Join us for a film screening of The Co-op Wars, a documentary exploring the political and economic organizing efforts of a passionate group of people building an alternative food economy in Minneapolis in the 1970s — the same moment our own grocery co-op was forming. The Co-op Wars tells the story of the community who tried to build an alternative to corporate capitalism, the violent struggle that almost tore them apart, and their eventual success in ways they never foresaw.

Screening is at the KCK Public Library Main Branch location at 625 Minnesota, in their second floor auditorium.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments, with opening remarks at 5:45 by co-op Board Member and Treasurer Deon Whitten. Screening from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

As The Merc Co+op celebrates our 50th anniversary, we invite you to reflect on our collective and cooperative history. Examine the often conflicting viewpoints within social movements and counter-culture, and the challenges faced even between folks that are motivated by the same ends.

HEAD TO THE CART IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF YOUR SCREEN TO CHECK OUT AND COMPLETE REGISTRATION. THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND. Thank you!