March 17 2010 – 7pm @ Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles Street West)
On Tuesday January 20 2009, the global community witnessed an historic event that transcended race, class and nationality. The Inauguration of the President of the United States of America is considered to be a political event mainly viewed by Americans, as it is part of their political process. But on this day, the swearing in of the 44th President of the United States marked a new chapter in both American history and the world’s history. President Barack Obama, lauded as the first ever African-American US President in the country’s 234 year old history, reached out to every corner of humanity in an effort to give light to a darkened world. He embodied youthful energy and transition at a time of economic despair, and inspired more confidence than his immediate predecessors. He gave hope to a world that desperately needed it. He gave voice to the many that were traditionally silenced. He inspired a collective that was dangerously at the brink of despair. He broke barriers. He championed change in not only American policies and attitudes, but led a call of action for international cooperation. But most of all, he taught us that despite what challenges may lie ahead, we mustn’t give up. With three simple yet powerful words, President Barack Obama told us: “Yes we can.“ On this date, the world changed for the better.
Much like any monumental world event, there is always a need to ask the million dollar question: where were you when it happened? Many of us – the poor unfortunate souls that we are – will bitterly respond that we were at home, watching this joyous occasion unfold through our TV screens. We all wished that we were in Washington D.C.’s National Mall experiencing the inauguration live with the other millions of global citizens. However, there was a group of Torontonians that collectively decided to make the trek down and represent our city. Along with many other non-American spectators, the group of 168 Toronto ambassadors – led by our friends over at 1LoveTO - were there witnessing history unfold. And as they made this historic journey down south, they documented each and every single moment of their pilgrimage. The result is a poignant documentary entitled “T.O. to D.C. – The Journey To Barack Obama’s Inauguration” and will be premiered for the first time since the trip…
1 LOVE T.O. Proudly Presents…
On Wednesday March 17th, 2010 at 7p we will be premiering the 1loveto.com documentary “T.O. to D.C. – The Journey To Barack Obama’s Inauguration.” at the Isabelle Bader Theatre (93 Charles Street)
It will be the first time since just over a year ago that all the passengers will be in the same room again. It will be the first time for us to share our journey with friends, family, and media that were not on our trip, and we would be honoured to have you join us.
Vincor Canada who is presenting the night, has been very supportive of this project thus far. They’ve gone the extra mile to provide us with wines and hors d’eourves for the event.
Please RSVP to getonthebus@live.com
conflict – resolution
oppression – freedom
tears of pain – tears of joy
change – hope
struggle – victory
necessity – courage
P U R P O S E !
Our purpose was to provide an opportunity to be a part of history. We have re-lived history through songs and stories but this time we had a chance to live it out.
We also felt it important that Toronto had a presence on this historic day. We believe that this day wasn’t simply a great day for Black history or just American history but more so a significant day for all of us in World history.
On this trip there were 168 people ranging in age from 11-63yrs. A representation of all races and religions all residing in what we call ‘The World In 1 City’ our home 1 Love T.O.
Directed by Chris Strikes.
