EVENTS
Not only will you see wonderful films -- including two feature length documentaries with special meaning to East Harlem -- you will have the chance to meet the amazing talents behind them. And for those who fancy yourselves connoisseurs of Latino films, we have something special planned for you, too. Com on time and show off your knowledge of Latin@ film trivia and collect raffle tickets for your chance to win prizes at the end of the month!
SEPT 17TH @ 6PM -- !P'ALANTE, SIEMPRE P'ALANTE!
We open the series with the groundbreaking feature-length film by Iris Morales that documents the history of the Young Lords Party from 1969 through the organization's demise in 1976 . Q & A with Iris Morales to follow.
OCT 1ST @ 7PM -- SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
We celebrate Dominican talent with five shorts:
"Tomate" by Alexandra Gutierrez
"I'm Not Here" by Karly Beaumont
"The Body Knows" by Glenny Cruz
"Pinchos y Rolos" by Freddy Vargas
"Recuerdos" by Yahaira Paulino
OCT 8TH @ 7PM -- SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
It's all about girl power when we showcase five shorts about women and girls making bold choices.
"Bikes, Capes and Charlie" by Natalia Lopez
"Interviews with Rene" by Stephanie Alleyne
"Pura Lengua" by Aurora Guerrero
"A Mirror of Me" by Gloria Zapata
"Viernes Girl" by Aurora Guerrero
Q&A with several filmmakers to follow.
OCT 15TH @ 7PM -- BRAGGING RIGHTS: STICKBALL STORIES
We close the series with another feature length documentary. Directed by Sonia Gonzalez-Martinez, "Bragging Rights" chronicles how street baseball healed racial tensions and created lifelong friendships throughout its history. Another must see for people who love East Harlem. Q & A with Sonia Gonzalez-Martinez to follow. On this night, we'll also be holding the raffle and giving out prizes to the winners of our ongoing Latino cinema trivia game.
ALL FILMS WILL SCREEN AT THE EAST HARLEM CAFE
1651 Lexington Ave (at the corner of E. 104th St)
Phone: 212-996-2080
Email: info@eastharlemcafe.com
Cost: $5/film or film series
Contributions are welcome here.