The Institute for Justice’s most famous case is coming to the big screen near you!
In order for this special screening to take place, the organizers of the screening need to sell a minimum number of tickets by Wednesday, September 19. You can purchase your ticket here for this special event:
Special Screening of Little Pink House
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:30 PM
AMC Clearview Palace 12
4486 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70009
Purchase tickets here: https://www.tugg.com/events/little-pink-house-ykn8
As you may know, Little Pink House showcases the true story of IJ client Susette Kelo, a small-town paramedic who buys her first home—a cottage—and paints it pink. When politicians plan to bulldoze it for a corporation, she fights back, taking her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Even after she lost in court, her struggle sparked a nationwide backlash against eminent domain abuse that today helps millions of Americans better protect what is rightfully theirs. You can watch the film trailer here.
I hope you’ll be able to make it to this special screening—and bring family or friends. Little Pink House is a wonderful portrayal of the enduring impact of one woman’s courage—and IJ’s unwavering legal and grassroots efforts. It’s a terrific opportunity to introduce newcomers to our work and encourage them to join our fight to restore vital constitutional protections for individual liberty.
Scott G. Bullock
President and General Counsel
Institute for Justice
Post from July 2018
Should it be legal to force people out of their homes to benefit a private company? Thankfully a Louisiana State Constitutional Amendment in 2006 gives us some protection. Unfortunately, sometimes people are still pushed out by Master Land Use Plans and Zoning Changes or forced out by politicians and strong armed corporations, sometimes in the name of a protective greenspace, sometimes for a zoning change trade for a promise of a ball park or donations. Sadly, we are not alone.
From an email from Institute for Justice:
If you have some down time this weekend, I hope you will consider sharing your support of the Institute for Justice by gathering your family and friends to watch a special film. As the successful theater run of Little Pink House comes to a close, you can hold a private showing by purchasing the film through Amazon and other services.
As you probably know, Little Pink House is the true story of IJ client Susette Kelo’s heroic fight to save her little pink cottage—and her neighborhood. While it has been 13 years since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed government agencies to take homes and businesses for private development using eminent domain, the massive impact of this case and IJ’s work continues.
This movie is in many ways a tribute to the courage of all IJ clients, and an illustration of the power of IJ’s style of public interest litigation, communications, activism, research, and legislative advocacy. While watching the film, I hope you will consider making adonation to support the Institute for Justice and our fight for people like Susette.
Scott
Scott G. Bullock
President and General Counsel
Institute for Justice
