Nae Pasaran – Film Screening & Benefit for Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Runtime: 96 min.
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Suggested Donation: $10 | Benefit for East Bay Workplace Organizing Committee (EBWOC)
Join us for a special screening of Nae Pasaran (2018), a powerful documentary that tells the true story of four factory workers in East Kilbride, Scotland, who defied the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile by refusing to repair Chilean air force engines in 1974. This act of international solidarity became one of the longest sustained worker-led protests against fascism and military dictatorship in history.
Directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, Nae Pasaran dives into the political impact of this boycott, highlighting testimonies from victims of the 1973 Chilean coup and even from Chile’s former Air Force chief. The film exposes the ripple effects of global worker solidarity and resistance against authoritarianism.
This event is a benefit for the East Bay Workplace Organizing Committee (EBWOC), a grassroots group supporting non-union workers in any industry to organize with their coworkers and win lasting change on the job. EBWOC is a local affiliate of the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC), which was founded by Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE).
Food and drinks available for purchase at Los Cilantros.
Accessibility
- La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
- Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.
- Restrooms are all-gender
We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. For accommodation requests, please contact us at least one week in advance, and we’ll do our best to support you. Email us at info@Lapena.org.
La Peña Membership
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Getting to La Peña
- Public Transit: The 18 bus line stops directly across the street (Shattuck & Woolsey), and Ashby BART is just two blocks away.
- Parking: Free street parking is available, or park at the Ashby BART station for a fee.
- Bike-Friendly: Bike racks are available outside the venue.
Questions?
Contact us at info@lapena.org or visit our website at www.Lapena.org
