Hosted by PATOIS Film Festival
In-person
When
Jun 30, 6:00 PM CDT
Where
2372 St Claude Ave
2372 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70117
Price
Free Screening
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Resistance & Joy: Reclaiming Power
These short films, curated by Color Congress, explore activism, cultural preservation, and collective action in the face of systemic injustice. The films highlight activism, social justice movements, and the fight for equity across different communities. From cultural preservation to political resistance, these stories showcase the ways people organize, resist oppression, and work toward change.
DOCUMENTARY | 1 hour 10 mins | 2025
About the film
The Resistance & Joy Screening Tour is a bold new initiative by Color Congress presenting a powerful slate of short documentaries, all directed by filmmakers of color. These films highlight activism, social justice movements, and the fight for equity across different communities.
From cultural preservation to political resistance, this block of films showcase the ways people organize, resist oppression, and work toward change.
OHIO IS IN THE HEART Directed by Sonia Desai Rayka
ON ALL FRONTS Directed by Joua Lee Grande
SOMETHING ABOUT THESE WATERS Directed by Malaya Ulan
THE PEOPLE COULD FLY Directed by Imani Dennison
TERNURA RADICAL (RADICAL TENDERNESS) Directed by Celina Galicia
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 10m
Released
2025