Delaware/Maryland
Screening of ESTAMOS AQUI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Feb. 1, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Wendi Dennis
Rehoboth Beach Film Society
107 Truitt Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-645-9095, ext 2
wendi@rehobothfilm.com
MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY CONTINUE DELMARVA ROOTS ON FEB 19.
Milton Historical Society and Rehoboth Beach Film Society continue the Delmarva Roots film series on Friday, Feb 19, with a screening of “Estamos Aqui” at 7:00 PM at Milton Theater.
The story of one community in a changing nation, “Estamos Aqui” explores the evolving social, political, and economic landscape of Georgetown, Delaware. As the United States experiences the largest immigration wave in its history, this rural farming community becomes home to thousands of predominantly Guatemalan immigrants, fleeing from war and poverty in their homeland. Their struggles for safety and employment shed light on the challenges facing millions of Latin Americans who have come to the United States in search of the American Dream. While lawmakers argue over immigration reform and Minutemen patrol the Mexican border, millions of documented and undocumented immigrants alike are raising their voices to convey one undeniable truth: Estamos Aqui! [2006, runtime: 90 minutes, not rated]
Following the encore presentation of this film, Margaret Reyes, the Social Justice Chairperson of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs, will lead a panel discussion about immigration in this region and the nation as a whole.
Tickets for this event are $4 and are available by calling either the Rehoboth Beach Film Society at 302-645-9095, ext. 1, or the Milton Historical Society at 302-684-1010. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The Milton Theater is located at 110 Union Street, Milton Delaware. Delmarva Roots will conclude on March 18, featuring Hands of Harvest preceded by the short film Tindewoks, both made by local filmmakers.
The Milton Historical Society is a nonprofit cultural and educational organization dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the history of Milton and the Broadkill Hundred. The Society collects, preserves, and interprets stories, artifacts and documents related to Milton and the Broadkill Hundred for study and education. We welcome the participation of people of all ages in sharing informative and engaging experiences that will encourage them to discover and appreciate their heritage.
The mission of the RBFS is to promote the art of film and, through outreach initiatives, to entertain, educate, and enrich the cultural life of local and extended communities. The Film Society sponsors monthly screenings, special events, and the annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (November 10-14, 2010). The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is supported, in part, by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 645-9095.
Feb. 1, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Wendi Dennis
Rehoboth Beach Film Society
107 Truitt Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-645-9095, ext 2
wendi@rehobothfilm.com
MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY CONTINUE DELMARVA ROOTS ON FEB 19.
Milton Historical Society and Rehoboth Beach Film Society continue the Delmarva Roots film series on Friday, Feb 19, with a screening of “Estamos Aqui” at 7:00 PM at Milton Theater.
The story of one community in a changing nation, “Estamos Aqui” explores the evolving social, political, and economic landscape of Georgetown, Delaware. As the United States experiences the largest immigration wave in its history, this rural farming community becomes home to thousands of predominantly Guatemalan immigrants, fleeing from war and poverty in their homeland. Their struggles for safety and employment shed light on the challenges facing millions of Latin Americans who have come to the United States in search of the American Dream. While lawmakers argue over immigration reform and Minutemen patrol the Mexican border, millions of documented and undocumented immigrants alike are raising their voices to convey one undeniable truth: Estamos Aqui! [2006, runtime: 90 minutes, not rated]
Following the encore presentation of this film, Margaret Reyes, the Social Justice Chairperson of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs, will lead a panel discussion about immigration in this region and the nation as a whole.
Tickets for this event are $4 and are available by calling either the Rehoboth Beach Film Society at 302-645-9095, ext. 1, or the Milton Historical Society at 302-684-1010. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The Milton Theater is located at 110 Union Street, Milton Delaware. Delmarva Roots will conclude on March 18, featuring Hands of Harvest preceded by the short film Tindewoks, both made by local filmmakers.
The Milton Historical Society is a nonprofit cultural and educational organization dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the history of Milton and the Broadkill Hundred. The Society collects, preserves, and interprets stories, artifacts and documents related to Milton and the Broadkill Hundred for study and education. We welcome the participation of people of all ages in sharing informative and engaging experiences that will encourage them to discover and appreciate their heritage.
The mission of the RBFS is to promote the art of film and, through outreach initiatives, to entertain, educate, and enrich the cultural life of local and extended communities. The Film Society sponsors monthly screenings, special events, and the annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (November 10-14, 2010). The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is supported, in part, by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 645-9095.
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