The Importance of Representation: Cinematic Offerings from AdeRisa Productions

This event includes screenings of various short films from AdeRisa Productions, under the direction of Adelina Anthony and Marisa Becerra. Their company focuses on producing Two Spirit, LGBTQ+POC films with an emphasis on Xicana/o/x, Chicanx, Mexican, and Latinx stories. The first event includes a discussion with Anthony and Becerra and a screening of six award-winning short films: The Good Kind (2014), Gold Star (2016), Amigas with Benefits (2017), Guarding Santos (2019), Ode to Pablo (2019), and La Serenata (2019).

Generously supported by: Women’s and Gender Studies, LGBTQ Office, Latinx Advisor Office, Cinema and Media Studie, Education, American Studies, Latin American Studies, Spanish, Media Arts and Sciences, English and Creative Writing, Latinx Studies Minor