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Chunky Sanchez Film Screening

May 9, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm PDT

- Free

Please join the Leichtag Foundation, Alliance San Diego and Espinosa Productions on Thursday, May 9th at 6PM, for a screening of Singing Our Way to Freedom, a documentary produced and directed by Paul Espinosa that tells the story of Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez, a leader of the Chicano movement and United Farm Workers Movement with Cesar Chavez. Chunky’s musical storytelling and songs of freedom have been revered for decades, offering inspiring narratives for generations of activism. You can view the film trailer here.

Program
6:00pm
Doors open with food/drinks

6:30pm
Welcome by the Leichtag Foundation
Conversation led by Paul Espinosa, the filmmaker, and Andrea Guerrero, Executive Director of Alliance San Diego, including an update on U.S. immigration issues and “Know Your Rights” information.

7:00pm
Film screening

8:30pm
Lessons for activism inspired by Chunky Sanchez

Details

Date:
May 9, 2019
Time:
11:00 am - 2:30 pm PDT
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

The Hive

Details

Date:
May 9, 2019
Time:
11:00 am - 2:30 pm PDT
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

The Hive