Latinx & Proud / Film Screening

Dear Friends,  Start off with some puppet karaoke. Enjoy a conversation with a local theater legend. Celebrate the work of Latinx literary voices. Listen to a concert of a soulful, funky album release. Explore the African Diaspora with the final night of a film festival. And watch a regional premier of an unreleased film! We continue to add to the calendar, so check your inboxes and our channel often. All of the programming is free and streamed online.       TUESDAY, November 17, 7:00 PM Latinx & Proud! Reading Series Returns Run time: 90 minutes This installment of the Latinx & Proud! Reading Series features Casandra López, Angela Velez, Feralcat aka Roger Romero, and surprise guests hosted by Eloisa Amezcua. Join us to celebrate the work of Latinx literary voices as this series celebrates one year of empowering local and national Latinx authors and performers. This event is in proud partnership with Casa San Jose-Pittsburgh and PEN America's DREAMing Out Loud project. ¡Ven a celebrar con nosotros! (Come celebrate with us) Learn more.   Register Now for Free       MONDAY, November 1423, 7:00 PM Film Screening of NOWHERE presented by ReelQ Run time: 120 minutes  This program includes an exclusive interview with directors David and Francisco Salazar and two of the films main actors. Film synopsis: Adrian and Sebastian live an openly gay life in New York as Immigrants. When Sebastian's visa is rejected, the two must decide whether to return to Colombia where they face rejection and persecution for their sexual orientation or do whatever is necessary to stay in the United States. Either way, the thoughts and discussions associated with the decision will have a profound effect on the couple. Hitting upon hot button issues Nowhere places its characters within the context of the difficult immigration situation in the US and furthering a sense of homelessness and lack of belonging for the main protagonists. Learn more.   Register Now for Free     Copyright © 2020 City of Asylum, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: City of Asylum 40 W. North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212