From crossing borders to bringing food justice to a new country, these short films follow the journey of individuals on a path to creating community and finding empowerment in their passion.
Films that will be shown:
La Tierra del ?xodo
Dir. Skinner Myers
A Mexican street kid confronts the harsh realities of the border between the United States and Mexico as he attempts to assist an abducted American teenager.
Length: 10:52
Hector Barajas's Long Road Home
Dir. Alejandro Tamayo
Hector Barajas is a U.S. military veteran. He was deported to Mexico in 2004. After Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned the conviction that got him deported, the U.S. approved his application for citizenship. We followed his journey back to the country he considers home.
Length 7:42
So?adoras
Dir. Issa Tuxpan
So?adoras is the story of 3 women who have in common the realization of the so-called American dream, but a bad move of fate, they are deported to Mexico via the border of Tijuana, where they currently live alone and far from their family, who are in the United States, while they learn to live in a city they do not know.
Length: 10 min
The Kitchenistas of National City
Dir. Mary Ann Beyster
The Kitchenistas' stories reflect the many challenges community face and gave inspiration to others for making healthier choices for their families and building stronger, empowered communities.
Length 23 min
From Winter to Spring
Dir. Melinda James
A documentary short about an East Oakland woman's utilization of her urban garden to explore paths of healing, connection to her ancestors and land, and mortality.
Length: 7:09
Appetite for Equity
Dir. Cheo Tyehimba Taylor
A group of mothers of students in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego faced a problem: their kids were not eating lunch and had problems focusing in class. Due to dietary restrictions of their Muslim faith, they were unable to eat the school lunches. The film tells the story of a small group of committed mothers, student activists, and local BHC organizers as they take on the entire school district, get halal lunches permanently incorporated into the menu, and change policy across the district. BHC site: City Heights San Diego.
Length: 10:29 min
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Bread & Salt
1955 Julian Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Wednesday, October 24 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Films that will be shown:
La Tierra del ?xodo
Dir. Skinner Myers
A Mexican street kid confronts the harsh realities of the border between the United States and Mexico as he attempts to assist an abducted American teenager.
Length: 10:52
Hector Barajas's Long Road Home
Dir. Alejandro Tamayo
Hector Barajas is a U.S. military veteran. He was deported to Mexico in 2004. After Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned the conviction that got him deported, the U.S. approved his application for citizenship. We followed his journey back to the country he considers home.
Length 7:42
So?adoras
Dir. Issa Tuxpan
So?adoras is the story of 3 women who have in common the realization of the so-called American dream, but a bad move of fate, they are deported to Mexico via the border of Tijuana, where they currently live alone and far from their family, who are in the United States, while they learn to live in a city they do not know.
Length: 10 min
The Kitchenistas of National City
Dir. Mary Ann Beyster
The Kitchenistas' stories reflect the many challenges community face and gave inspiration to others for making healthier choices for their families and building stronger, empowered communities.
Length 23 min
From Winter to Spring
Dir. Melinda James
A documentary short about an East Oakland woman's utilization of her urban garden to explore paths of healing, connection to her ancestors and land, and mortality.
Length: 7:09
Appetite for Equity
Dir. Cheo Tyehimba Taylor
A group of mothers of students in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego faced a problem: their kids were not eating lunch and had problems focusing in class. Due to dietary restrictions of their Muslim faith, they were unable to eat the school lunches. The film tells the story of a small group of committed mothers, student activists, and local BHC organizers as they take on the entire school district, get halal lunches permanently incorporated into the menu, and change policy across the district. BHC site: City Heights San Diego.
Length: 10:29 min
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Bread & Salt
1955 Julian Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Wednesday, October 24 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
