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“Such a compelling blend of art, personal narrative, and historic documentation. As powerful as the film is, I found myself to be even more moved by listening to the panel session about the ongoing challenges of the continued fight for change and equality...I think many students walked away feeling a sense of belonging, respect and a responsibility to not let your stories (and just as importantly, their stories) go unheard or untold.“
— Harold F. Burgess II, University of Maryland
“La Manplesa is a phenomenal, eye-opening documentary. Because it sheds light on an often-forgotten piece of our city's history, it has the ability to bring about healing in those whose lives are connected to the migration stories of people from El Salvador. Students were grateful for the opportunity to reflect on a piece of history that is their history, the history of their parents, and that of their community.“
— Javier Bustamente, Catholic University
“Sharing this film has been an opportunity to confirm how important it is for people to see themselves, their stories and how that causes people to push through the silences that are created because of the trauma our history carries.”
— Sami Miranda, Poet / Memory Keeper
“With its mix of individuals’ testimonies, music, spoken word, and sketched out drawings, LA MANPLESA blends different forms of art to create a masterful film. The energy and community that the film brought was amazing to watch and experience.”
— Karina Galiano, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
“La Manplesa is an excellent teaching tool. It asks hard questions about the relationship among race/ethnicity, citizenship status, and the history of policing within DC and nationally. Most importantly, it treats the voices and artistry of people on the ground with integrity.”
— Elaine A. Peña, George Washington University
PAST SCREENINGS
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
UC IRVINE
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
CENTRAL AMERICAN VOICES / UC BERKELEY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
POCHA HOUSE
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY
BETHESDA FILM FEST
BATES COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL HIP HOP FESTIVAL
GALA HISPANIC THEATRE
MANY LANGUAGES ONE VOICE
ADOBO DMV @ THE KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
AFI LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
SUNS CINEMA
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER
CINE+MAS SAN FRANCISCO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL (DCPS)
CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL (DCPS)
OLD GREENBELT THEATRE
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL LIBRARY
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE
THE OUTRAGE
RHIZOME COMMUNITY ARTS SPACE
NEXT STEP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
LATIN AMERICAN MONTESSORI BILINGUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
DC INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
METROBAR
ADAMS MORGAN PLAZA
MOUNT PLEASANT LAMONT PARK
MOUNT PLEASANT LIBRARY
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
FREE VERSE POETRY FESTIVAL
UC SANTA BARBARA
CARLETON COLLEGE
GUILFORD COLLEGE
FESTIVAL DE CINE LATINO AMERICANO
HOMIES UNIDOS
HOBART & WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES
HYATTSVILLE LIBRARY
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS (DCPS)
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
E.L. HAYNES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL
MARET SCHOOL
ART ALL NIGHT
BREAD FOR THE CITY
