Thu, 17 May. '12

THE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD FILM SERIES: Time: 7:00 pm; Event Description: For the month of May the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) will be showing the film CHE: PART ONE. Academy Award winning actor Benicio Del Toro delivers an extraordinary performance about the legendary revolutionary "Che" Guevara. November 26, 1956; led by Fidel Castro (Demian Bichir), a band of 80 rebels sails to Cuba. Among these young rebels is Argentine physician, Marxist, soldier, Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Nationless, strapped for resources and fueled only by determination, the group engages in swift, bloody battle to free the Cuban people from the corrupt dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Che and his soldiers wrestle the nation's resources and affection from Batista's grasp. Though considered a hero by some, Che becomes a hugely controversial figure. The film is directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film is free and open to the public and a discussion will follow. This film is also being cosponsored by THE BLOOM COLLECTIVE.; Location: The film will be shown at: May 17, 2012 7:00PM At the IATSE LABOR HALL 931 Bridge ST. NW. Grand Rapids, MI. 49504; More Information: