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Darwin Day Screening of “Inherit the Wind”

February 12, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Free

Join us on Darwin’s birthday, Feb. 12, for a screening of “Inherit the Wind,” Stanley Kramer’s classic film about the notorious 1925 Scope’s trial, and discussion following with @Veronica Drantz. Based on a true story, the film dramatized the trial of a Tennessee teacher accused of teaching evolution who was defended by Clarence Darrow, with William Jennings Bryant for the prosecution. Darwin Day is celebrated around the world, a day to “inspire people throughout the globe to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientific thinking, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin.” All in great need today. If we don’t understand the world, we won’t be able to change it. We will be joined by Veronica Drantz in discussion following the film. Veronica is a scientist who has been teaching medical professionals for 4 decades and, as she put it, someone who “flaunts her atheism” along with her insistence on a scientific approach. This event is free; we will pass the hat to keep Revolution Books open and growing.

Details

Date:
February 12, 2015
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1392417001067704/

Venue

Revolution Books Chicago
1103 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622 United States
Phone
773 489 0930
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Organizer

Revolution Books
Phone
773 489 0930
Email
revbookschi@yahoo.com
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