FILM ON HISTORIC 2006 IMMIGRANT MARCH PREMIERES IN JUNE
The much awaited film documentary of San Jose’s historical massive May 1, 2006
immigrants rights march was released recently on Cinco de Mayo. The film, titled
El Gigante Awakens
is the latest work by local veteran theatre artist and filmmaker Adrian
Tepehua Vargas. Produced by Casa Vargas Productions in association with MiO Productions, the
film is meant to be a tribute to all those that marched that day for social justice.
The 50 minute film is illustrative of the national events that took place on May 1, 2006, with the
largest mobilization of street demonstrations in the history of the United States. The film speaks
to the issue of the rights of immigrants (primarily Latino) through their own perspective and eyes.
The film focuses on the particular march/demonstration which occurred in San Jose, California.
Through varied broad and spectacular visual images of the march and its spirited participants,
along with interviews, music, and photography, the energy, spirit and hopes of the people is
artfully captured in its dramatically historic essence.
The DVD version of the film may now be obtained in San Jose at the Pagesincolor.com fair trade
crafts store located at 888 East Santa Clara Street. This unique arts and crafts shop is also the
authorized dealer for T-shirts, buttons, and other crafts from the United Farm Workers’ Union.
The film also features spectacular photography by Rosario Vital, Elena Robles, Sharat G. Lin,
Jesus Flores, Mario Ayala and Jesus M. Mena Garza.
There will be public premiere showings of
El Gigante Awakens
on June 22, 23, and 24, 2007, at
the Antonio Soto Theater located at Center for Employment Training located at 701 Vine Street
in downtown San Jose. The festive premiere weekend will include cultural programming and
performances by musicians, dancers, poets, as well as free viewings of the film. In addition to the
showings of the film, the five viewing events will be presented according to the following
schedule:
6/22/07 – 8:00PM
GALA WORLD PREMIERE
Musical Concert by Conjunto Libertad
Film:
El Gigante Awakens
Reception following program in honor of
march organizers, artists, and premiere sponsors
Admission: $50 per person
6/23/07 – 5:00PM
POESIA/SPOKEN WORD
Roberto Duran
Adriana Cabrera-Garcia
Yosimar Reyes
Agustin Palacios
Film:
El Gigante Awakens
GRATIS! FREE!
6/23/07 – 8:00PM
DANZA AZTECA
Calpulli Tonalehqueh
Film:
El Gigante Awakens
$5 per, $10 familia-6 max
6/24/07 – 4:00PM
POESIA/SPOKEN WORD
Agustin Palacios
Yosimar Reyes
Roberto Duran
Jaime Ponce
Film:
El Gigante Awakens
GRATIS! FREE!
6/24/07 – 7:00PM
MUSICAL CONCERT
Cafecito and the Pueblo All-Stars
Latin Jazz/Rock, Salsa, Tex-Mex
Film:
El Gigante Awakens
$5 per, $10 familia-6 max
GALA Premiere tickets can be purchased at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce located at 310 South First
Street in downtown San Jose. Community sponsors of this event include MACSA (Mexican-American
Community Services Agency, San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, and MACLA
(Movimiento Artistico Cultural Latino Americano). Media Sponsors include: KDTV Univision 12 and
KFSF Telefutura 66.
For additional information and movie trailer: www.elgiganteawakens.com or call (408) 540-6831.
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