WATSONVILLE—Film Screening: Councilwoman

Still from Councilwoman. WATSONVILLE—In partnership with the Watsonville Film Festival Pajaro Valley Arts presents Councilwoman by Margo Guernsey. Politicians aren’t often full-time hotel housekeepers, union members, grandmothers, and immigrants working service jobs. Carmen Castillo changes that when she wins a seat on the City Council in Providence, Rhode Island. She maintains her cleaning job, as she takes on her new role in politics. This film is a journey behind the scenes of politics, after the election. Margo Guernsey documents American stories where the protagonists work in challenging spaces towards a more equitable world. This is her first feature length documentary. This is a free event, ADA accessible, with free parking. This project is supported by a Humanities for All Quick Grant. For more information, go to https://pvarts.org/articles/current-exhibit/ or contact Hedwig Heerschop, Exhibit Coordinator, 831-722-3062, Hedwig@pvarts.org or Maria Gitin, Curator at msgitin@mariagitin.com