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Table of Contents

Letter From the Filmmakers

Before the Screening
Program Overview
What Youll Need
Getting Ready
At the Screening
Introductions
Watching the Film
Talking About It
Taking Action
Closing
Resources
Recommended Top 10 Actions
Links
We recommend THRIVE for people over 16. It is a beautiful and hopeful movie, and at the same time
includes serious information that we would want to see before exposing our children. If you are under 16
and you feel ready, of course you are welcome. We just want to acknowledge that THRIVE is a true story
about our lives, and we have some deep work to do.
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A Letter from THRIVE Filmmakers, Foster and Kimberly Gamble

Thank you for hosting a THRIVE screening! Were delighted to have you as a
partner helping mobilize millions of people to create a world where everyone
has an opportunity to thrive. It is our deepest wish that viewing the lm with
others will spark vibrant conversations about what it means to thrive, the
truth about whats in the way, and the actions each of us can take to make a
real difference.
THRIVE is a lm about the core patterns that engender and sustain life.
It is a wake up call to the extent to which power has been consolidated
and abused by an elite few, and it is an invitation to join in the brightest
possibilities that can be liberated when we think critically and take a stand
for liberty. In short, THRIVE is about real ways in which ordinary citizens
can actively shift the power structures blocking the free ow of energy that
enables all of life to thrive.
We dont expect you or your guests to agree with everything in the lm; we
do hope it motivates you to check out the facts for yourselves, engage in rich
dialogue with others, and take the actions that are right for you. To support
you weve packed our website with resources. In fact, we like to think of the
lm as a trailer for the website. We hope that by exploring and using the site
fully, it will become the trailer for a global, self-organizing movement.
Screenings can help form that movement. To help you make your screening as
rich and fruitful as possible, were providing you with resources for answering
questions and inspiring and sustaining engagement.
Thank you for being part of this exciting movement and for all that youre
doing to create a thriving world.

Foster Gamble
Kimberly Carter Gamble


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BEFORE THE SCREENING
If you are unfamiliar with hosting a screening, this step by step guide is intended to help you feel
condent that you have covered your bases. It is offered as a helpful suggestion. Of course we welcome
you to design and host whatever kind of screening best serves you and your community.
Screenings will vary, ranging from small gatherings in private homes to large public events in communal
spaces. This kit provides a range of options and resources that you can adapt for your own screening.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Heres a basic program that you can modify however you like. This takes about three and a half hours.
Welcome and introductions 15 min.
Watch the lm 132 min.
Break 5 min.
Talk about it 30 min.
Take action 30 min.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Technology
The THRIVE DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD), a DVD/BD player or a computer with enough bandwidth
to reliably stream the movie.
For large groups you might need a projector to show the movie on a big screen or a big blank
wall. If so, make sure you have the right adapters ahead of time for connecting your computer to
the projector.
Resources These are all links to resources and support materials on the THRIVE website. You
can bookmark them on your computer so they're readily available.
Recommended Top 10 Actions
Success Stories
Conversation Starters
How to Follow the Money
Answers to FAQs
Critical Mass Actions
Fosters Blog
Fact Checking
The Resource Tree
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WHAT YOULL NEED (continued)
Materials
Consider if you want to include any of these:
Name tags for larger groups if guests dont already know each other.
A sign in sheet to get names and contact information so you can stay in touch with each other.
Paper and pens handy for people who want to take notes.
Snacks - you can always share the load by asking your guests to contribute some food.
DVDs or Blu-ray Discs to sell to your guests - wholesale bundles of 30 and 100 are available in
our online store.

GETTING READY
Set Up to Stream
You can stream the movie for free through our website at http://thrivemovement.com/the_
movie. Simply click on "Watch Now" and follow the prompts. The online version of the movie
is hosted by YouTube and the quality largely depends on your Internet connection, so be sure to
test out in advance. For large groups, we recommend watching the DVD to get the best quality
without interruption.
Its ideal to be connected physically to the Internet with an ethernet port while streaming. A
wireless connection is slower and can cause delays and pauses.
To view full screen, click the square button in the lower right of the video player. To go back to
the smaller viewing window, hit Escape on your keyboard.
You can adjust the quality of the stream by clicking on the gear icon in the lower right corner
of the video player. If you have a fast Internet connection, you can adjust it to a higher number
(720). If you have a slow Internet connection, you can set it to a lower number (480 or 360)
which will reduce the quality but ensure a continuous stream.
Get Informed
Consider if you want to watch the lm before your screening. Doing so is likely to help you feel
more prepared to host a fruitful conversation since you won't yourself be dealing with your own
reactions for the rst time.
Get to know the website (http://www.thrivemovement.com). Not only will you get answers to a
variety of questions, youll also be able to point your guests to the resources they need.

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AT THE SCREENING


INTRODUCTIONS
You might want to help your guests settle in by having them introduce themselves. For large groups
people can turn to their neighbors on both sides and share what inspired them to attend the screening.
For smaller groups you can go around the room and invite each person to say their name to the whole
group and share what brought them there.

PREPARE PEOPLE TO WATCH THE FILM
You can let people know that they can nd chapter summaries, a full outline of the lm, as well as
thoroughly researched fact checking on the THRIVE website, so theyre free to watch without feeling like
they need to take notes to retain all the information.
WATCH THE FILM
When the lm ends it might be helpful to wait until the titles nish before turning up the lights and
starting the dialogue. Letting the credits roll with the theme song playing all the way through gives people
a little time to reect before engaging.

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TALK ABOUT IT
Getting the Conversation Started
For Groups of Any Size:
If the conversation doesnt start easily, you can suggest
people take some quiet time to reect on their own rst.
Then, when theyre ready, they can turn to someone near
them and take a few minutes to share their initial thoughts
and feelings.
If nobody talks at rst, remember that a lot might be
happening in the silence. If it continues you can get the
conversation going by sharing your own feelings and/or
offering a few dialogue questions.
For Large Groups:
You can invite larger groups to break out into smaller
groups of 3 - 5 for a more lively discussion.
You might suggest guests start by turning to someone near
them and sharing what overall impact the lm has had on
them.
AT THE SCREENING
Hosting Tips
1. Remember the purpose of the
lm isnt to get people to adopt
new beliefs but to generate
critical thinking. Theres no need
to convince anybody of anything.
Instead, allow them to express
their perspective, whatever it may
be, and invite them to try on
another perspective for a short
time to see if it has value.
2. If someone starts dominating the
conversation ask them politely to
make room for more comments
and experiences.
3. If people have questions about
what was actually in the lm,
remind them that they can watch
the lm again and download
chapter summaries and a full
outline on the website.
After sharing the initial impact of the lm you can invite people to talk about what inspired them, what
challenged them, and what questions they now have, if any.
You can choose dialogue questions from the list on the next page and post them in front of the room to
help keep the conversation going, or hand out a printed page with the dialogue questions on them to
each group.
For Smaller Groups:
People might launch right into conversation. If so, great. Your job is easy. You can also throw some
questions from the list of dialogue questions on the next page into the mix if that feels like it would
help.
If theres a chance, before the dialogue gets going you can ask people what overall impact the lm has
had on them.
Once guests have had a chance to share, you can open the broader conversation by asking, What
inspired you, what challenged you, and what are your questions?
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TALK ABOUT IT (continued)
Gauge the Group Response With a Show of Hands
You and your guests can see the wide range of responses people might be having to different content
covered in the lm by doing the following exercise. You can tell them:
Im going to name some of the topics covered in the lm. Raise your hand to the height that best represents
your level of agreement with the perspective represented in the lm. That means all the way up if youre fully
aligned or on your lap if youre not aligned at all. Hold it up anywhere in the middle to reect your feelings.
Dialogue Questions
Here are some questions that might help spark conversation. You can highlight questions that particularly
interest you so theyre easy to nd once people arrive.
Initial Impressions
How do you feel having watched the lm?
Whats the hardest information for you to take in or believe?
Whats the easiest information for you to take in or believe?
What beliefs and assumptions did the lm conrm?
What beliefs and assumptions did the lm challenge?
What did you see in the lm that you also see happening in the world?
Where do you see evidence of some of the claims of the lm? Do you see evidence to the
contrary?
What in the lm is most helpful to you on your own path to thriving?
Going Deeper
What was the most interesting part of the lm for you?
What do you want to know more about?
What do you imagine would be different if we could tap into a source of free, innite energy?
What makes it easy or hard to consider that so few could become so powerful?
What makes it easy or hard to consider that so few could become so cruel?
Do you think the US could have its own revolution? Why or why not?
Can we make meaningful change within the political system? What are the limitations?
What do you think are effective strategies for creating a thriving world?
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TAKING ACTION
Some people might be ready to take immediate action, others might need time to sit with it all, do more
research, talk to friends, or watch the lm again. All of these are valid actions. One thing to consider
is there's no such thing as not taking action. Every dollar you deposit in a bank, is a vote of support.
What are you supporting? Here's an opportunity to have your actions line up with your values.
Here are some ways your guests might be moved to engage.
1. Connect the Dots
Once youve seen the lm, you might start to connect your own dots as you notice news reports
and global events tting the pattern. You might also want to read Kimberlys tips on How to
Follow the Money.
2. Learn More
We hope youll do lots of your own research. You can start by going to the THRIVE website.
3. Talk About It
Talking about the topics in the lm will help you decide what you believe and integrate what
youre learning. You can keep meeting with people who just saw the lm with you and/or share
it with others by hosting your own screening party. Weve written some Conversation Starters
which you can download from the website to help you initiate meaningful dialogues. Weve also
included some conversation sparking facts in the recommended Top 10 Actions page at the end
of this kit.
4. Our Recommended Top 10 Actions
These are some of the most highly leveraged actions you can take. You can learn more about the
details in the What Can I Do section of the website, and at the end of this kit.
1. Get Informed, Speak Up & Connect with Others
2. Bank Locally
3. Buy and Invest Responsibly
4. Join the Movement to Audit and End the Federal Reserve
5. Keep the Internet Fair & Open
6. Support Independent Media
7. Support Organic, Non-GMO Farming
8. Require Election & Campaign Finance Reform
9. Advocate for Renewable and Free Energy
10. Take Part in Critical Mass Actions
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TAKING ACTION (continued)
Self Organizing
Invite people to share areas of engagement that interest them most. You can then ask for a show of hands
to see if others are interested. Once everyone has had a chance to announce their interests and nd others
who share them, let the interest groups meet for discussion and planning.
Here are a few ideas for possible public offerings, but feel free to brainstorm your own:
Form a local action group to go through each of the top 10 action steps together.
Create or join a Critical Mass Action.
Start a THRIVE study group using thrivemovement.com and the Resource Tree. You can even
earn academic credit for studying THRIVE solution strategies and resources through Gaia
University and Wisdom University. To learn more about it, click here.
Start a Facebook group around each action.
We suggest that those meeting in interest groups be sure to collect each others names and contact
information, establish a point person, and establish a next step they want to take. You can remind them of
this a few minutes before you reconvene as a large group. Invite people who arent part of interest groups
to shop around and listen-in on other groups to see if they are inspired or want to join.
For Small Groups:
Invite anyone who wants to share with the whole group one thing they or their interest group will
be doing after they leave.
For Large Groups:
Invite anyone whos interested to tell one other person what actions theyre going to take after they
leave.

CLOSING
Remember to have people sign a guest list if they want to stay connected. Invite them to share any actions
they end up doing on the Thrive: What Can I Do? page of the website so they can inspire others.
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Each action below is accompanied by an interesting fact that many people would be surprised to learn.
You can start interesting conversations by sharing these facts.
1. Get Informed, Speak Up & Connect with Others
Did you know that every movement that has generated any lasting change started when informed,
motivated citizens shared their passion and knowledge with others?
What you can do One of the most powerful things we can do is to not shut each other up when we
encounter challenging new information. Considering possibilities is not the same as committing to them.
So encourage an atmosphere of genuine inquiry and exploration when talking with others.
2. Bank Locally
Did you know that large commercial banks are the main funders of environmentally and socially
harmful industries and they use your deposits to fund destructive corporations? In 2010, Bank of America
provided more than $3.9 billion in nancing to the coal industry.
What you can do If you bank at a large commercial bank, follow this simple, easy 3-step process to
move your money to a local bank.
3. Buy and Invest Responsibly
Did you know that by making more environmentally and socially conscious purchases you can create
a higher demand for better products and thereby lower the price, lessen your negative footprint on the
environment, and support better working conditions for people around the world? Every transaction is an
action. Every time you buy something you are voting with your dollars.
What you can do Make conscious, informed decisions about what you buy. Many resources are
available here to educate yourself on the benets of buying local, organic, and fair trade products as much
as possible.
4. Join the Movement to Audit and End the Federal Reserve
Did you know that the Federal Reserve isnt even federal? Its run by private bankers. And since they
took control in 1913, the purchasing power of the dollar has declined more than 96%.
What you can do Sign up for Critical Mass Actions to audit and end the Federal Reserve.
5. Keep the Internet Fair & Open
Did you know that in the past ve years, Congress has made several attempts to pass an internet
censorship bill? Each subsequent bill gives more censorship power to the government and to major media
corporations.
What you can do Join the Save the Internet Coalition. Their website constantly features important
actions. You can join the coalition and receive the latest news, sign petitions, and get involved.
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6. Support Independent Media
Did you know that in the US, just ve major corporations dominate the media industry: Bertelsmann,
News Corporation, Time Warner, Viacom, and Walt Disney? This small group controls what you read,
watch, and hear on a daily basis without disclosing their nancial or other conicts of interest.
What you can do Listen, watch, and read independent news.
7. Support Organic, Non-GMO Farming
Did you know that genetically modied foods are proven to have serious health consequences, but are
not required to be labeled in the US? That means you could be eating them without even knowing it. Many
counties and even whole countries are banning the use of GMOs because of concern over their health and
environmental impacts.
What you can do Sign up for critical mass actions to create GMO-Free Zones and demand labeling
of GMO products; support organizations that are working to protect people and the environment from
unsafe GMO practices; and support organic farmers by eating organic food as much as possible.
8. Require Election & Campaign Finance Reform
Did you know that a Supreme Court ruling in 2010 (Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission) allowed
corporations to anonymously fund political advertisements? That means that an oil-friendly politician can
now have all his or her TV ads completely funded by oil companies without our knowing.
What you can do Insure your right to know who funds politicians so you can make the most informed
decisions. Check out Public Campaign: Clean Money, Clean Elections to help bring about campaign
nance reform.
9. Advocate for Renewable and Free Energy
Did you know that the U.S. government protects nuclear power plants so taxpayers are ultimately
responsible for the consequences of any accidents both nancially and with their lives? There are safer
alternatives.
What you can do Join with a critical mass of others to promote the development, protection, and
dissemination of New Energy Technologies.
10. Take Part in Critical Mass Actions
Did you know that seemingly against all odds, women successfully reduced the ancient tradition of
female genital cutting in many villages throughout Africa? If just one woman had refused the practice she
would have been ostracized, but when entire villages agreed to refuse together, they had the leverage they
needed. Once one village succeeded, the campaign spread successfully throughout much of Africa and
now thousands of women are able to safely avoid this violation.
What you can do join or initiate social change initiatives that leverage a critical mass to be effective. You
can sign up and make suggestions for Critical Mass Actions on the THRIVE website.
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LINKS
We suggest you familiarize yourself with the content at each of these links and have the links
ready/bookmarked in case they come in handy during your screening.
The Movie
FAQs
Recommended Top 10 Actions
Critical Mass Actions
Conversation Starters
Success Stories
Fosters Blog
Fact Checking
Resource Tree
Chapter Summaries



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