This Black History Month, VPL is partnering with the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC) to present two powerful films showcasing stories of Afro-Latinidad.
Following each screening, there will be a thought-provoking moderated discussion led by storyteller and community organizer Coral Santana.
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On February 26 we are screening Dólares de Arena (Dominican Republic, 2014), directed by Laura Amelia Guzmán and Israel Cárdenas
Synopsis: An older European woman becomes enchanted with a young Dominican woman who must struggle to make ends meet. Love brings a flow of entanglements in a drama which unfolds like palm trees in an irresistible storm.
Discussion themes: portrayals of Blackness and queerness in Latinx cinema, the intersections of femininity and Blackness, and the impact of class and whiteness on queer dynamics in Latin America.
Rating: NR (not rated)
Runtime: 84 mins
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Coral Santana is an Afro-Dominican storyteller, community organizer and equity consultant based in K'emk'emeláy̓ (Vancouver). They have developed cultural programming focused on exploring Blackness, Queerness and Latinidad for various organizations, including the Museum of Anthropology and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Coral holds a BA in Film Studies with a minor in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia
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Please register. You do not need to present proof of registration. Our staff will have a list of all registrants at the door. Drop-ins are welcome if there's seats available.