Movies That Matter Presents "L.A. Real: A Theatrical Reel"
Caltech's Movies That Matter features L.A. Real: A Theatrical Reel, a film of the solo performance piece written and directed by Theresa Chavez, a 7th generation Californio and performed by actress Marlene Beltran, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Ramo Auditorium at 7:30 PM. The film was directed by Claudio Rocha with vintage photography and painting, original music and video vignettes featuring Marco Rodriguez as Rodolfo Serling in a homage to The Twilight Zone.
Pondering its complicated layers, a Latina dives deep into her California ancestral history and how she should embrace it on a personal, political and cultural level. How can she connect to a past that has been nearly lost in time and move forward with a deeper sense of her identity?
Written and directed by Theresa Chavez, and with original video, music, painting, and vintage photography, L.A. Real peels away L.A.'s fantasy past to find a deeper, visceral connection for the 8th generation Southern California Latina.
A Q&A with the playwright/director will following the screening. Admission is free but reservations are strongly recommended.