East Austin Stories – Spring 2014

Student Documentary Filmmakers at the University of Texas at Austin...

When:
May 8th at 9:15 PM
Where:
Kenny Dorham’s Backyard
East 11th St
Austin, TX 78702

You can see earlier East Austin Stories online at
EastAustinStories.org

For More Information Contact:
Andrew Garrison
agarrison@mail.utexas.edu
(512) 925-6769

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Come join neighbors, friends, and the student filmmakers of UT’s East Austin Stories class for the screening of twelve new, short-documentary films on Thursday May 8th at two different east side locations.  First, at 7:00 p.m. the Parish Hall of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on East Tenth and Navasota Streets and, then again, that same night, at 9:15 p.m., outside, at Kenny Dorham's Backyard, next to the historic, Victory Grill.

East Austin is a fusion of people, places, and stories, often unseen or unnoticed.  University of Texas film students find stories and bring them to you.  This semester, students have collaborated with artists, businesses, and communities to create an exciting variety of short documentaries including:

Danza Guerreros Azteca, the traditional dance group who make their own costumes and carry on a tradition that dates back hundreds of years, in order to save their own culture.

Urban Farms, a look at the controversy surrounding an East Austin urban farm and its. surprising role in the larger issue of the city's gentrification.

SprATX In the past year SprATX  has dramatically changed the game for many local artists and their work. By providing a reliable space to sell their work, network with other artists, and collaborate efficiently, SprATX has grown at exponential rates.

Esquina! A short film about the owners of Esquina Tango and the community that has grown around this non-profit organization committed to spreading culture through health, language and dance.

Travis State School, the former “mental institution” that was once home to men and women, residents and staff, that, through the years, became a place where relationships grew and residents thrived.

Plus, stories about singer/songwriter Danny Malone, East Austin Chickens, Inside Books, Fixies and the folks who love them, and much more.  Two free screenings on the same night, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall, across the street from the Texas State Cemetery at Navasota and East 10th Streets, and then again at 9:15 at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard, on East 11th next to the Victory Grill.  All screenings are free. See previous East Austin Stories documentaries on the website EastAustinStories.org
Partial list and photos on next page:

 

Lacey Roop Produced by Cherie Bugtong, Ivy Chiu, and Kari Shrode East Austin's own Lacey Roop, reveals her views on the world through her slam poetry with themes of imagination, science, human acceptance and a sense of home.	Photo Credit - Ivy Chiu
Urban Farms Produced by Erin Chaiken and Joshua Garza A look at the controversy surrounding an East Austin urban farm. The film delves deeper into the farm's surprising role in the larger issue of the city's gentrification.   .	Photo Credit - Joshua Garza
Dale Dale Dale Produced by Jocelyn Zuniga, Marcelo Flores, and Wendy Gonzalez This short documentary tells the story of husband, father and piñata shop owner, Isaias Hernandez and his struggle to make the "American Dream" a reality for his family.	Photo Credit - Jocelyn Zuniga
Danny, alone Produced by Nicole Geller, Santiago Dietche, and Rachel Gutknecht Danny Malone, an Austin musician, explores the line between functional and dysfunctional living and writing.	Photo Credit - Rachel Gutknecht
Eastside Feathers Produced By Nicole Geller, Jocelyn Zuniga, and Hassan Parvaiz An inside look into the lives of a flock of chickens highlighting their struggles, passions, and daily routines. This short documentary also delves into the lives of the owners and their connection to their urban chickens.	Photo Credit - Nicole Geller
Esquina! Produced by Miguel Johnson, Morgan Long, and Carlos Ramirez A short film about the owners of Esquina Tango and the community that has grown around this non-profit organization committed to spreading culture through health, language and dance.	Photo Credit - Miguel Johnson
Inside Books Produced by Santiago Dietche, Achilles Morales, and Rachel Gutknecht Inside books is a compelling story of a grassroot organization that provides books for inmates around Texas.	Photo Credit - Santiago Dietche
SprayTX Produced by Tim Solow, Kyle Wall, and Davis Blackmon In the past year SprATX has dramatically changed the game for many local artists and their work. By providing a reliable space to sell their work, network with other artists, and collaborate efficiently, SprATX has grown at exponential rates.	Photo Credit - Kyle Wall