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Cup of Culture
Brick by Brick: A Civil Rights Story
MCC THEATER
Brick by Brick: A Civil Rights Story portrays a contemporary American battle for civil rights. It follows three families in Yonkers, New York, in the middle of a confrontation about the politics and law of racial discrimination in housing and schools that challenges and changes their hometown. Drawn deeply into the conflict, the people in this film show how contemporary America confronts the issues of race and opportunity. Through their city's crucible, they deal with the meaning of civil rights in a current-day context. William Kavanagh, 53 min., English, 2007, USA.
Art Exhibit
OPENING RECEPTION Transracial Community Building
MCC LOUNGE
This exhibit creates a space for visual representation, embodied expression, and critical dialogue regarding the challenges, possibilities and visions of forming community across racial lines. Artists featured include Sophia Armen, Tara Atherley, Sandy Baños, Evan Bissell, Fabian Debora, Nayeli Guzmán, Nicole Leopardo, Ozi Magaña, Eric Murphy, Gabriel Navar, Shizue Seigel, Mica Valdez, Linda Vallejo. Join us for a reception and spoken word on April 7! Co-sponsored by the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department.
Cup of Culture
Reel Injun
MCC THEATER
Reel Injun takes an entertaining and insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the history of cinema. Travelling through the heartland of America, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding – and misunderstanding – of Natives. With candid interviews with directors, writers, actors and activists, including Clint Eastwood, Jim Jarmusch, Robbie Robertson, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell, and Russell Means. Neil Diamond, 88 min., English, 2009, USA. Discussion with filmmaker Cedar Sherbert following the screening. Co-sponsored by the American Indian Cultural Resource Center; the American Indian Graduate Student Alliance; the American Indian Students Association; and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.
An Evening if Chinese Music and Dance
MCC THEATER
Bay Area virtuosos of the Chinese traditional instruments Yongping Tian, Hecheng Liu, Jun Gao, and Duny Lam and Chinese folk dance masters Bing Wang and Xuebing Wang will present a collection of music and dance pieces. Experience the stirring melodies of the unique sound of Chinese ancient instruments like the erhu, pipa,dizi, and yangqin and the colorful and elegant Chinese folk dance that spans China's vast regions and ethnic groups. Co-sponsored by PIRE-ECCI (The Partnership in International Research and Education in Electron Chemistry and Catalysis at Interfaces). Tickets $5 UCSB students/$15 general. Contact the A.S Ticket Office at 805-893-2064. Limited seating.
