Conversational Salon
From: patty (pattypaxearthlink.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:03:17 -0800 (PST)
HI, See below for the next salon. This is what Meet Up is like on the calendar.

Thanks,

patty

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Solitary Confinement Film
will happen on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
When:
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6:30 PM
Where:
Mad Hatter's Tea House - 943 West 7th Street St. Paul MN
Who is going:

A film on solitary confinement, presented by Pax Salon.
6:30-8:30
Here is an article (long) on solitary confinement:
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/03/30/090330fa_fact_gawande
This controversial National Geographic program explores the
potentially devastating psychological effects of isolation, paying particular attention to the thousands of Americans who spend, sometimes, years on end imprisoned in solitary confinement. While correctional officers claim the practice effectively controls unruly prisoners, others say being alone in a small space without any outside contact is tantamount to torture.
Cast:
Peter Coyote
Director:
Peter Yost


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