Feb 04 2020

"Little Pink House" film screening

Presented by Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Askew Student Life Center

The event is free and open to all. The public may attend any or all of the evening's activities.

"Little Pink House" is a feature film describing the trials experienced by Susette Kelo as her local government in Connecticut tried to seize her property for private land development. The case went to the U.S. Supreme Court and triggered a nationwide movement to rein in local government eminent domain powers.

The 2017 film was written and directed by Courtney Balaker and stars  Catherine Keener.  It has won or been nominated for numerous film festival awards.

4:30pm - Discussion with producer Ted Balaker about filmmaking, dramatizing true stories and the process of making this movie.

6:00 pm - Film

7:45 pm - Panel discussion: Private Property Rights, Urban Development and Kelo vs. City of New London

9:00 pm - reception

Admission Info

Free Admission

Dates & Times

2020/02/04 - 2020/02/04

Location Info

Askew Student Life Center

942 Learning Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306

Parking Info

The Student Life Cinema is located in the Askew Student Life Center at 942 Learning Way, in the southwest corner of the Florida State University campus. Parking is available on the east side of Woodward Ave, and in Parking Garage #2 near the Park Ave. Diner.