7:00 – 8:30 pm
NHCC | Bank of America Theatre
Join us for the Albuquerque premiere of Savior, a short film directed, edited, and filmed in Albuquerque by filmmaker Ray Santisteban. The film features Albuquerque poet Marcial Delgado, who has been invited to create a dialogue between the community of poets in Albuquerque writing on immigration and Dr. Laura Belmonte, an Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at UNM and author of the book Borderland Brutalities: Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands in Literature, Culture, and Art.
Film Screening, Poetry, and Conversations featuring Ray Santisteban, Marcial Delgado, Laura E. Belmonte, Levi Romero, Demetria Martinez, Kristin Patton, Savannah Rodriguez, Scarlett Cortez, Zahra Marwan, Maragret Randall, & Michelle Otero.
Free community event.
This event will create a space for poets and filmmakers to discuss their artistic practices, exploring how these mediums can raise awareness about social issues affecting our Hispanic community in Albuquerque and what this means for a sanctuary city. Given the current political climate and the looming presidential policies for the next four years, there are significant concerns regarding immigration policy and reform, which must take priority as the future of undocumented individuals in our communities hangs in the balance. By facilitating these discussions and embracing freedom of expression, we aim to cultivate an environment where people can confront the realities of undocumented individuals and their humanity as they face threats.
Screening: Savior | Director: Ray Santisteban | Writer: Marciel Delgado | Producer: Ray Santisteban | Talent: Marciel Delgado | Year Released: 2024 | Country: USA | Length: 1:23