California Humanities A State of Open Mind
ROMEO IS BLEEDING follows young writer Donté Clark as he channels Shakespeare to help heal his community.
Read More »Support Us at a Screening of a Celebrated California Film
SAN FRANCISCO—Night of Ideas
A 7-hour marathon of philosophical debate, keynotes, panels, performances, and interactive experiences.
Read More »LOS ANGELES―From Here to Home: American Stories about Immigration and Belonging
At the Ace Hotel Theater, view three short films about Immigration and Belonging.
Read More »LOS ANGELES–GREEN BOOK: A Free Screening Hosted by California Humanities and AMC on Nov 29
LOS ANGELES– California Humanities and AMC invite you to an exclusive screening of the new film, Green Book. Green Book is a film that explores history and culture while piquing curiosity to learn more. California Humanities also does this through grants and special programs that reach into every corner of our state that touch …
Read More »Film screening: BARAKA featuring live Danza Azteca and Discussion
OAKLAND--Visit the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) for a free screening of the visually stunning and thought-provoking documentary film “Baraka,” accompanied by a brief live Danza Azteca (Mexica) presentation with In Xochitl in Cuicatl, discussion, and refreshments.
Read More »Romeo Is Bleeding Screening
EL CERRITO– A screening of ROMEO IS BLEEDING at El Cerrito High School Theatre. Synopsis: From Executive Producer Russell Simmons and Director Jason Zeldes, comes an award-winning documentary following Donté Clark, a young poet transcending the violence in his hometown by writing about his experiences. Growing up in Richmond, CA, a …
Read More »Romeo is Bleeding Screening
EL CERRITO– A screening of ROMEO IS BLEEDING at El Cerrito High School Theatre. Synopsis: From Executive Producer Russell Simmons and Director Jason Zeldes, comes an award-winning documentary following Donté Clark, a young poet transcending the violence in his hometown by writing about his experiences. Growing up in Richmond, CA, a …
Read More »Romeo Is Bleeding Screening
EL CERRITO– A screening of ROMEO IS BLEEDING at El Cerrito High School Theatre. Synopsis: From Executive Producer Russell Simmons and Director Jason Zeldes, comes an award-winning documentary following Donté Clark, a young poet transcending the violence in his hometown by writing about his experiences. Growing up in Richmond, CA, a …
Read More »Film Screening and Discussion: Born in East LA
LA HABRA-- Professor Glen Mimura will facilitate a discussion of the eccentric immigration satire Born in East L.A. (Cheech Marin, 1987), leading with brief comments on the film’s historical context and its uncanny resonances with our current cultural-political climate.
Read More »Film Screening and Q&A: LIFE AFTER LIFE
OAKLAND-- LIFE AFTER LIFE was filmed over 8 years and is told through the lens of three men and their families as they share their path to prison and their challenging journey home. We hope you can join us for the film and a panel discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker and local community leaders.
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