Dr. Llorens at Work
The movies are made! You can see them here.
The Gala Premiere was held and nearly 200 folk turned out to enjoy the small but powerful films made by our refugee and immigrant students.
Our nine students, from Burma, Mexico, Bhutan, Togo, Niger, Liberia and Spain,all created short (1-3 minute) movies on the theme of “My Journey.” Each student interpreted that idea differently. It was wonderfully empowering to be able to produce a graphic and dramatic presentation about one’s life, said one refugee. Now these students have a skill that will allow them to produce simple movies about their communities, their cultures, and themselves.
Thanks to the American Friends Service Committee for co-sponsoring the Movie Making Class for Refugees and Immigrants. Thanks to the many volunteers who gave many hours of their time sharing their knowledge and skills. Thanks also to the Greensboro Historical Museum for hosting the Gala Premiere of the movies.
Be watching for an announcement of our next Movie Making Class for Refugees and Immigrants, sometime early in 2010.
