Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Twilight Becomes Night: neighborhood documentary


We are pleased to share the following announcement.

Kane Street Synagogue and 2 Spot Digital invite you to a screening of

Twilight Becomes Night

A 36-minute documentary by Virginie-Alvine Perrette, followed by a Q & A session with the filmmaker.

November 6, 2008 from 7.00 to 8.30 p.m.
At the Kane Street Synagogue, 236 Kane Street

From the press kit:
Each time a neighborhood shop closes its doors for good, something vital is lost forever. Twilight Becomes Night examines the pivotal role of neighborhood stores in our individual lives, our communities, and in our society as a whole. Using the streets and shops of New York City as a backdrop, the film moves beyond nostalgic regret to reveal a high-stakes transformation and its potential to affect us all.

Twilight Becomes Night is an intimate and emotional portrait of the struggle of small businesses today. It also explores the issues that are threatening neighborhood stores—the large chains, high rents, and public policy, among others. And yet, in the end, it reminds us of the power of individual commitment and community activism in preserving local business. You can save your neighborhood store. Twilight Becomes Night warns: Don’t wait until it’s too late.

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