Collective Resistance
Thu 24.10.
12:30
Cinema
Arsenal 1
Two short political films that demonstrate the impact of filmmaking as an instrument and platform for collective resistance. In 1970, thousands of demonstrators gathered at New Haven to protest against the trial of Black Panther Party members.
Director
May First Media (incl. Nick Doob, Josh Morton)
USA / 1970
22 min.
/ DCP
/ Original version
In 1970, thousands of demonstrators gathered at New Haven to protest against the trial of Black Panther Party members. A group of Yale students documented the protests in MAYDAY.
Director
Arturo Ripstein
Mexico / 1974
30 min.
/ DCP
/ Original version with English subtitles
In LA CAUSA, Chicano leader César Chávez, president of the United Farm Workers union, speaks about the difficulties faced by Mexican people in a number of US states. The short film brings to light the struggle of a movement and a community to preserve their culture in the face of social and economic pressure.
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