'Pay 2 Play' opens Friday Film series at Central Unitarian Church, Sept. 18

The Social Action Committee of the Central Unitarian Church in Paramus presents “Pay 2 Play: Democracy’s High Stakes” on Friday evening, Sept. 18, at 7:30 in the Assembly Room. “Pay 2 Play” is a documentary of filmmaker John Ennis’s quest to find a way out from under the “Pay 2 Play System” whereby politicians reward their donors with even larger sums from the public treasury through contracts, tax cuts, and deregulation. Along the way he journeys through high drama on the Ohio campaign trail, uncovers the secret history of the game Monopoly, and explores the underworld of L.A. street art on a humorous odyssey that reveals how much of a difference one person can make. “Pay 2 Play” is the layperson’s guidebook to taking back our democracy.

The 87-minute film is not rated. Doors open at 7. Refreshments are served. Donations are gratefully accepted. Pay 2 Play is co-sponsored by the Social Responsibilities Council of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, the Racial and Social Justice Team of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palisades, and the North Jersey Public Policy Network.

Upcoming Friday Films are “Default,” November 20; “Immigrants for Sale,” January 15; “Tapped,” March 18; and “Pride,” May 20.

Central Unitarian Church, Bergen County’s liberal religious community, is located at 156 Forest Ave., Paramus, about one-mile north of Route 4. Convenient parking is provided, and the building is wheelchair accessible. The church offers an array of music, worship, education, community service, public advocacy, and fellowship programs year-round. Visit cucparamus.org or call 201-262-6300 for more information.