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Fast Talk, a documentary by IDA member  Debra Tolchinsky, tracks the Northwestern University debate team as it tries for a second consecutive championship, while simultaneously examining why debaters now talk so fast and how their arguments are unintelligible and inconsequential to a non-debate audience. Clearly there are benefits to fast-talking--more arguments presented in a shorter amount of time. But is there a dark side? How does fast-talking affect the participation and success of women, minorities, and low-income students? Has debate slowly morphed from an academic activity meant to train young minds to an activity meant to train winners regardless of whether or not they know how to communicate and/or form nuanced arguments?  At a broader level, perhaps what has happened to debate is a microcosm of what has happened to many arenas in academia and the world. 

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Debra Tolchinsky and editor/producer Ron Ward.

WHERE:  Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213.617.1033, info@downtownindependent.com

WHEN:  Thursday, August 18, 8 p.m.  Doors open at 7, show starts at 8, rooftop bar open before and after show.

TICKET INFORMATION/THEATRE WEBSITE:  http://downtownindependent.ning.com/events/fast-talk

For more info, go to www.fasttalkthemovie.com.