Documentary Films
Cuban Roots/Bronx Stories
Cuban Roots/Bronx StoriesHighlights the historical journey of an Afro-Cuban family, from Jamaica, to Cuba, to the Bronx, revealing that the Cuban-American experience is more diverse, racially and ideologically, than we are often led to believe. |
Disobeying Orders: G.I. Resistance to The Vietnam War
Disobeying Orders: G.I. Resistance to The Vietnam WarFocuses on the antiwar movement within the armed forces during the Vietnam War. |
With a Stroke of the Chaveta
With a Stroke of the ChavetaA poetic documentary short that leaves us wondering where to draw the line between "worker" and "intellectual." |
Remembering the Mamoncillo
Remembering the MamoncilloThe history and cultural importance of the Recordando el Mamoncillo festival and El Club Cubano is brought to life by dance scenes, testimonies of long-time members of the club and musical performances by Chico Alvarez y su Palo Monte, Son Sublime, the Charanga All-Stars, and Orquesta Broadway. |
Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route
Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal RouteFollows Wendell Watkins on the route where he has delivered mail for 26 years. The stories and observations that he and his customers share reveal resilience, struggle, and grassroots reimagining what their city may become. |
A Humble Giant: 70 Years Defending Immigrants and Radicals
A Humble Giant: 70 Years Defending Immigrants and RadicalsTells the story of legendary attorney Ira Gollobin, who was instrumental in crafting the practice of combining brilliant legal work and social justice organizing to successfully fight for immigrants’ and political activists’ rights. |
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City Lore Documentary Institute - August 2013
I couldn't be more excited to teach the video strand of the City Lore Documentary Institute in August 2013. Elena Martinez and Steve Zeitlin have brought together an incredible mix of institutions and people who do profound work in documenting and celebrating the diverse grassroots culture and history of New York City.
Applications are due April 30! http://citylore.org/urban-culture/city-lore-documentary-institute/
CUBAN ROOTS/BRONX STORIES in Syracuse
Catch CUBAN ROOTS BRONX STORIES at the Community Folk Art Center’s Caribbean Cinematic Festival on Sunday February 10 at 3PM, followed by a discussion with Danielle Brown, Professor of Music History & Cultures.
With a Stroke of the Chaveta to be Screened at Cena Martiana
On Monday January 28, 2013 The Bronx Music Heritage Center will host El Club Cubano Inter-americano's "Cena Maritiana," a cultural dinner honoring the birth of José Martí, one of the great leaders of the Cuban & Puerto Rican struggle for independence from Spain. Grito Productions is proud to screen WITH A STROKE OF THE CHAVETA as part of the evening's activities.