The InterCultural Center (ICC) of Sonoma State University is proud to announce the upcoming Fall Multicultural Film Series from September 21, 1999 to November 11, 1999. The film series is held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. in Ives Hall, room 119 and is free to the public.An hour and a half of moderated discussion follows each film. The films, explore various aspects of multiculturalism and various diversity-related issues.
For further details on these and other InterCultural Center events, please see http://www.sonoma.edu/ICC or call the ICC office at 664-2537.
A parking fee of $1.50 (six quarters) is required in all general lots, Monday through Thursday until 10 p.m. Reserve parking by special permit only.
*9/7; Hollywood Shuffle. A drama/satire about a talented young Black actor confronting racial stereotypes in Hollywood. Its strong performances and right-on feel provide a thought-provoking yet humorous fare.
*9/21; Making Peace. Youth Struggling for Survival; Like Father, Like Son. Nationally acclaimed writer and poet Luis Rodriguez tells the story of his personal journey and transformation from an East Los Angeles gang member to teacher and mentor to Chicago's street kids. Rodriguez' mission to save his son, Ramiro - a member of a Chicago street gang - from prison is also documented, along with their struggle to heal their relationship scarred by Luis' past neglect of his son.
*10/12; Slam! Ray Joshua, a talented poet, is forced to redirect his life after getting busted on petty drug charges. He is encouraged to use his gift to voice the anguish of his lost generation. Upon his release, ray participates in a poetry "slam," giving a painfully rousing plea to other Black males.
*10/26; Skin Deep. Students from UMASS Amherst, Texas A&M and UC Berkeley representing vastly different racial, religious and economic backgrounds come together and confront diversity related issues. They are from all over the country - small rural towns, huge cities, liberal, conservative, wealthy, middle class and poor families.
*11/9; The Color of Fear. An award winning film documentary shown on the Oprah Winfrey Show, is a ground breaking film about the state of race relations in America as seen through the eyes of eight men of various ethnicities.
*11/23; The Way Home. Women, representing a cross-section of cultures - Indigenous, Asian, European, African, Arab, Jewish, Latina and Multi-Racial - speak about race, gender and class in the U.S. The result is an inspiring picture of women moving beyond the duality of black and white. With uncommon courage, the women speak their hearts and minds about resistance, love, assimilation, beauty standards, school experiences, and more.
