Lemonade

LaidOffCamp Phoenix is excited and proud to welcome Erik Proulx to Chandler for a screening of his film Lemonade on April 2nd from 6-8PM.

Event details

• Friday, April 2, 2010
• 6:00-8:00 PM
• Chandler City Council Chambers in the Downtown Branch of the Chandler Public Library
• 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler AZ (map)

Ticket Information

**NOTE** Lemonade is a separate event from LaidOffCamp Phoenix and requires a separate ticket.  You may attend either event separately. Tickets for the event are $5 through EventBrite.  In order to ensure that anyone currently unemployed can see the film, we’re also offering free “Budget Admission” tickets for anyone who needs one.

Get Your Ticket To See Lemonade April 2nd

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Lemonade (Trailer)

Erik’s movie is touching and inspirational.  Even more valuable for attendees will be Erik’s own reflections on his response to his layoff — how he worked through the pain, humiliation and anger and chose to start a community of support for others in the same situation.  He will be joined by Pamela Slim, Phoenix blogger and coach and author of the award-winning book Escape from Cubicle Nation, for a discussion about the emotional impact of layoff and how it can be used as a springboard for finding greater fulfillment in life and work.

The Story of Lemonade

In 2008, Erik was laid off — for the third time in 10 years.  He started a blog hoping to build a community and resources for other laid-off advertising agency workers, and then embarked on a project to develop a documentary about his experience — and that of others — in being laid off.

His film, Lemonade, was released in September 2009.  It was made by volunteers, with the help of sponsors who paid for airfare, film crews and other resources needed to produce the 35-minute film.  The film features the inspirational stories of creative folks who turned their layoff into an opportunity for a new and more fulfilling life.  The film has gained media attention across the world, including mentions from Fast Company and CBS Evening News.