24 October 2024

7.30 - 9.30pm

Crediton Arts Centre, East Street, Crediton EX17 3AX 

You are invited to attend the film 'Purpose'.  

"The film Purpose is not only a great film about economic systems change - it is also the inspiring story of two people who are fighting for a world in which humanity can survive!"  Elin Hurst, Former Head of News Icelandic National Broadcasting Corporation. 

The global multi-crisis is accelerating, it affects all aspects of our lives: democracy, climate, biodiversity, migration, justice, equality, institutions, farming ... And yet, there is no mainstream debate about the issue at the core of many - if not all - of these problems: our economies. How they function, what they deliver and how they are designed is not really part of our public conversation.

The economic system that is running our societies has a very narrow focus: We must "grow the GDP",  i.e. make more money, no matter the cost. Rather than improving our lives, this logic is now tearing our societies and our planet apart. But no one seems to be working on a viable political alternative. Or maybe some people are? And we have just not been paying attention? The film will focus on efforts to develop alternatives.

The film will finish at around 9 pm and then there will be a discussion led by the film's director Martin Oetting.

This is not a ticketed event. Donations on the door will be very welcome to offset our costs