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GOODBYE, SNOWBALL and Dreaming and Reframing Abolition Workshop
Rasel Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Nonfiction Cinema Production, The Ohio State University
MCC Theater/Lounge
Activist Scholar in Residence: Film Screening GOODBYE, SNOWBALL (2023) & Dreaming and Reframing Abolition Workshop w/ the Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Rasel Ahme
In this film, the declining political scenario in the USA leading up to the 2020 election intersects with Sergei's personal journey through his dog's failing health. As the world around him spirals into chaos, Sergei must confront his fear of saying goodbye to Snowball. In this workshop, students will explore the radical possibilities of abolition through a range of filmmaking exercises and activities. No filmmaking experience required.
Film (11 - 12 pm): Inspired by Donna J. Haraway’s ontological question- "When I touch my dog, who do I touch?"- Goodbye, Snowball explores deep and sensitive interspecies entanglement between political activist Sergei Kostin and his beloved dog, Snowball. In this film, the declining political scenario in the USA leading up to the 2020 election intersects with Sergei's personal journey through his dog's failing health. As the world around him spirals into chaos, Sergei must confront his fear of saying goodbye to Snowball.
Workshop (12:30 - 2 pm): Dreaming and Reframing Abolition is a mixed media and hybrid filmmaking workshop to create a short stop motion film (3 min) incorporating research and creative methods to analyze the concept of abolition. In this workshop, students will explore the radical possibilities of abolition through a range of filmmaking exercises and activities. The aim of the workshop is to critically analyze the systemic structures of power, and imagine a world rooted in justice. No filmmaking experience required.
Cup of Culture
Yellow Rose
MCC Theater
In rural Texas, a Filipino teen longs to make her mark on the world of country music. When an unexpected opportunity comes her way, she must make a choice between upholding her family's traditions or leaving them all behind to pursue her lifelong aspiration.
Open Mic
Leah aka DJ Blacula
MCC Lounge
OPEN MIC AT THE MCC LOUNGE
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for all to artistically express themselves using any creative outlet including spoken word, poetry, music, and dance. All are welcome to attend and participate! This quarter, the MCC’s Open Mic will be hosted by Leah aka Dj Blacula! Dj Blacula is a natural selector picking tunes from all genres and eras of music to curate a mood!
Week 10 Study Jam: Spring Quarter 2023
Week 10 Study Jam: Winter Quarter 2023
Mon. June 5 - 12pm - 10pm
Tues. June 6 - 10am - 10pm
Wed. June 7 - 10am - 3pm* (*MCC Closed for Student Celebration)
Thurs. June 8 - 10am - 10pm
Fri. June 9 - 10am - 3pm
Coffee - Tea - Fruit - Snacks - Scantrons - Bluebooks
