Location

Featuring film, spoken word poetry, performance art, and more!

With commentary by Jennifer Cover Payne, President, Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

The Charles Sumner School - 1201 17th Street, NW

DCAC: “Los Treinta (The 30 Years)”; Essay + Performance
An essay and performance on the experience of Salvadoran immigration to Washington, D.C.
Silver Spring Media Arts: “The Redskins Winning Years”; Documentary Short
A short film on the legacy of the Redskins focusing on their winning streak in the 80s and 90s.

Ward 7 Arts Collaborative: “Dance Griot, the Legacy of Melvin Deal”; Documentary Film
A documentary focusing on the life of Melvin Deal and his influence in his beloved Ward 7.

Anacostia Museum: “East of the River: Change and Continuity”; Book
Manuscript for a book about the evolutions of communities east of the River.

Latin American Youth Center: “DC Youth Pride”; Zine + Exhibit
A youth project documenting the LGTB movement in Washington.

City Arts: “Murals of Washington, DC: Spectacle and Message”; Website
A website devoted to explaining the history and meaning of public murals in the District starting with 25 from 1980 - 2009.

Women in Film & Video: “30 Years of Women making Film”; DVD + Panel Discussion
A video project for the 30th anniversaries of the WF&V and the Humanities Council celebrating D.C. women in documentary film.

The Word Works: “Lip Smack: A History of Spoken Word Poetry in D.C.” Beltway Editions Booklet
A printed booklet on the history of Spoken Word Poetry in D.C.