All Events
Diversity Dialogue
The Politics of Film Preservation: The Case of The Man and Other Hidden Cultural Legacies
MCC Theater
Actor and activist Clayton LeBouef (Something the Lord Made, The Wire, and Homicide: Life on the Street) brings his Make the People Conscious (MTPC) campaign to UC Santa Barbara and raises this question. MTPC is a people’s film preservation movement concerned with the politics of film preservation and race. The lost 35mm print of The Man, a 1972 film about America’s first black president, informs a timely conversation between LeBouef, Professors Jeffrey Stewart (Black Studies) and Ross Melnick (Film and Media Studies), with University Librarian Denise Stephens. A Screening of The Man will be shown in the Pollock Theater Tuesday, April 23 at 1 pm. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Academic Policy and the Office of Equal Opportunity & Sexual Harassment/Title IX Compliance.
Dakota 38
MCC Theater
Native spiritual leader Jim Miller and a group of riders retraced the 330-mile route on horseback from Lower Brule, South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota to arrive at the hanging site of 38 Dakota ancestors on the anniversary of their execution ordered by President Lincoln. This is the story of their journey- the blizzards they endure, the Native and Non-Native communities that house and feed them along the way as well as the dark history they wipe away. Smooth Feather Productions, 78 min., English, 2012, USA. Co-sponsored by the EOP- American Indian Cultural Resource Center.
Art Exhibit
Dignidad Rebelde: A Conversation with the Artist/Opening Reception
MCC Lounge
Oakland-based artists and activists Jesus Barraza and Melanie Cervantes boldly partner their social and creative work, spreading knowledge on the artform of silkscreen printing and fostering an awareness of social justice issues worldwide. Signs of Solidarity showcases a selection of portraits and posters that they have created to reflect political and cultural struggles and visions. A screen printing demonstration by Barraza will take place at the opening reception. Co-sponsored by the Art, Design, & Architecture Museum – UC Santa Barbara; Chicano Studies Institute; and the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies.
An Evening of Gypsy Jazz The Black Market Trust with Nick Coventry
MCC Theater
Characterized by a fusion of new school pop and old world Gypsy jazz, the members of the Black Market Trust and Nick Coventry are sure to get the crowd going with their swinging rhythms yet tender musicality. The group creates music inspired by Roma guitarist Django Reinhardt, Eddie Van Halen, the Beatles and more, with not much more than two guitars, a bass, and violin. They have performed worldwide including the renowned Django festival in Samois-ser Seine, France. Tickets $5 UCSB students and children under 12/$15 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064 or buy on-line at www.mcc.ucsb.edu (extra fees apply). Limited seating. Co-sponsored by the Department of Music.
