Walmart Film at Landmark Theater

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In similar preparation for the next move in a game of chess or Risk, on Wednesday, May 4th, the Lakeview community will unite at the Landmark Century Cinema for a free viewing of Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price. The film is a feature length documentary that uncovers Walmart's effect on American families and values. The film explores the personal stories of families and communities who live in communities where Walmart exists. In the film, several communities are profiled ranging from Missouri to California and several community members are profiled ranging from a working mother who is turned to public assistance to a mayor who struggles to equip his first responders after Walmart pulls out and relocates just outside the city limits. This film will offer insight into the conundrums of accepting a Walmart store in an area like Lakeview. The film starts at 7:30pm with a question and answer session to follow. [Racked Inbox]