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For over 20 years, "Las Patronas," a group of Mexican women, have provided meals to Central American migrants traveling atop the U.S. bound train, La Bestia. Their mission goes beyond humanitarian aid, symbolizing resistance against a system that criminalizes migrants. A discussion will follow the screening of the film.
Durante más de 20 años, un grupo de mujeres mexicanas conocidas como “Las Patronas” han proporcionado comida a migrantes centroamericanos que viajan sobre el techo del tren, llamado La Bestia, que va hacia los Estados Unidos. Su misión va más allá de la ayuda humanitaria, y simboliza la resistencia en contra de un sistema que criminaliza a los migrantes. A continuación habrá una discusión.
AGE GROUP: | Adults 50+ | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures | Everybody Reads | Español | English | Discussion groups | Arts |
Mon, Feb 10 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Feb 11 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Feb 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Thu, Feb 13 | Closed |
Fri, Feb 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Feb 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Feb 16 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM |