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Hijos de la Guerra
MCC THEATER
Hijos de la Guerra ('Children of War') is a multi-award feature-length documentary film about the world’s largest street gang: the Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13. It addresses the circumstances (i.e. civil war, transnational migration, social exclusion) that have fueled the rise of this street gang as well as individual motivations behind gang membership. Alexandre Fuchs, Samantha Belmont, 90 min, Spanish/English, 2007, USA.
MCC in I.V.
Poetronigirl Performs Live
GIOVANNI’S ISLA VISTA
Roni Walter aka poetronigirl has been a trailblazer in the spoken word industry for the past twelve years. She is the founder of 'poetronigirl Gear' and 'roni'z Bakstreeet Poetri.' She has performed in countless venues to standing room only crowds. Join us in I.V. for a live performance and open mic hosted by poetronigirl. Giovanni’s Isla Vista is located at 6583 Pardall Road.
Queer Hip Hop Event
MCC THEATER
The Queer Hip Hop scene in Los Angeles is becoming a thriving force. Last Offence and Julie Potter are two emcees that are blazing paths in Los Angeles. Last Offence is a gay male rapper that has received significant critical acclaim since his 2008 debut. Julie Potter is the Bay to LA transplant who has been blessing the mic with her lyrical and comedic skills since 2004. After their performances, join Last and JFP for a conversation about the Homohop movement, their careers, and the state of the Hip Hop generation. Part of QSU Pride celebration.
Nollywood Lady
MCC THEATER
Peace Anyiam-Fibresima of Lagos, Nigeria is an impresario of showbiz and an impassioned spokeswoman for the thriving and innovative African film industry. She is 'Nollywood Lady,' an ex-lawyer, producer, filmmaker, and the founder and CEO of the influential African Academy of Motion Pictures. Sharing her vision for transforming preconceptions about Africa and African images, Anyiam-Fibresima takes viewers on an all-access tour to film locations, markets, and sit-downs with Nollywood professionals in the vibrant production hub of Lagos. Dorothee Wenner, 52 min, English, 2008, Germany/Nigera.
