The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Grant Program at the Oviatt Library Proudly Presents the 2rd Annual Festival del Cine. Imágenes para Educar: Films that Teach
Tuesday, October 17, 2:00 pm
La Ofrenda: The Days of the Dead. Directed by Lourdes Portillo, Susana Muñoz
“A visually rich documentary shot in Mexico and California explores the joyous and sad meanings of the Day of the Dead and its place in Mexican and Chicano heritage.” Moderated by Prof. Yreina Cervantes and Prof. Lara Medina,Chicana/o Studies.
Wednesday, November 8, 10:00 am
Fear and Learning at Hoover Elementary. Directed and narrated by Laura Angelica Simón
“A documentary by Los Angeles teacher Laura Angelica Simón, exploring the impact of California’s Proposition 187 on the immigrant community.” Moderated by Prof. Renee M. Moreno, Ph.D., Chicana/o Studies.
Friday, December 8, 10:00 am
The Panama Deception. Directed by Barbara Trent
“Presents a view of the invasion of Panama that was not given by the American media.” Narrated by Elizabeth Montgomery Academy Award Winner - Best Documentary, 1993. Moderated by Prof. Beatriz Cortez, Central American Studies