Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Free screening of two short documentaries

Santa Monica Public Library is hosting a free screening of two short documentaries tomorrow night. Each film will be followed by discussion with the filmmakers.

SOUTH CENTRAL FARM: Oasis in a Concrete Desert (6:30pm)
This 24 minute documentary tells the ture story of the controversy involving urban farmers and their supporters- including celebrity tree sitters, developers and the City of Los Angeles- over the South Central Farm, the largest and most bio-diverse urban farm in the U.S. Q & A with filmmaker Sheila Laffey, farm leader Tezozomoc, and activist John Quigley will follow the screening.

SHOW ME THE WAY (7:15pm)show me the way documentary pic
Follow the stories of five urban high school kids with diverse backgrounds and needs as they navigate the challenges of home and school life while supported by a dedicated mentor. Directed by William Gazecki and Sheila Laffey, the film is 56 minutes long. A Q & A with co-director Laffey and associate producer/editor Tim Kitz will follow the screening.

When: Thursday, January 7, 2010
Time: 6:30pm & 7:15pm
Location: Santa Monica Public Library
MLK Jr. Auditorium
601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404
Cost: Free and open to the public

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