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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Sorry to Bother You (2018)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! \nIn May\, we’re centering workers and labor organizing by showcasing the work of the brilliant Boots Riley and his 2018 indie hit\, Sorry to Bother You. Be sure to keep an eye on his next highly anticipated feature\, I Love Boosters\, which hits theaters on May 22! \nEvent Flow:\nEnjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria\, $1 off beer & wine\, $10 bartender’s special cocktail!) \nFilm at 6-8:30PM (you’ll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) \nFood:\nBYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it delivered)\nFree movie theater style popcorn by cinéSPEAK \nTickets:\nThis event is free to attend\, however\, if you like what cinéSPEAK does\, please consider donating $5 (or more) to help us cover the costs of film licensing fees and local artist talent. Thank you in advance!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-x-two-locals-brewing-company-present-sorry-to-bother-you-2018/
LOCATION:Two Locals Brewing\, 3675 Market Street\, #Suite 100\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Black Owned Business,Community Events,Film,Food & Drink,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Under the Stars 2026 Festival Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 24 from 5PM – 8PM for the Under the Stars Festival Preview Party at The Lawn at UCity Square\, a special evening where we’ll reveal this year’s full outdoor summer festival lineup and celebrate the season ahead. The rain location will be indoors at Two Locals Brewing Company (1/2 block south on 37th just north of Market Street) \nEnjoy tunes by DJ Jamz\, cash bar\, complimentary light refreshments and great company as we gather to kick off cinéSPEAK’s annual open-air film festival in style. \ncinéSPEAK is a 501C3 nonprofit that is fueled by community support. RSVP for FREE and please consider making with a tax-deductible donation to support our festival and on-going work. Each year\, our Under the Stars festival redirects over $25\,000 to local artists and individuals supporting our creative economy! \nSave the 2026 festival dates! Under the Stars Film Festival will take place at Clark Park on on Fridays\, May 29\, June 5\, June 12\, and June 19. Rain dates are the immediate Saturdays. \nInterested in partnering with cinéSPEAK? If you are a business\, organization\, or community partner who wants your logo on the big screen in Clark Park (plus visibility across our marketing materials and social media activations) we offer sponsorship opportunities at multiple levels. Reach out to our Executive Director Sarah Mueller at sarah [at] cinespeak.org for partnerships and sponsorships.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/under-the-stars-2026-festival-preview-party/
LOCATION:The Lawn at uCity Square\, 3701 Filbert Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi presents Pt.2 – The People Rise Up: A Third World Newsreel Retrospective (1968-72)
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce a new year-long collaboration: cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi present 3rd Thursdays! \nFor April\, we’re presenting powerful short films from the Third World Newsreel retrospective (1968-1972)\, documenting grassroots movements for land sovereignty both domestically and around the world. This program showcases movements in the Dominican Republic\, Palestine and New York City. \nSince 1968\, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has been at the forefront of advocating for media that champions cultural and social justice\, highlighting the narratives of historically marginalized and diverse communities. TWN is committed to fostering unity and solidarity through powerful storytelling that drives change. \n📍 Vox Populi – 319 N. 11th Street \n🕡 April 16th – Doors 6:30 PM | Film 7:00 PM | After the screening\, continue the conversation @ Trestle Inn (1/2 block north; 21+; show your ticket for 15% off) \n🎟️ $10 General Admission (NOTAFLOF) *As always\, if you have extra to share\, please consider making an additional donation to pay-it-forward
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-x-vox-populi-presents-pt-2-the-people-rise-up-a-third-world-newsreel-retrospective-1968-72/
LOCATION:Vox Populi\, 319 N 11th Street\, Third Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Film
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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Speakn' Trane and Sylvie's Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! \nIn April\, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with Eugene Ashe’s Sylvie’s Love and Anyabwile Love’s Speakn’ Trane (local short). Following the program\, culture writer\, John Morrison will be in conversation with Anyabwile Love. You don’t wanna miss this! \nEvent Flow:\nEnjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria\, $1 off beer & wine\, $10 bartender’s special cocktail!)\nFilm at 6-8:30PM (you’ll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) \nFood:\nBYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it delivered)\nFree movie theater style popcorn by cinéSPEAK \nTickets:\nThis event is free to attend\, however\, if you like what cinéSPEAK does\, please consider donating $5 (or more) to help us cover the costs of film licensing fees and local artist talent. Thank you in advance!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-x-two-locals-brewing-company-present-speakn-trane-and-sylvies-love/
LOCATION:Two Locals Brewing\, 3675 Market Street\, #Suite 100\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:21+,Adults,Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Arts & Performance,Black Owned Business,Community Events,Film,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Lights\, Camera\, Joy: A cinéSPEAK Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Film has the power to bring us together\, spark conversations\, and fuel movements for collective liberation and that’s exactly what cinéSPEAK is all about! \nWe’re inviting you to be part of this momentum: to gather\, celebrate\, learn\, and dream with us\, while fueling the future of community-centered cinema in Philly. \nOn Thursday\, December 4th\, from 6–9 pm\, we’re hosting an unforgettable evening with our beloved community at Forman Arts Initiative (2210 N. Philip Street\, Philadelphia PA 19133)\, an ADA accessible space. \nYou can expect an evening with a joyous and celebratory vibe: DJ\, mocktails and cocktails\, light bites\, short films\, and new merch. The dress code is happy hour cute! \nOver 70% of cinéSPEAK’s income goes directly into the hands of artists and cultural works; the rest supports the logistics to make it all happen. \nIf you’re unable to join us in person\, you can still support as you’re able\, whether it be $5\, $50\, or $500. \nTogether\, we’re shifting resources into the hands of cultural workers and creating spaces where collaboration\, mutual aid\, and joy are the foundation of survival and thriving. cinéSPEAK is part of a growing movement reimagining how art and culture fuel social change and we want you to join us. \nGeneral Admission (does not include open bar): $20 \nOpen Bar Ticket: $40 \nNote: All tickets include light bites. \nAccessibility questions? Email Stephanie Bursese at stephanie@cinespeak.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/lights-camera-joy-a-cinespeak-celebration/
LOCATION:Forman Arts Initiative\, 2210 N Philip St\,\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,Art,Arts & Culture,Film,General Events
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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK Under The Stars 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce cinéSPEAK Under the Stars 2025\, our annual FREE outdoor film festival at West Philly’s beloved Clark Park! 🎬✨ \n🗓️ Fridays: May 23\, May 30\, June 6\, June 13\n(Rain dates = the following Saturdays!) \n⏰ Event Flow:\n7 PM — Community hangout with live music\, food vendors\, and local orgs. BYO chairs\, blankets\, picnics\, and friends!\n9 PM — FILMS under the stars 🌙 \n🎥 Film Lineup:\nMay 23\n— It Must Be Heaven Dir. Elia Suleiman\n— Short: Where the Wind Blows Dir. Hana Elias *Philadelphia Premiere* \nMay 30 *Philadelphia Premieres*\n— River of Grass Dir. Sasha Wortzel\n— Short: Mawtini (My Homeland) Dir. Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller \nJune 6 *Philadelphia Premieres*\n— Sally Dir. Cristina Costantini\n— Short: Trans Heaven\, Pennsylvania Dir. Hansen Bursic \nJune 13 *Philadelphia Premiere*\n— Assembly Dirs. Rashaad Newsome and Johnny Symons \n🌳 When the weather is just right\, there’s nothing like gathering for magical evenings of outdoor cinema. We can’t wait to see you under the stars!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-under-the-stars-2025/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Clark Park\, 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Family-friendly,Festival,Film
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SUMMARY:Koletivo Sin Nombre presents Gloria Rolando's El Alacarán
DESCRIPTION:Join Woy Magazine\, cinéSPEAK for a screening and conversation with the filmmaker celebrating Afro-Cuban heritage and cultural resistance!\n\n\nJoin Koletivo Sin Nombre\, Woy Magazine\, cinéSPEAK and Gloria Rolando for a screening of El Alacrán\, a film on Havana’s Carnival comparsa\, and a discussion on the Carnival in both Cuba and Haiti – and its connection to cultural resistance. Celebrate Afro-Cuban heritage and Caribbean solidarity! \n \nKoletivo Sin Nombre is a collective of artists\, organizers\, and athletes who use creative resistance to build solidarity across Nuestra America. Follow: @Kolektivo.Sin.Nombre (Instagram) \n \n**EVENT FLOW** \nDOORS @ 5:30PM \nSCREENING & CONVERSATION with the filmmaker @ 6:00PM \n— \n**TICKETS** \nFREE TO ATTEND —DONATIONS TO SUPPORT KOLETIVO ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED: https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/gloria-rolando-in-philly \nSpace is limited\, advance registration is highly recommended. \n \nABOUT THE FEATURED ARTIST: \nGloria Rolando is a visionary filmmaker who illuminates Afro-Cuban history\, culture and resistance. \n \nABOUT THE FILM: \nDir. Gloria Rolando / 2003 / Cuba / 19 min / Spanish with English subtitles \nEl Alcarán (The Scorpion) is about carnaval in Havana and one comparsa especially\, which was founded in 1908 and dedicated to Yemaya. \n \nABOUT THE VENUE: \nMaking Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center is a nonprofit cooperative bookstore and social center that promotes collective knowledge\, skills\, and visions of liberation from our communities. \nFollow: @makingworldsbooks \n \nAccessibility: Making Worlds is an ADA-accessible space on the ground floor. The event setup is flexible and can accommodate a variety of needs. The bathroom is also ADA accessible with transfer rails (note: the door is not automatic). This is not a scent-free space. Please contact us with any questions or requests for specific accommodations. \n \nParking/Transportation: Street parking is available but somewhat limited. Making Worlds is a short distance from the 34 Trolley 45th street stop and the MFL 46th street stop\, and near several bus lines. \nCOVID Safety: \nOut of concern for everyone’s well-being as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger with us and expose new needs and vulnerabilities in our communities\, we strongly suggest advance registration to our events. \nAttendees are requested to wear masks at all times during the event. Please note that some events may require mandatory mask wearing. \nNote: there are ample opportunities to receive a free COVID-19 test\, vaccine\, or booster in most neighborhoods\, at walk-in clinics or by appointment. All of the COVID-19 vaccines are free. They are available to anyone in the United States. You do not need to provide identification to receive a vaccine. Visit phila.gov for latest info and please support the work of the Black Doctors’ COVID Consortium. \nAs always\, we would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for making better worlds. \n \nABOUT THE COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS: \nWOY MAGAZINE: An online magazine with 3 parts: blog\, bi-weekly newsletter\, and podcast. Come read\, learn and discuss about Haiti. Bilingual: English and Kreyòl \nLearn More: woymagazine.com \nFollow: @WoyMagazine (Instagram) \n \nCINÉSPEAK: \ncinéSPEAK is a Philadelphia-based arthouse cinema and journal that cultivates experiences and opportunities for filmmakers and moviegoers\, celebrating and strengthening local community and global movements for collective liberation. \nOur multidisciplinary work directly supports emerging artists\, filmmakers\, and writers through screenings\, salons\, and cultural reporting—all of which center the stories from those historically excluded in the film and media industry. We bring independent films to new audiences\, partnering with community organizations to create a more equitable and nourishing cinema ecosystem. \nSupport Our Work: https://givebutter.com/cinespeaklove \nFollow the Journey: www.cineSPEAK.org // @cineSPEAK (Instagram) \nStay in the Loop: https://bit.ly/cinéSPEAKMail
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/koletivo-sin-nombre-presents-gloria-rolandos-el-alacaran/
LOCATION:Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center\, 210 South 45th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK presents Best of Fests 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of some of our favorite short films by local filmmakers that have screened at Philadelphia film festivals this year.\n\n\nJoin cinéSPEAK for our third annual Best of Fests. In this program\, we feature some of our favorite short films from Philly-based filmmakers that recently screened at our region’s film festivals. The film screening will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A. \n \nThis program includes films that screened at BlackStar Film Festival\, Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival\, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival\, and Diamond Screen Film and Media Arts Festival at Temple University. \n \n**EVENT FLOW: \nDoors @ 6:30PM \nFilm Program @ 7:00PM \nQ&A with filmmakers to follow \n— \n**COVID SAFETY** \nMasking is encouraged. If you feel unwell or have had a known COVID exposure in the last 5 days\, please test\, mask\, and/or stay home. \n— \n**TICKETS: $10 \nIf you cannot afford the full ‘General Admission’ price\, please use the ‘Pay-What-You-Can’ ticket option\, No one turned away for lack of funds \n— \nABOUT THE PROGRAM — \nCURATOR STATEMENT: \nFor the third time\, it’s an incredible opportunity to present films made by Philadelphia filmmakers to Philadelphia audiences. Every year now\, I get the pleasure of watching some really compelling work from professional filmmakers\, artists\, and student filmmakers alike. Best of Fests is a commitment to making sure that filmmakers here in the 215 feel like they have screens and another space to showcase their work; and so we lean on film festivals here in Philadelphia to recommend some of their favorites. This year’s program is full of family: family stories\, family memory and history\, family loss\, and unexpected familial joys. We hope you enjoy! —Vernon Jordan\, III\, Curator At-Large \n \nTHE FEATURED FILMS: \nRock Springs  \nDir. David Huang / 2023 / 15 minutes \nFrom Sponsoring Partner Philly Asian American Film Festival \nA fictional retelling of the 1885 Chinese Massacre in Rock Springs\, Wyoming\, focusing on two Chinese miners—brothers Leo and Lor. \n \nA Million Dollar Cage  \nDir. Kyndra Kennedy / 2023 / 35 minutes \nFrom Sponsoring Partner Philly Latino Arts & Film Festival \nA Million Dollar Cage follows Kent Mendoza and a group of formerly incarcerated youth as they battle for justice in Los Angeles County\, fighting against outdated perceptions and political resistance to transform the broken youth justice system and secure the support and opportunities they were once denied. \n \nBaby Brother \nDir. Harold Batista / 2023 / 12 minutes  \nFrom Sponsoring Partner Diamond Screen Film Festival  \nIt’s the mid-eighties and six-year-old Timmy is going to be a big brother. There is nothing he wants more in life than the premier home video game system. When his mother loses the pregnancy\, Timmy offers to give up his video game savings to buy a new baby brother. \n  \nPerfect Strangers \nDir. Shawn Salomon / 2022 / 14 minutes \nFrom Sponsoring Partner Diamond Screen Film Festival  \nPerfect Strangers is a personal documentary that centers around filmmaker Shawn Salomon’s family and all of the experiences they’ve had growing up and learning about the existence of two younger sisters. \n \nDo You See Me  \nDir. Walé Oyéjidé / 2024 / 6 minutes and 25 seconds \nFrom Sponsoring Partner Blackstar Film Festival \nA love story about loss and never letting go. While wrestling with trauma\, a boy finds solace in waking dreams. \n— \nABOUT THE VENUE — The Rotunda \nThe Rotunda is a community-gathering place that is fueled by the belief that art is a catalyst for social change and that the arts can lead to the formation of meaningful partnerships between the University of Pennsylvania and surrounding neighborhoods. \nAccessibility: There are seven steps up to enter the venue on the entrance on the left side of the building. There is a ramp equipped for wheelchairs\, strollers\, walkers\, and all other assistive devices on the right side of the building\, which can be accessed by following the concrete path from Walnut Street. There is a single-occupancy\, all-gender\, ADA restroom with a baby changing station on the first floor. There are additional all-gender restrooms in the basement. The venue is not air conditioned. \nParking/Transportation: There is limited paid street parking available near the venue. The venue is a short distance from the 40th Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line and accessible by bus routes 40 and 42. There is a bike rack on site. \nLearn More: www.therotunda.org \nFollow: @the_rotunda_philly \n \n—GOT QUESTIONS?? Hit us up: info@cineSPEAK.org \n \nABOUT CINÉSPEAK: \ncinéSPEAK is a Philadelphia-based arthouse cinema and journal that cultivates experiences and opportunities for filmmakers and moviegoers\, celebrating and strengthening local community and global movements for collective liberation. \nOur multidisciplinary work directly supports emerging artists\, filmmakers\, and writers through screenings\, salons\, and cultural reporting—all of which center the stories from those historically excluded in the film and media industry. We bring independent films to new audiences\, partnering with community organizations to create a more equitable and nourishing cinema ecosystem. \ncinéSPEAK is an independent charitable 501(c)(3). \n \nFOLLOW THE JOURNEY–> \nwww.cineSPEAK.org \n@cineSPEAK (Instagram; Twitter; Facebook) \nSTAY IN THE LOOP—> https://bit.ly/cinéSPEAKMail \nSUPPORT OUR WORK —> https://givebutter.com/cinespeaklove
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-presents-best-of-fests-2024/
LOCATION:The Rotunda\, 4014 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK presents In Process with The Philadelphia Animation Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate salon-style conversation with members of Philadelphia Animation Ensemble as they share works-in-progress.\n\n\nIn Process is a cinéSPEAK event series that offers intimate screenings featuring acclaimed local filmmakers. In Process is an opportunity for makers and audiences to delve deep into their craft through dialogue and screening works-in-progress. These salon-style events are designed to inspire and educate both emerging and experienced makers by engaging in hands-on learning\, collaboration\, and experimentation. \n \nThe Philadelphia Animation Ensemble is an open collective of animators with vastly different techniques and styles who come together to play collaborative games and delight in experimental moving image. \n \n**EVENT FLOW: \nDOORS @ 4:30PM \nCONVERSATION & SCREENING @ 5:00PM \n— \n**TICKETS** \n$5-$15 Sliding Scale \nPlease pay as you’re able; No one turned away for lack of funds. Advanced registration is recommended as seating is limited and first come\, first served. \nDONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED! Every penny helps. Support our efforts to launch a brick-and-mortar indie art house cinema in West Philadelphia. \n \nAbout the Featured Artists: \n \nAmy Lee Ketchum \nAmy Lee Ketchum is a Chinese American artist and animator based in Philadelphia. She creates poetic narratives and tactile worlds in her animations which draw from personal and collective memory\, metaphysical narratives\, and dance. Amy teaches at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where she is the Chair of Animation. She is also a member of the artist collective Tiger Strikes Asteroid and a founding member of the Philadelphia Animation Ensemble. \nCybee \nCybee is an animator\, storyteller\, and ecologist living in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia. Their work is collaborative\, surreal\, and often pedagogical in nature\, employing a range of digital and analogue techniques. Currently\, they are using animation to share stories of collective struggles against displacement and to celebrate and deepen relationships to land. \n \nMaisie O’Brien \nMaisie is a Philadelphia-based shadow caster and educator. They have toured and practiced their original storytelling with communities including Studio 34\, Black Cherry Puppet Theater\, The Baltimore Crankie Festival\, and Asian Arts Initiative\, as well as developed shadows for collaborations with fellow artists in film\, dance\, music\, and theater. She also works to foster young voices via puppetry and narrative arts workshops\, summer camps\, and festivals. \n \nAbout the Films: \n \nLanterns presented by Amy Lee Ketchum \nLanterns is an experimental stop-animation that explores the connection between invasive species and xenophobia. By overlaying the history of the China trade with imagery of lanternfly squashing campaigns\, the film foregrounds the irony of simultaneous fetishization and othering of non-Western cultures. \n \nThe Word for World presented by Cybee  \nThe Word for World is a short poetic animation illustrating the stories of 6 land-defenders in Philadelphia and movements they are a part of. Deeply collaborative in nature – the project began with a community storytelling workshop\, in which activists wove together\, learned from\, and celebrated each other’s stories to generate a short script. The script is now being animated by 6 animators of various styles and mediums to create an exquisite-corpse-style animation. \n \nThe Artist presented by Maisie O’Brien \nThe Artist is an original short story about making mistakes and healing in better communication with the world\, told through illuminated crankie theater (scrolling panoramic art)\, shadow puppetry\, and song. \n \nAbout the Venue: \nMaking Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center is a nonprofit cooperative bookstore and social center that promotes collective knowledge\, skills\, and visions of liberation from our communities. \n \nFollow: @makingworldsbooks \n \nAccessibility: Making Worlds is an ADA-accessible space on the ground floor. The event setup is flexible and can accommodate a variety of needs. The bathroom is also ADA accessible with transfer rails (note: the door is not automatic). This is not a scent-free space. Please contact us with any questions or requests for specific accommodations. \n \nParking/Transportation: Street parking is available but somewhat limited. Making Worlds is a short distance from the 34 Trolley 45th street stop and the MFL 46th street stop\, and near several bus lines. \nCOVID Safety: \nMasking is encouraged. If you feel unwell or have had a known COVID exposure in the last 5 days\, please test\, mask\, and/or stay home. \n \nEmail us with any questions at info@cinespeak.org. \n \nABOUT CINÉSPEAK: \ncinéSPEAK is a Philadelphia-based arthouse cinema and journal that cultivates experiences and opportunities for filmmakers and moviegoers\, celebrating and strengthening local community and global movements for collective liberation. \n \nOur multidisciplinary work directly supports emerging artists\, filmmakers\, and writers through screenings\, salons\, and cultural reporting—all of which center the stories from those historically excluded in the film and media industry. We bring independent films to new audiences\, partnering with community organizations to create a more equitable and nourishing cinema ecosystem. \n \nSUPPORT OUR WORK–> https://givebutter.com/cinespeaklove \nFOLLOW THE JOURNEY–> \nwww.cineSPEAK.org \n@cineSPEAK (Instagram; Twitter; Facebook) \nSTAY IN THE LOOP—> https://bit.ly/cinéSPEAKMail
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-presents-in-process-with-the-philadelphia-animation-ensemble/
LOCATION:Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center\, 210 South 45th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philly Climate Works & cinéSPEAK present Razing Liberty Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community screening and conversation with local organizers leading the fight for housing rights and climate justice!\n\n\n**EVENT FLOW** \n6 PM: Doors & Meet & Greet with community organizers \n7 PM: Film Screening: What Needs to Be Done: Six Stories of Built to Last (short film) and Razing Liberty Square (feature film) \n9:30 PM: Post-Screening Community Conversation facilitated by Gabe Castro (‘Reel Impact: From Streets to Screens’ columnist\, cinéSPEAK journal and member programming manager at PhillyCAM) and featuring lead organizers from— \n\nPhilly Thrive\nSave Chinatown Coalition\nHERE 4 Climate Justice Coalition (Housing Equity\, Repair\, and Electrification for Climate Justice)\nHunting Park Neighborhood Association\n\n— \n**TICKETING** \nSuggested donation of $5-$10\, no one turned away for lack of funds \n \n— \n**ABOUT THE FILM PROGRAM** \nRazing Liberty Square \nDir. Katja Esson / US / 2023 / English with open captions / 1hr 26 min \nEight miles inland of Miami’s beaches\, Liberty City residents fight to save their community from climate gentrification: their land\, sitting on a ridge\, becomes real estate gold. \n \nWhat Needs to Be Done: Six Stories of Built to Last \nDir. Linnea Bond / US / 2023 / English / Excerpt Length: TBD \nSix incredible women from the Hunting Park neighborhood in Philadelphia talk about their experiences with the Built to Last program\, through which they received free essential repairs to their homes\, and bring attention to the widespread need across the city for comprehensive home repair. \n \n— \n**COVID SAFETY** \nThis event is indoors. Masks are requested. If you are feeling sick\, we kindly request that you stay home. \n \n— \n**ABOUT THE VENUE** \nAsian Arts Initiative \nLocated in Philadelphia’s Chinatown North\, Asian Arts Initiative is a multidisciplinary arts center offering exhibitions\, performances\, artist residencies\, youth workshops\, and a community gathering space. \nAccessibility: This venue is ADA accessible and has non gendered restrooms. \nParking/Transportation: Nearby public parking lots are located along Vine Street as well as on Callowhill between 12th and 13th Streets. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. AAI is accessible via the Broad Street line (Race-Vine stop)\, Market-Frankford line (13th or 11th Street stops)\, Jefferson Station (Regional Rail)\, and the 22 and 45 SEPTA bus lines. \nLearn More: https://asianartsinitiative.org/ \nFollow: @asianartsphilly \n \n— \nABOUT THE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS: \nPhilly Climate Works: Philly Climate Works (PCW) is a project of Sierra Club PA focused on advancing equity\, justice\, and resilience as the foundation of a safe climate future for Philadelphia. \n \nLearn More: https://phillyclimateworks.org \n \ncinéSPEAK: \ncinéSPEAK is a Philadelphia-based arthouse cinema and journal that uses film as a cultural tool to celebrate and strengthen movements for collective liberation. \nOur multidisciplinary work supports emerging artists and writers and ranges from screenings to salons to cultural reporting–all of which center the stories from those historically-excluded by engrained power structures. We bring independent films to new audiences\, often partnering with community organizations to support grassroots movements and mobilize local cinephilia. \nLearn More: www.instagram.com/cinespeak \n \nPhilly Thrive: \nPhilly Thrive organizes for environmental\, racial\, and economic justice in the poorest big city in the U.S. They work to heal the unmet needs the current extractive economy creates for communities while taking direct action to transform the extractive economy into a regenerative one. \nLearn More: https://www.phillythrive.org \n \nSave Chinatown Coalition: \nDefending Chinatown and the heart of Philadelphia from an exploitive arena. Anchored by @apipennsylvania & @asianamericansunited\, everyone welcome. \nLearn More: https://noarenaphl.org \n \nHERE 4 Climate Justice Coalition (Housing Equity\, Repair\, and Electrification for Climate Justice) \nThe HERE 4 Climate Justice coalition brings together community organizations\, home repair providers\, workforce and community development partners\, and climate justice groups across Philadelphia to fight for safe\, healthy\, affordable\, fossil-free housing for all. \nLearn More: www.here4climatejustice.org \n \nHunting Park NAC: \nThe Hunting Park Neighborhood Advisory Committee (HPNAC) is a 501(c)3 non profit organization\, established to promote the general development\, welfare and well being of all people residing or established in the Hunting Park Community. Their commitment is to develop the Hunting Park Community\, focusing on\, but not limited to the areas of housing\, education\, economic development\, social welfare\, area beautification and recreation\, without displacing residents. \nLearn More: www.huntingparknac.org \n \n— \nGOT QUESTIONS?? Hit us up: info@cineSPEAK.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-climate-works-cinespeak-present-razing-liberty-square/
LOCATION:Asian Arts Initiative\, 1219 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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