LUNAFEST; film festival celebrating, showcasing and championing women

3635 Market Street,Riverside CA 92501

11 March, 2023

Description

The Zonta Club of Riverside are offering a series of short films by and about women. And yes! men are absolutely invited to attend! LUNAFEST® films are intriguing, challenging, reflective and at times humorous. They will motivate you to make a difference in your community. In a span of 90 minutes, these films tackle universal themes of friendship, bravery, and community–while also breaking down barriers and celebrating the importance of finding joy. $20 Advanced Ticket Sales / $25 at Door/ Students free with ID SWIMMING THROUGH Amid a brutal Chicago winter and the global pandemic, Deirdre, Helen, and Jennefer’s friendship grows as they commit to a daily sunrise plunge together in Lake Michigan. MORE THAN I WANT TO REMEMBER After her southeastern Congo village is bombed, 14-year-old Mugeni sets out on a remarkable solo journey across the globe, determined to reunite with her lost loved ones and lift up the Banyamulenge people. RECLAIM YOUR WATER: NATASHA SMITH As a member of the Ebony Beach Club, Natasha Smith surfs, skates, and makes her own waves. SYED FAMILY XMAS EVE GAME NIGHT All cards are on the table when Noor, a queer Pakistani Muslim woman, brings her Puerto Rican girlfriend, Luz, home for the first time on the family’s annual game night. THIS IS BETH As celebrated rock climber Beth Rodden grapples with her body image, she rediscovers the love of her sport...and herself. PETE The true story of Pete Barma explores gender identity, Little League Baseball, the people who inspire change by being themselves, and the superheroes who champion that change. MISS CHELOVE: FROM JAVA TO THE STREETS OF D.C. As she paints a mural, artist Cita Sadeli aka Miss Chelove opens up about her life, her cultural heritage, and how she fell in love with graffiti in the 1980s.