“Oaktown Stories” Film Screening and Community Dialogue (Oakland)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Oakland’s communities tell our own stories through short personal films followed by community dialogues with guest speakers. This is the second in a series of three events in October 2023.

Featured Films:

“This Adventure Called California” (Jennifer Huang)
Recently-divorced Arnoldo comes to the United States from Mexico to win back his family but meets only brutality and despair, until a chance encounter at a racquetball court changes the course of his life.
– With guest speaker Arnoldo Lopez and community partners Rafael Bautista (US Advisory Council on Human Trafficking), Nur Jannah Kaalim (Filipino Advocates for Justice), and Josué Revolorio (Multicultural Institute).

“My Name is Lai” (Lucy Saephan)
Lai, a Mien American elder, shares her memories as a refugee survivor of war in hopes to heal invisible wounds and not be forgotten.
– With guest speaker and community partner Jae Saechao (Cold Rice Collective).

“Bayanihan & Resilience” (Jocelyn Tabancay Duffy)
Penny Baldado, a queer Filipino immigrant and proud owner of Café Gabriela, makes it through the COVID-19 pandemic by giving back to Oakland.
– With guest speaker and community partner Penny Baldado (Café Gabriela).

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