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DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library&nbsp\;and Bosto
 n Organics present &ldquo\;Forks Over Knives&rdquo\; : film screening fo
 llowed by a discussion moderated by Amy Levine of Boston Organics and a 
 reception. Thursday\,&nbsp\;March 14\,&nbsp\;7:30 pm. Charlestown Branch
  Library\, 179 Main Street\, Charlestown\, MA 02129. Free and open to ev
 eryone. For more information: 617-242-1248\, www.bpl.org/branches/charle
 stown.htm.  Charlestown-based Boston Organics and the Friends of the Cha
 rlestown Branch Library join together in presenting the eye-opening film
  Forks Over Knives that could very well &ldquo\;save your life\,&rdquo\;
  according to renowned film critic Roger Ebert. The feature film examine
 s the profound claim that most\, if not all\, of the degenerative diseas
 es that afflict us can be controlled\, or even reversed\, by rejecting a
 nimal-based and processed foods.  What has happened to us? Despite the m
 ost advanced medical technology in the world\, we are sicker than ever b
 y nearly every measure. Two out of every three of us are overweight. Cas
 es of diabetes are exploding\, especially amongst our younger population
 . About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug. Major medi
 cal operations have become routine\, helping to drive health care costs 
 to astronomical levels. Heart disease\, cancer and stroke are the countr
 y&rsquo\;s three leading causes of death\, even though billions are spen
 t each year to &ldquo\;battle&rdquo\; these very conditions. Millions su
 ffer from a host of other degenerative diseases.  Throughout the film\, 
 the idea of food as medicine is put to the test. The cameras follow pati
 ents who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors
  teach these patients how to adopt a whole-foods plant-based diet as the
  primary approach to treat their ailments &mdash\; while the challenges 
 and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.  Forks Over Knives\, filmed
  all over the US\, Canada and China and released in 2011\, utilizes stat
 e of the art 3-D graphics and rare archival footage. The film features l
 eading experts on health\, examines the question &ldquo\;why we don&rsqu
 o\;t know\,&rdquo\; and tackles the issue of diet and disease in a way t
 hat will have people talking for years.  Further background information 
 on the presenters:  Boston Organics\, located in Charlestown\, provides 
 access to fresh\, organic produce to promote and support healthy living 
 in a mindful and sustainable way that respects the environment\, support
 s local farms\, local businesses\, and fair-trade practices. In 2011\, B
 oston Organics received the&nbsp\; Sustainable Food Leadership Award fro
 m Mayor Menino and the City of Boston. www.bostonorganics.com  The Frien
 ds of the Charlestown Branch Library was formed in 1953\, becoming the s
 econd Friends group to organize within the Boston Public Library system.
  The Friends schedule four to six evening programs a year\, support the 
 Reading is FUNdamental programs for children\, and maintain the library&
 rsquo\;s landscaping. The mission of the Friends remains today what it w
 as in 1953: to serve as an advocacy and support group for the needs of t
 he Charlestown Branch Library\, its staff and users.&nbsp\; www.charlest
 ownonline.net/libraries.htm
URL:http://charlestown.patch.com/events/forks-over-knives-free-film-scree
 ning
SUMMARY:&quot\;Forks Over Knives” : free film screening
LOCATION:Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch: 179 Main St\, Charle
 stown\, MA
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