SATURDAY | 01.15.05 | 5PM & 9PM
Film Screening of Resistencia: Hip Hop In Colombia
Director: Tom Feiling

This video offers an unusual look at the current political and economic crisis in Colombia -- including a decades-long civil war, a rampant drug trade, kidnapping for ransom, and financial scandal at the highest levels of the government -- through the eyes of young Colombians, in particular the country's finest rap musicians, DJs and breakdancers. These young artist-activists turn out to be surprisingly articulate in their analysis of the nation's deteriorating situation and its role within a global economic system dominated by the U.S. They also provide rare insights into life in the poor barrios of this volatile country and how traditional Latin music has been surpassed in popularity by rap music. Resistencia is thus not only youthful and entertaining, it is also angry and enlightening.

Best Music Film, Portobello Film Festival
Best Foreign Documentary, Urban World NYC Film Festival
Special Jury Prize, Bogota International Film Festival
Honorary Mention, Oakland Film Festival

Showtimes: 5pm and 7pm
Two Boots Pioneer Theater
155 East 3rd Street (at Avenue A)
Subway: F to 2nd Ave; 6 to Bleecker
$9 Adults / $6.50 Pioneer Members

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