474 24th St
Oakland, CA 94612
USA
The East Bay premier of a new documentary, Nat Bates for Mayor.
This movie tells the inspiring story of how the Richmond community organized to defeat Chevron’s candidate for mayor in the 2014 election. Chevron spent more than $3 million on the election but the grassroots campaign won the mayor’s office and a majority on the city council.
The film was featured in film festivals including the Woodstock and Santa Cruz film festivals
Followed by a panel discussion:
Moderator: John Sepulvedo, host of KQED California Report
Panelists: Jovanka Beckles, Richmond City Council member and candidate for the California Assembly 15th district,
Andres Soto, Richmond organizer, Communities for a Better Environment
The filmmakers will also be present
(tickets through the theater website, TheNewParkway.com)