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SUMMARY:Fist Up Film Festival - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:FIST UP FILM FESTIVAL\nFist Up Film Festival presents 3 days of films that inspire discussion\, foster understanding\, and build visual connections between global and local struggles. This pop-upsfocus is on Immigration.\n\nDay 1\nThurs\, April 17 | 6-9PM – Series of Short Film Screenings + Discussion\nFeature Film: Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay\n\n\nFeature: “Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay“\nA powerful story of two undocumented Latinx mothers seeking sanctuary in churches to protect their families from deportation.\n\n\nDay 2\nFri\, April 18 | 6-9PM – Feature Film + Discussion\n\n\nShort Film Series: Immigration + Culture\nA curated short film selection explores identity\, migration\, and cultural memory. \n\n‍The Game God(S): A powerful film narrated by Oakland poet laureate Ayodele Nzinga that delves into how Black communities navigate survival through underground economies forged by centuries of systemic racism and exclusion.‍\nBoat People: An animated documentary that uses the striking metaphor of childhood memories—where a mother rescued ants from sugar water and later received the favor back—to trace one family’s daring escape across the turbulent waters of history.‍\nAnansi the Spider: A vibrant tale in which a small spider with big ambitions challenges the jungle’s mightiest\, capturing the elusive Snake to ultimately earn the title “King of the Jungle” and keeper of its stories.‍\nThe People Could Fly: A reflective documentary that illuminates the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville—from segregated roller rinks to cultural safe havens—capturing decades of joy\, resistance\, and community.‍\nWe are Taíno: A compelling journey following a Taino woman from the U.S. Virgin Islands as she reclaims her indigenous heritage and aspires to become the first female Kasike (chief) of her tribe.\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\nSat\, April 19 | 6-9PM – Feature Film: Nos Tenemos / We Still Here – Screening + Workshop led by Fantauzzi bros\n\n\nFeature: “Nos Tenemos / We Still Here“\nA coming-of-age story following the youth of Comerío\, Puerto Rico\, as they organize and lead in the aftermath of Hurricane María.\n\n\n\nJoin us for three days of films\, post-screening dialogue\, and workshops!
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/fist-up-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025
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