Join Mercy For Animals, Mindful Metropolis and compassionate Chicagoans for this advanced screening of the eye-opening documentary Forks Over Knives! The film is a must-see for anyone that wishes to learn more about the benefits of a plant-based diet, and the film presents the subject in an informative, animated and at times humorous manner. All proceeds will benefit the lifesaving work of Mercy For Animals and tickets can be purchased here: http://www.mindfulmetropolis.com/Shop Forks Over Knives features leaders in the clinical, medical and nutrition fields; information about cruelty to animals on factory farms and the environmental consequences; and the stories of everyday people that have revived their health by switching to a plant-based diet. Stay true to your new year’s resolutions and come learn how you can stay in shape and maintain good health with information from the vegan world’s top experts! See the trailer and read MFA’s review of Forks Over Knives here: http://www.mfablog.org/2010/10/forks-over-knives-serves-a-slice-of-truth.html The last Chicago screening of Forks Over Knives had to turn away over 500 people because there simply weren’t enough seats, so be sure to get your ticket today to secure your spot! Join us for the reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and mingle with like-minded folks while enjoying light vegan fare. The film will begin at 7 p.m. and will end at 8:30 p.m. A panel discussion will follow the showing and continue until 9:15 p.m. The evening will end at 10 p.m. Mindful Metropolis, a magazine that works to “connect Chicago’s conscious community,” is hosting the event. Where: Columbia College of Chicago's Film Row Cinema Theater, 8th Floor, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago When: Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m