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troutman · 04-04-2017, 03:12 PM

Calgary's Plaza Theatre Cancelled a Screening of 'The Red Pill' and Men's Rights Activists Are Pissed

http://exclaim.ca/film/article/calga...sts_are_pissed

Amidst Safety Concerns, Calgary's Plaza Theatre Is Showing 'The Red Pill' After All

The controversial men's rights activist film is being presented by Fathers Rights Alberta Canada

http://exclaim.ca/film/article/amids...pill_after_all

A large group of concerned Calgarians was relieved when the Plaza Theatre announced plans to cancel its screening of the divisive anti-feminist documentary The Red Pill. It appears the cause for celebration was premature, however, as the theatre has decided to go ahead with the screening.

A Facebook post announcing the cancellation has since been deleted, and while the theatre has not made mention of the screening anywhere on social media, it is in fact showing the movie tonight (April 4).

https://www.facebook.com/FifthReel/?...WSFEED&fref=nf

Due to controversy this week surrounding The Plaza Theatre, we are not comfortable with associating ourselves with the venue at this time, and have therefore decided to postpone this Friday’s screening until further notice.

In lieu of the screening, we are working to set up an alternate, live music-centric, event with Crystal Eyes for which the proceeds will go to women’s support organizations. More information on this will follow as we get it set up.

The Fifth Reel is committed to hosting events that are inclusive for all our patrons. And we have been paying close attention to the situation at The Plaza, and share the same concerns that many have expressed regarding the management’s value judgments towards hate speech and women’s rights.

04-04-2017, 03:12 PM	#401
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Winebar Kensington Exp:	Calgary's Plaza Theatre Cancelled a Screening of 'The Red Pill' and Men's Rights Activists Are Pissed http://exclaim.ca/film/article/calga...sts_are_pissed Amidst Safety Concerns, Calgary's Plaza Theatre Is Showing 'The Red Pill' After All The controversial men's rights activist film is being presented by Fathers Rights Alberta Canada http://exclaim.ca/film/article/amids...pill_after_all A large group of concerned Calgarians was relieved when the Plaza Theatre announced plans to cancel its screening of the divisive anti-feminist documentary The Red Pill. It appears the cause for celebration was premature, however, as the theatre has decided to go ahead with the screening. A Facebook post announcing the cancellation has since been deleted, and while the theatre has not made mention of the screening anywhere on social media, it is in fact showing the movie tonight (April 4). https://www.facebook.com/FifthReel/?...WSFEED&fref=nf Due to controversy this week surrounding The Plaza Theatre, we are not comfortable with associating ourselves with the venue at this time, and have therefore decided to postpone this Friday’s screening until further notice. In lieu of the screening, we are working to set up an alternate, live music-centric, event with Crystal Eyes for which the proceeds will go to women’s support organizations. More information on this will follow as we get it set up. The Fifth Reel is committed to hosting events that are inclusive for all our patrons. And we have been paying close attention to the situation at The Plaza, and share the same concerns that many have expressed regarding the management’s value judgments towards hate speech and women’s rights. __________________ https://www.mergenlaw.com/ http://cjsw.com/program/fossil-records/ twitter/instagram @troutman1966 Last edited by troutman; 04-04-2017 at 03:15 PM.