Film
Takeover
$15 Regular
$13 for Members (not a member?)
THIS FILM WILL SCREEN FOR BOTH IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL AUDIENCES
1970. A group of activists, the Young Lords, take over a decrepit hospital in the South Bronx launching a battle for their lives, their community, and healthcare for all.
Q&A with director Emma Francis-Snyder to follow.
Playing in CALLS TO ACTION SHORTS.
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Genre
Documentary, Health & Wellness, Historical Interest, NYC Interest, Latino Interest, Short Film, MFF Virtual Cinema, In Person + Virtual
Runtime
38 min
Section
Calls to Action Shorts
Release Year
2021
Director
Emma Francis-Snyder
Producer
Tony Gerber
Subject
Juan Gonzalez, Iris Morales, Felipe Luciano, Denise Oliver-Velez, Miguel "Mickey" Melendez, Carlos "Carlito" Rovira, Cleo Silvers
Country
USA
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