Women's Stories: Spotlight On the Front Line of the Migrant Crisis

Hey Walkers,

Let's meet up and watch a movie about people walking to the US border and the crisis of the situation.

The Portland Film Festival's Indie Film Series is proud to present two films celebrating women's stories: So Misunderstood, a genre-bending short film about women and workplace culture, and Los Abogadas, a feature-length documentary about female immigration attorneys on the front lines of the migrant crisis. With thousands of immigrants walking to the US from a myriad of homes.

Stick around after the screening for a Q&A.

Doors open at 6 pm. Movie starts at 7pm. Full menu and bar open!

March is Women's History Month
Celebrate women directors with this month's feature film, Las Abogadas: Attorneys on the Front Lines of the Migrant Crisis.

Los Abogadas • Director: Victoria Bruce
In the midst of escalating political rhetoric and a burgeoning refugee crisis, Las Abogadas introduces us to a group of heroic women attorneys who have dedicated their lives to fighting for the most vulnerable. With unparalleled access to their intense, daily struggles and triumphs, this film, directed by the acclaimed Victoria Bruce, offers a deeply personal and inspiring look into the lives of those who stand on the front lines of humanitarian justice.

Short film included with attendance of local Portland producer.
So Misunderstood • Directors: Seretse Njemanze and Jehnovah Carlisle
This film focuses on the nuanced work norms and cultural facets that are difficult to pin down and challenge. Titled after a song inspired by the day-to-day effects of implicit bias, So Misunderstood is a genre-bending short film weaving together spoken word, music, dance, and visuals into a story that highlights the challenge of authenticity and inclusion in an ingrained workplace culture.