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Saturday, February 4 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Program starts at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito 10070 San Pablo Avenue Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The New Metropolis illustrates how many of America’s original suburbs are now facing crisis: a dwindling tax base, population and business loss, decaying infrastructure, increased demographic tensions and middle class flight. Hear from film-maker Andrea Torrice, local political leaders and other guest speakers in a discussion about local responses to the topics raised in the film. Following the screening join the community discussion at Nong Thon restaurant at 10086 San Pablo Avenue. Please RSVP to [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED] The City of El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee Presents: green community green community Hosted by: Supported by: The New Metropolis Building a Sustainable and Healthy Bay Area in the Age of Global Warming Come to a FREE SHOWING of this documentary about America’s first suburbs and join in the community dialog. This event is made possible in part through the generous support of the Ford and Surdna Foundations.