial might and political short-sightedness ... but it can also be a lot of fun.

It celebrates the non-violent ‘Eureka Stockade’ of our time and chronicles one of the fastest growing social movements we have ever witnessed. 

Gasland showed us the problem – The Bentley Effect points us to the solution and poses the question “what is truly valuable?’. <http://thebentleyeffect.com>

Also, Jane Hammond will be speaking after the movie who is a south-west community organiser and media coordinator for Lock the Gate in WA. Jane is also a documentary filmmaker, spent 25 years as a journalist, a lifelong activist and has produced two films: 'A Fractured State' and 'A Crude Injustice'.

Event Details

The film starts at 6.30 pm. You will be able to arrive at any time.

• We supply some cushions, if you want to bring your own you are most welcome to.

• No need to print your ticket.

• We apologise that you will not be able to bring your own food and drink to the venue, you will be able to purchase these at The Paddo.

• Children are allowed (encouraged) to attend the event if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. The event is held away from the bar area. 

With thanks to The Paddington Ale House for providing the venue. 

If you wish to support the ongoing work of Transition Town Vincent, we welcome a gold coin donation.

For more information about Transition Town Vincent, go to ttv.org.au

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