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Cup of Culture
Breathin’: The Eddie Zheng Story
MCC Theater
This is a documentary about a Chinese immigrant who became the youngest prisoner at San Quentin State Prison at the age of 18. While in prison, he was sent to solitary confinement for nearly a year. Despite being released from immigration custody in 2007, Eddy awaits a final court decision in deportation hearings. With the looming possibility of deportation, Eddy must negotiate what it means to “live freely”—attempting to rebuild a family, reconcile with his victims, and make a lasting change in society at large. Live Q&A with Director/Producer and Eddy to follow the screening. 58 min.
MCC in SB
Ten Fe: Sage, Stage and Artivist Bills with Felicia ‘Fe’ Montes
Santa Barbara Community Arts, 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara
A Xicana Indigena platica and performance journey with and by Felicia 'Fe' Montes from Red Diaper Baby to Holistic Artivist Brujx. From the page to the stage, academy to abuelita knowledge, her ways to hierbaes. A performance prayer braiding poetry, floetry, flor y canto and spiritual ARTivism. Join Felicia Montes, founding director of Mujeres de Maiz, for an evening of Spoken Word at 7:30 PM at El Centro, 629 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara. As parking is limited, carpool and public transportation is encouraged. Fe is hosting a creative writing workshop earlier in the day, details on back of calendar.
Race and Religion
Judaism and Social Justice with Rabbi Brant Rosen
MCC Lounge
What is the history of the Jewish commitment to social justice? Is it an inherent part of Jewish tradition or is it largely a cultural/political phenomenon rooted in the social experience of the Jewish people? This presentation will explore the historical intersection of Judaism and the struggle for social justice, with special attention to how it is changing in the current 21st century context. Brant Rosen is the Midwest Regional Director of the American Friends Service Committee, and is the founder and Rabbi of Tzedek Chicago.
Cup of Culture
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
MCC Theater
This a documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history. It tells the story of a profound, essential, and, until now, missing chapter in the history of American music: the Indigenous influence. Featuring music icons Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Randy Castillo, and others, RUMBLE shows how these talented Native musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives. Rezolution Pictures International is an Aboriginal-owned film and television production company. 103 min.
