Six independent films about the cities we live in, the spaces we share, the obstacles we face and the people who are trying to make a difference. films followed by a Q & A with guest speakers. a fundraiser for the Toronto Public Space Committee. All films at the Bloor Cinema • 7pm • $9 506 Bloor Street West (near Bathurst Station)   Tuesday January 31 2006 The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the collapse of the American Dream Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, family life and upward mobility. Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the North American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability of this way of life. With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. The consequences of inaction in the face of this global crisis are enormous. What does this mean for Canada and Toronto? What are the solutions? Come find out. A 'question and answer' discussion will follow the film. panelists include: • Tony Carella (Vaughan City Councillor) • Gregory Greene (director/writer) • Janet Pelley (Sierra Club) • Barry Silverthorn (producer/editor) • Keith Stewart (Toronto Environmental Alliance)   August 30 Graffiti: vandalism or art? featuring: City Space: Power, art and public space (2003) panelists: Andy Brown (graffiti artist), Devon Ostrom (them.ca), Robin Sokoloski (them.ca), Water One (graffiti artist)   September 27 Pedal power! featuring: Return of the Scorcher (1992) & We aren't Blocking Traffic...We ARE Traffic (1999) panelists: Adam Giambrone (City Councillor), Darren Stehr (torontocranks.com), Derek Chadbourne (Bike Joint), Maogosha Pyjor (Community Bicycle Network), Martino Reis (ARC) and Wayne Scott (Hoof & Cycle)   October 18 Addiction and harm reduction on the streets of Vancouver featuring: Fix: The Story of an Addicted City Panelists: Michael Nurse(SCUC), Boyih Thom (SCUC & Harm Reduction Councillor)   November 29 Transit riders unite! featuring: "Bus Riders Union" Panelists: Ed Drass (transit activist and journalist) & John Timoteo from UNITE/HERE   December 27 When the streets are home featuring: Street Nurse Panelists: Cathy Crowe, Beric German (TDRC) and Dri (former resident of Tent City)   January 31 Autogeddon is coming featuring: The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the collapse of the American Dream See above for details contact: mez@ publicspace.ca