Ireland, 1920. Damien and Teddy are brothers. But while the latter is already the leader of a guerrilla squad fighting for the independence of his motherland, Damien, a medical graduate of University College, would rather further his training at the London hospital where he has found a place. However, shortly before his departure, he happens to witness atrocities committed by the ferocious Black and Tans and finally decides to join the resistance group led by Teddy. The two brothers fight side by side until a truce is signed. But peace is short-lived and when one faction of the freedom-fighters accepts a treaty with the British that is regarded as unfair by the other faction, a civil war ensues, pitting Irishmen against Irishmen, brothers against brothers, Teddy against Damien.... Written

Housing Foreclosures! Rising Gas Prices! Never-ending war! Corporate controlled elections! It is almost time to elect a new president, but the question is, how much can we hope for change? Join us in a discussion of the 2008 presidential elections at our activist meeting Sunday September 28 3:00. We will have a round table discussion asking questions such as: Is Obama enough? Is there a Socialist Alternative? Should we vote Green? How can this election be used as an opportunity to push politics to the left? Everyone is wellcome. We hope to here from a variety of oppinions and points of view on this complicated issue. A. J. Muste Institute 339 Lafayette Street (between Bleecker & Bond), Manhattan, NYC. Hit buzzer #11; come up to the Muste Room on the 3rd Floor. (No elevator, sorry.)