Journeys / Viajes
Moving forward, searching within, fighting for rights, coming of age: a selection of powerful short documentary films on the human journey, by local, student and international directors. Post-screening Q&A with local filmmakers. [90 min.]
Sunday, Oct 8 @ 2PM-3:30PM - Appleton Grill Event Lounge
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37° North
Dir. Puck Lo
A Korean-American farmer collects and harvests rare Korean heirloom seeds in California. [3:40 min. Local Filmmaker]
Between Seasons
Dir. Puck Lo & Sam Ellison
In Salinas, former and current farm workers grapple with the legacy of decades of activism in the fields. [11 min. Spanish w/ English subtitles. Local Filmmaker]
Broken Windows
Efren Lopez
A local war photographer, who returns from Afghanistan with PTSD, finds healing in photographing the old buildings & grounds of Fort Ord. From the series Fort Ord: A Sense of Place, produced by Enid Baxter Ryce at CSUMB. [7 min. Local Filmmaker]
Dance With Your Heart
Dir. Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
Jennyselt, a dancer with Afro-Cuban folklore group Yoruba Andabo, seeks a young successor to keep the legacy of Afro-Cuban culture, dance and religion alive. [10:30 min. Spanish w/ English subtitles. Local Filmmaker]
Dejando Huella and Permiso
Dir. Edgar Ontiveros & Jorge Flores
Two short videos by indigenous Oaxacan, spoken-word artist Jorge Flores, aka Jota Efectus. Filmed in Salinas. [2:30 min. In Spanish. Local Filmmaker]
Every G.I. is a P.O.W.
Dir. Jaeson Amarillas
Profile of conscientious objector Paul Johnston who, during the Vietnam War, worked to organize anti-war protests from within the military at Fort Ord. Part of the series Fort Ord: A Sense of Place, produced by Enid Baxter Ryce at CSUMB. [7 min. Local Filmmaker]
courtesy indybay.org
ICE Raid: Lessons & Aftermath
Brenda Avila-Hanna & Kati Greaney
In the early hours of February 13, 2017, the Sanctuary city of Santa Cruz experienced a controversial immigration sweep by ICE Agents. Affected families, community leaders and law-enforcement speak out. What lessons were learned, and what challenges lie ahead? [5 min. Local Filmmakers]
Karen
Dir. Vanessa Cano
Despite her difficult past, former foster youth Karen continues to strive to achieve her goals against all odds. [6 min. Local Filmmaker]
The Battle For Matheny Tract
Dir. Samuel Contreras
Low-income residents living in the unincorporated community of Matheny Tract in Tulare County fight for clean and affordable drinking water. [20 min. Spanish w/ English subtitles. Local Filmmaker]