Monday, October 14, 2024 6pm to 7pm
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3630 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Please join Susana Rojas, executive director of San Francisco’s Latino advocacy group Calle 24, as well as producer/director Andrew Jameson for a screening of a short film from the new documentary series FACES OF THE CITY, to be followed by a panel conversation.
FACES OF THE CITY explores areas of hope amidst a growing crisis in San Francisco. In the wake of the tech industry boom, which showcased the city’s focus on innovation, many unintended consequences have arisen—including gentrification, homelessness, and crime.
Against a global narrative for San Francisco that has become quite dire, FACES examines the unsung heroes working in the community to uplift those who are struggling to survive in the Bay Area. It showcases the passionate advocates in the Asian, Black, and Latino communities who are making a difference every day — preserving culture, nurturing the forgotten, and ensuring that people continue to thrive in the face of a changing landscape. Tonight, the film being screened will center on Latino advocacy group Calle24, which is a legendary force for good in the Fillmore district.
Jameson is a writer, director, and producer, serving as partner at The Turnpike Alliance, a content venture formed with actress Tisha Campbell and dedicated to uplifting unheard voices. His credits include Power (Starz), The Good Life (TBS), Dream School (Sundance Channel), Living Lohan (E), Bullrun (SpikeTV), Say it in Song (MTV), and Feast (Dimension). He has lectured at Columbia University, the University of Southern California, and Georgetown University, and has been profiled in publications including The New York Times, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and the Los Angeles Times.
Born in Bogota, Colombia, Rojas is a renowned social justice advocate that has worked in San Francisco’s Mission community for over 30 years. As executive director of Calle 24, she has dedicated her life to empowering residents of the Mission — preserving culture in the face of gentrification and displacement and offering hope to a historic community that could be facing extinction. RSVP here.
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