Oakland's communities tell our own stories through short personal films followed by community dialogues with guest speakers. This is the third in a series of three events in October 2023.
"Coach Emily" (Pallavi Somusetty)
Emily Taylor is an Oakland-based queer Black rock climbing coach who supports young girls and non-binary kids of color as they grapple with discrimination in the outdoors.
- With guest speaker and community partner Emily Taylor (Brown Girls Climbing).
"Wake The Town" (Bryan Wiley)
Wake The Town features the personal stories of former Oakland residents from the Black community and their complex relationship with rapid gentrification.
- With guest speaker La'Donna Mitchell.
"Synchronized" (Corinne Cueva)
Inspired by Godfrey Reggio's 1982 film Koyaanisqatsi, Synchronized was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic and features voices from BIPOC LGBTQ+ Oakland residents along with beautiful takes of Oakland’s changing urban landscape.
- With guest speaker Maria Clara Merçon and community partner Carmen Wong (Three Thirty Three Arts).
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Masks are recommended and will be provided at the event.