Three films of, by and/or for the netroots will be presented; short scenes followed by brief Q&A with filmmakers/producers will introduce these films to the audience to discuss process, distribution, collaboration and potential activism.

American Casino is a powerful and shocking look at the subprime lending scandal. Interviews with Wall Street defectors and America’s working poor expose the real and lasting costs of gambling with human chips.

Happiness Is travels a cinematic road trip across the country to explore the various ways Americans interpret the “pursuit of happiness”. From spirituality to materialism (and most everything in between), the filmmakers quest to understand what makes up the Constitutionally-protected good life.

Corner Store tells the story of Palestinian grocer Yousef, as he travels back to his fractured homeland to reunite with his family after ten years separation. But a lot has changed in a decade, and Yousef must confront the new realities in both his family and his country while still keeping his dreams of a new life in America with his wife and children alive. Director Katherine Bruens will present clips from this feature length documentary, and will be available for questions.