Preview Latino Public Broadcasting's new film, "El Poeta," followed by a moderated discussion led by Dr. David Shirk, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at University of San Diego.
Both heartbreaking and inspiring, ?El Poeta? tells the story of renowned Mexican poet Javier Sicilia and the brutal killing of his 24-year-old son, Juan Francisco. His death?collateral damage in a drug war that has left more than 100,000 dead or missing since 2006?ignited mass protests and an ongoing international movement for peace after. A film by Kelly Duane de la Vega and Katie Galloway of Loteria Films, ?El Poeta? airs Sunday, May 12, 2015 at 11:00 PM on KPBS TV as part of VOCES, Latino Public Broadcasting?s arts and culture series on PBS, presented by PBS SoCaL.
Dr. David Shirk, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at University of San Diego, who directs the Justice in Mexico Project (justiceinmexico.org), conducts research on Mexican politics, U.S.-Mexican relations, and law enforcement and security along the U.S.-Mexican border. For ten years he directed the Trans-Border Institute, which works to promote greater analysis and understanding of Mexico, U.S.-Mexico relations and the border region.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Logan Heights Library
567 S 28th Street
San Diego, CA 92113
Tuesday, April 28 - 6:00 PM
For more information, contact Clare Pister at: (619) 594-2487
Both heartbreaking and inspiring, ?El Poeta? tells the story of renowned Mexican poet Javier Sicilia and the brutal killing of his 24-year-old son, Juan Francisco. His death?collateral damage in a drug war that has left more than 100,000 dead or missing since 2006?ignited mass protests and an ongoing international movement for peace after. A film by Kelly Duane de la Vega and Katie Galloway of Loteria Films, ?El Poeta? airs Sunday, May 12, 2015 at 11:00 PM on KPBS TV as part of VOCES, Latino Public Broadcasting?s arts and culture series on PBS, presented by PBS SoCaL.
Dr. David Shirk, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at University of San Diego, who directs the Justice in Mexico Project (justiceinmexico.org), conducts research on Mexican politics, U.S.-Mexican relations, and law enforcement and security along the U.S.-Mexican border. For ten years he directed the Trans-Border Institute, which works to promote greater analysis and understanding of Mexico, U.S.-Mexico relations and the border region.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Logan Heights Library
567 S 28th Street
San Diego, CA 92113
Tuesday, April 28 - 6:00 PM
For more information, contact Clare Pister at: (619) 594-2487
