10/15/09 Film & Culture Series: 'Colonialism: Puerto Ricans and the (Un)American Way?'
Miles McAfee
Film & Culture Series
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/filmandcultureseries/film_culture.asp
Presents;
'Colonialism: Puerto Ricans and the (Un)American Way?'
Featuring the film:
'THE BORINQUENEERS'
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http://www.borinqueneers.com/
Plus new short film:
'La Operacion' - In 1937, a bill was passed in Puerto Rico allowing the sterilization
of women on the island. One woman will have to make the life altering choice of whether or not to go
through with this procedure.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009
Founders Auditorium
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Doors Open At 6:15 P.M.
Open Mic At 6:30 P.M.
Film & Culture Series Begins At 7:00 P.M.
Following the film there will be a community discussion featuring:
Rosa Clemente - Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate for 2008
Victor Cruz - Filmmaker
and YOU!!!
Miles McAfee
Film & Culture Series
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/filmandcultureseries/film_culture.asp
Presents;
'Colonialism: Puerto Ricans and the (Un)American Way?'
Featuring the film:
'THE BORINQUENEERS'
http://www.borinqueneers.com/home
Plus new short film:
'La Operacion' - In 1937, a bill was passed in Puerto Rico allowing the sterilization
of women on the island. One woman will have to make the life altering choice of whether or not to go
through with this procedure.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009
Founders Auditorium
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Doors Open At 6:15 P.M.
Open Mic At 6:30 P.M.
Film & Culture Series Begins At 7:00 P.M.
Following the film there will be a community discussion featuring:
Rosa Clemente - Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate for 2008
Victor Cruz - Filmmaker, Actor, Stand Up Comedian
Hector Ortiz - MEC Dean of Students
Not4Prophet - Emcee of political Hip Hop group, X-Vandals, and founder of arts and agitation collective Ricanstruction Netwerk.
and YOU!!!
Take the #2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Franklin Ave. stop.
The auditorium is between Crown & Montgomery Sts.
Seating is limited and on a first come basis
To guarantee seating RSVP at mi...@mec.cuny.edu <mailto:mi...@mec.cuny.edu> or 718-804-8815
The Borinqueneers, the first major documentary to chronicle the never-before-told story of the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit in the history of the U.S. Army. Narrated by Hector Elizondo, the documentary explores the fascinating stories of courage, triumph and struggle of the men of the 65th through rare archival materials and compelling interviews with veterans, commanding officers, and historians.
The 65th Infantry Regiment was created in 1899 by the U.S. Congress as a segregated unit composed primarily of Puerto Ricans with mostly continental officers. It went on to serve meritoriously in three wars: World War I, World War II and the Korean War. The unit was nicknamed after "Borinquen", the word given to Puerto Rico by its original inhabitants, the Taino Indians, meaning "land of the brave lord".
When they were finally called to the front lines in the Korean War, the men of the 65th performed impressively, earning praise from General MacArthur. They performed a critical role containing the Chinese advance and supporting the U.S. Marines in the aftermath of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Sent to every corner of the peninsula, they showed outstanding resilience and a legendary fierceness as combatants, even as they faced discrimination within the Army. But in the fall of 1952 the regiment was at the center of a series of dramatic events that would threaten its very existence.
Puerto Ricans occupy a special place in the history of the U.S. Army. Because of the island's commonwealth status, they don't have the right to vote in U.S. elections, and yet they serve in the military and can be drafted. For many of the veterans of the 65th, this paradox became an incentive to be even more patriotic, to prove themselves in battle 200%.
Although thousands of Puerto Ricans have served courageously in the Armed Forces since World War I, their contribution and sacrifices have gone largely unnoticed. Until now. The Borinqueneers explores the rich history of this unique regiment and uncovers the circumstances that led to its darkest hour. This film is a result of extensive historical research and interviews with 250 veterans and commanding officers of the 65th Infantry from all over the United States and Puerto Rico. We have been honored by their support and willingness to share their stories with us.
* Winner, Award of Excellence, Accolade Television Awards, 2008
* Winner, Best Puerto Rican Documentary, Rincon International Film Festival, 2008
* Winner, Best Professional Documentary, Real to Reel International Film Festival, 2008
* Honorable Mention, Chris Awards, 2008
* Nominee, Best Documentary for Television, Imagen Awards, 2008
* Finalist, Estela Award, National Association of Latino Independent Producers, 2008
* Official Selection, Cinesol Film Festival, 2008
* Official Selection, Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival, 2008
* Official Selection, Orlando Latin American Film & Heritage Festival, 2008
* Official Selection, Puerto Rican Film Series, PRIAC, 2007
Miles McAfee
Film & Culture Series
'Pan Africanism or Perish - Black In The Age Of Obama'
http://www1.cuny.edu/forum/?p=4524
Featuring the film:
'Neo African Americans'
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/filmandcultureseries/film_culture_upcoming.asp
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
Following the film there will be a community discussion featuring:
Lola Adesioye, Writer
Dr. Maria Delongoria, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education
Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Professor, City College of New York
Kola Nut, Radio Host WLIB
Kamene Thomas, Upward Bound Director Kamene Thomas
Tyrene Wright, Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
&
YOU
Founders Auditorium
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Doors Open At 6:15 P.M.
Open Mic At 6:30 P.M.
Film & Culture Series Begins At 7:00 P.M.
'Neo African Americans' - The Neo-African Americans explores how rapid, voluntary immigration from Africa and the Caribbean is transforming the "African-American" narrative.
There are millions walking down the streets of America who look ethnically African but are not necessarily African-American. But if you see them down the street, you can't tell the difference from African-Americans. Consequently, the stories of some of the fastest growing immigrant populations have been lost in the traditional African-American narrative.
Consider that between 1980 and 2005, the foreign born black population more than tripled, Haitians quadrupled and Ethiopians increased 13 times. With this trend, the very expression "African-American" becomes problematic. Is it based on race, ethnicity, history, culture, citizenship, residency or something else? Depending on your definition, is an Afro Latino immigrant African-American? Is a black African immigrant African-American? Is a white African immigrant African American?
We will address these issues and more.
Take the #2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Franklin Ave. stop.
The auditorium is between Crown & Montgomery Sts.
Seating is on a first come basis to guarantee seating RSVP at mi...@mec.cuny.edu <mailto:mi...@mec.cuny.edu> or 718-270-6096
Fall Film Culture Series Schedule
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Cultivating, Assimilating, Co-opting Culture
Film : 'The Only Good Indian'
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Miles McAfee
This past weekend it just won,
Best Director,
Actor
&
Supporting Actor at the
American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco!!!!!
Straight from Sundance
New York Premiere
Thursday Nov. 19th
'Film & Culture Series'
Presents:
'The Only Good Indian'
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/filmandcultureseries/film_culture_upcoming.asp
Founders Auditorium
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Doors Open At 6:15 P.M.
Open Mic At 6:30 P.M.
Film & Culture Series Begins At 7:00 P.M.
Jerome James
Joy Nadella
GMF Featuring Quan Pennz
LaRue & The Movement Band Featuring:
THE B.U.R.N. U MOVEMENT (The Best Under Rated Now Unified)
Take the #2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Franklin Ave. stop.
The auditorium is between Crown & Montgomery Sts.
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