The Film and Video Center of the National Museum of the American Indian
in association with Cinema Tropical
presents
2501 Migrants: A Journey
(2009, 54 min. Mexico). Director: Yolanda Cruz (Chatin).
Thursday, October 28, 6pm;
Saturday, October 30, 2pm
When Zapotec artist Alejandro Santiago returns home to Teococuilco, Oaxaca, he finds a virtual ghost town. In response, he creates a monumental art installation comprised of 2,501 life-size ceramic sculptures that pays homage to each person who left the village in search of a better life. This feature documentary explores questions of art, artist, and indigenous community in the context of global migration.
Discussion with director Yolanda Cruz follows both screenings.
Admission is free. One Bowling Green, New York, NY. Reservations are recommended: www.nativenetworks.si.edu/nn.html or (212) 514-3737.
Subway: 4/5 to Bowling Green, R/W to Whitehall, 1 to South Ferry.
www.nativenetworks.si.edu (English) / www.redesindigenas.si.edu (Spanish).
