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Film: The Mission, Screening and Panel Discussion

Thursday, 12/8/2022
6:30 - 7:30
Koret Auditorium
Main Library
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100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

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The Mission PosterA not to miss screening of The Mission, followed by a panel discussion and Q & A. 

 

When COVID-19 hit, Valerie Tulier-Laiwa knew her neighborhood would be greatly affected. With the help of several childhood friends, she jumped into action to meet the needs of the Latino community and beyond. Her personal story isn't just what brought her here, it's what keeps her going.

 

Panelists include Valerie Tulier-Laiwa, community activist and coordinator of the Latino Task Force, Lydia Chávez, artist and executive editor of Mission Local and Hélène Goupill, filmmaker. 

 

The film is a collaboration with Mission Local, Still I Rise Films, Lydia Chávez, featuring the work of the Latino Task Force. Filmed and edited by Helene Goupil, Illustrations by Molley Olson, music by Javi Jiménez and sound mix by Lemon DeGeorge. 

 

Connect

Hélène Goupill - Website | Hélène Goupill - Twitter | Hélène Goupill - Instagram

Mission Local - Website | Mission Local - Twitter | Mission Local - Instagram

Still I Rise Films - Website | Still I Rise Films - Twitter | Still I Rise Films - Instagram

Lydia Chávez - Website | Lydia Chávez - Twitter | Lydia Chávez- Instagram

Latino Task Force - Website | Latino Task Force - Twitter | Latino Task Force - Instagram

 


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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.


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