ALTAR: Cruzando Fronteras, Building Bridges

Sponsored by McAllen Chamber of Commerce * Art That Heals, Inc. * South Texas College * El Zarape Press * UTPA Library * Mexican American Studies Program (UTPA) * MFA in Creative Writing Program (UTPA) * Writers Bloc (UTPA) A film by Paola Zaccaria and Daniele Basilio (2009) Thanks to our sponsors: Mcallen Chamber of Commerce, Art That Heals, Inc., South Texas College, El Zarape Press, UT-Pan American Library, Mexican American Studies Program (UTPA), MFA in Creative Writing Program (UTPA), Writers Bloc (UTPA). Phone: (956) 358-7211

A documentary film . . .  . . . celebrating the life of our querida, Gloria E. Anzaldua Artwork courtesy of Celeste De Luna WHAT: Screenings of the film and other discussions/activities/workshops will be held in the Rio Grande Valley. . WHEN: Schedule is as follows for Oct. 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2009 Event times will vary throughout, with daytime and evening receptions, screenings, etc. FYI: All events will be free and open to the public. Times and locations subject to change. Contact: Local contact in the RGV is Daniel García Ordaz, @ 956-358-7211. To contact the film director, e-mail Paola Zaccaria, University of Bari, Italy at: mestiza@libero.it The film will be screened also in Austin @ UT (Oct. 20) and San Antonio @ UTSA (Oct. 22). Wednesday, Oct. 14: Screening of film followed by discussion/Q&A Featuring Dr. Paola Zaccaria, director and producer Artwork on display by Celeste De Luna South Texas College (Pecan Campus) Library: Rainbow Room Corner of 29th & Pecan Blvd., McAllen Contact Esther García at (956) 872-6485 3 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14: Welcoming Reception with Dr. Paola Zaccaria, director and producer; also meet a cast member and artists with Anzaldua-inspired work. Artwork on display by Celeste De Luna McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 E. Ash Ave., McAllen. Contact Martiza Muñoz at (956) 682-2871 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15: Screening of film followed by discussion and Q&A on Gloria and film Featuring Dr. Paola Zaccaria, director and producer Artwork on display by Celeste De Luna and Beatriz Guzman The University of Texas-Pan American: International Trade and Technology Bldg. (near bookstore) 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg 12—1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15: Screening of film with extended introduction/comments by director Featuring Dr. Paola Zaccaria, director and producer Artwork on display by Celeste De Luna and Beatriz Guzman The University of Texas-Pan American: International Trade and Technology Bldg. (near bookstore) 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg 7 p.m. SEATING IS LIMITED; FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Saturday: Oct. 17: Filmmaking Workshop for the Rio Grande Valley Film Commission Featured Speaker: Dr. Paola Zaccaria, director and producer McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash St., McAllen 2 p.m. Artwork courtesy of Celeste De Luna ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (unless otherwise noted) [ALTAR: Cruzando Fronteras, Building Bridges] [ALTAR: Film Synopsis] [ALTAR: Questions & Answers with the Director] [ALTAR: Expanded Presentation by the Director] [ALTAR: Director's Statement] [ALTAR: Cast List] [ALTAR: Technical Credits & Music]

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