Merawi Gerima and Sophia Nahli Allison "Channeling Collectivity and Cultural Memory" May 6, 2021, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register here. Description: Dr. Philana Payton moderates a discussion with filmmakers Merawi Gerima (Spirit Award Nominated feature film “Residue”) and Sophia Nahli Allison (Academy Award Nominated Short Documentary “A Love Song for Latasha). Films streaming on Netflix: Residue & A Love [...]
Grace Lee and Damani Baker "Shedding Light on Activists Stories" April 29, 2021, 4:00-5:30p.m. Register here Description UCLA Film School alumni Grace Lee & Damani Baker discuss their documentary films “American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs” and “House on Coco Road.” Moderator: Desha Dauchan Films via: UCI Library Links: American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace [...]
Zeinabu Davis and Alile Sharon Larkin "Women of the L.A. Rebellion" April 22, 2021, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Register here Description: LA Rebellion Filmmakers Zeinabu Davis & Alile Sharon Larkin discuss the second wave, the addition of women’s voices and perspectives. Moderator: Desha Dauchan Film via: UCI Library Link: Spirits of Rebellion
Haile and Shirikiana Gerima "A Legacy of Fierce Independence" April 15, 2021, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW The L.A. Rebellion film screening and discussion series kicks off with veteran independent filmmakers, The Gerimas, discussing building their collective body of work from “Bush Mama” to “Footsteps of Pan Africanism.” Film links for UCI employees and [...]
