This second edition of Oaktown Stories highlights the voices of Oaktown in three short films followed community dialogues hosted by Re-Take Oakland filmmakers and guest speakers.
"Women Who Ride" (Jessica Jones) is an intimate portrait of D'Vious Wayz, Oakland's first black women's motorcycle club, as they come together to build a community around their passion for riding. Featuring guest speakers Frankie "Tish" Edwards and other D'Vious Wayz Motorcycle Club members. This sneak peak will introduce the themes and characters that will appear in a longer film slated to finish this fall.
"Queen of the Court" (Jenn Lee Smith) focuses on Cheri King, a tennis tournament director and coach, as she teaches students the art of tennis and shares ways it may bridge socio-economic gaps. Featuring guest speakers Cheri King and Scott Ferris of Berkeley Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront.
"For Love and Legacy" (A.K. Sandhu) follows Dana King and Fredrika Newton as they create the first public art sculpture honoring Huey Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, and how they reconcile their mixed-race identity. Featuring guest speakers Dana King and Fredrika Newton of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation.