February 2020
March 2020
Between 2 Worlds: Untold Stories of Refugees from Laos
Through photos, documents, cultural artifacts, and video recordings of first-person narratives, Between Two Worlds tells refugees’ stories in their own words, tracing their lives amidst U.S. bombings and other attempts to “contain” communism in Southeast Asia in general and Laos in particular, and of their journeys from their homes in Laos to reeducation camps, to refugee camps, to finding new homes in the United States. The Center for Lao Studies formed a team of cultural consultants, historians, museum professionals, graphic…
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VIRTUAL PROGRAM-The Fight in the Field (1997) Screening & talk with Filmmakers
VIRTUAL PROGRAM In light of COVID 19, the Museum is hosting virtual programs in the month of April 2020. Watch The Fight in the Fields and join us for a Q&A with the filmmakers! PART I Virtual Screening The Fight in the Fields (1997) Available FREE April 3 - 4, 2020 The film will be available on VIMEO for 24 hours at https://vimeo.com/402634148 PART II Virtual Q/A with Filmmakers Ray Telles & Rick Tejada-Flores Saturday April 4, 2020 5:00 PM PST Zoom…
Find out more »Virtual Program: Indigenous Resilience & Activism
The Richmond Museum of History & Culture is presenting a series of virtual programs through April 2020. Virtual Program on Saturday April 11, 2020 5:00 PM PST Indigenous Resilience & Activism in the East Bay Film Screening & Zoom Room Conversation Join Zoom Meeting at https://4cd.zoom.us/j/927868536 Meeting ID: 927 868 536 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Introduction & Part I: Beyond Recognition (2014) a film by Michelle Grace Steinberg 5:00 – 5:35 PM About the Film: After decades struggling to protect her ancestors' burial…
Find out more »Virtual Program: Gov. Alvarado Documentary Film
The Richmond Museum of History & Culture is presenting a series of virtual programs through April 2020. Join us on Zoom: https://4cd.zoom.us/j/825993579 Film Screening Juan B. Alvarado Governor of Alta California (1836-1842) An original documentary film by David Anaya about San Pablo's Most Famous Citizen! Join us in virtual film screening program of the first bio-documentary on one of early California’s Mexican period Governors, Juan B. Alvarado (1836-1842). Juan B. Alvarado (1809-1882) born & raised in Monterey under the Spanish crown,…
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