Happening Here: Land of Opportunity Screening August 14, 2010

NOVAC is proud to present a sneek peek at the groundbreaking documentary LAND OF OPPORTUNITY, produced and directed by Luisa Dantas (WalMart: The High Cost of Low Price).

The film is a multi-platform documentary project that tells the stories of a diverse group of people as they struggle to rebuild post-Katrina New Orleans. From the urban planner to the immigrant worker to the public housing resident, the film’s protagonists hail from different walks of life but share a stake in the rebirth of this beloved city. Through their eyes, we experience the dramatic ups and downs of a massive urban reconstruction process.

As the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches on August 29th, 2010 and our eyes and minds remain fixed on the recent tragedy in Haiti and the unprecedented catastrophe of the BP oil spill, LAND OF OPPORTUNITY reveals that the lessons of New Orleans have only become more relevant in the past few years.

The event is free of charge will take place at Warren Easton High School (3019 Canal st) from 5-9 pm on Saturday, August 14. In addition to the film screening, the event will offer performances by Day Labor Theater of Revolution, Stephen Gladney, and New Orleans slam poet, Sunni Patterson as well as a special question and answer session with the filmmakers and protagonists featured in the film. Food and beverage from local vendors will also be available for purchase.

Along with NOVAC, other community partners of the film include: The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, PATOIS: The NOLA International Human Rights Film Festival, and Survivors Village.

“There is so much to learn from New Orleans and the incredibly resilient people here” says Dantas, “and it’s important that people understand that what happens in New Orleans does not stay in New Orleans.  These issues are affecting cities across this country.”  As our tagline says, “Happening to a city near you….”

To learn more about the film and Jolu Productions, please visit their website.

To RSVP visit our Facebook Event Page

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