Gabriela Cowperthwaite ’93 will screen and discuss her latest feature documentary The Grab, which continues her tradition of changemaking media demonstrated by Blackfish (2013). In The Grab, Cowperthwaite follows journalist Nathan Halverson and his team at the Center for Investigative Reporting as they lay bare the mechanisms through which wealthy corporations and government forces are grabbing up land and water rights globally.
Prof. Broderick Fox will screen and discuss the cultural implications of his feature documentary, fresh off a global festival tour including BFI Flare London and LA's own Outfest. The film won Best Documentary at Reel Q Pittsburgh, and Edge Media Network writes "In the process of combing through the insights his three subjects offer around grooming, body hair, gender identity, and gender presentation, Fox’s film uncovers some poignant—and even startling—revelations about social roles, common spaces, and the breadth and depth of masculinity." Prof.
For 22-23, the theme is “Oxy Creates!” the first time the series has focused solely on media produced by MAC faculty and Oxy alumni. All events take place in the Choi Auditorium and are free and open to the public, with first come, first served seating.
Prof. Aleem Hossain will screen and discuss his sci-fi dramatic feature set in a near-future Los Angeles. The film garnered the Best Film Award at Sci-Fi London, and Film Threat calls it “A shining example of indie filmmaking at its finest.” Hossain will be joined by cinematographer Julie Kirkwood, lead actor Brian Silverman, VFX supervisor Blaise Hossain, and composer Chanda Dancy in a post-screening Q&A moderated by Prof. Jonathan Wysocki. Note the film is rated R for violence and language.
There will be a 6pm reception preceding the talk.
There is a related arts workshop with Crawley on Feb. 17.
Facilitated by RAs and Project SAFE Peer Advocates, this semester-long series offers space to reflect upon and build resources for creating safety for ourselves in the Oxy community. Locations TBA!
Facilitated by RAs and Project SAFE Peer Advocates, this semester-long series offers space to reflect upon and build resources for creating safety for ourselves in the Oxy community. Locations TBA!
Join Project SAFE in honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month with our annual Take Back the Week programming! Centered around both Denim Day and Take Back the Night, this years’ events include healing spaces, opportunities to participate in awareness-raising, and workshops to facilitate creative expression.
With food, drinks, raffles and more!
Doors open at 6:30pm. Film begins at 7pm. Running time: 94min.
Panelists include:
Baktash Ahadi: Executive Producer of Retrograde, survivor of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Peace Corps veteran, and former combat interpreter and cultural advisor for the US military, Baktash is a tireless storyteller and advocate for conflict refugees and underrepresented communities.