August 10, 2014

Sunday, August 17, 4–7pm
Harvest of Shame
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
1595 Railroad Ave, Vallejo

California’s Institute for Rural Studies presents Edward R. Murrow’s 1960 groundbreaking documentary Harvest of Shame. The film, originally televised on CBS the day after Thanksgiving, offers a poignant exposé of the brutal conditions experienced by migrant farm workers. A discussion with anthropologist Dr. Seth Holmes and Department of Labor Investigator Paul Ramirez about current farm worker conditions follows the film.

The screening includes treats from Slow Food Delta Diablo and Slow Food Solano plus popcorn from POP Mama POP. The Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is on the southern side of the island, with sweeping views of the Bay, hiking trails, picnic areas, and the oldest naval cemetery west of the Mississippi. The movie is shown in the visitors center, formerly a 1934 ammunitions bunker! This event is free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.