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This is a chance to get together in a low-key, relaxed atmosphere where we can watch political underground movies, hear music and poetry and discuss the social issues we face as a society.

We’ll be showing John Pilger’s recently completed film “The War on Democracy”, which focuses on democracy movements in Latin America, from Venezuela, to Bolivia and Chile, and how the U.S. through the C.I.A. and multinational organizations have sought to exploit the natural and labor resources of these nations.

Review from the Guardian: America likes to talk about “spreading democracy”, but in his latest film John Pilger argues that the US is actually stifling its progress. The War on Democracy shows that the principles of democracy can be found more readily among the poorest people of Latin America than anywhere near the corridors of the White House. It features an exclusive interview with Hugo Chávez and Pilger also speaks to former US government officials who claim the CIA waged covert wars in Latin America. Through this film, Pilger conveys his central belief in the enduring power of the people.

Mr. Spot’s is relaxed atmosphere that has great food, excellent coffee, chai and beers. It’s an opportunity to include everybody of all ages to new ideas and concepts.