CINEMA. CULTURA. COMUNIDAD. (Sat 9/27) 11:00am to 9:30pm

➔ DESPLACESE HACIA ABAJO PARA VER ESPA˜NOL

PARKINGOFFSITE PARKING at El Camino College, Lot C, $3 per car. A shuttle bus will travel from Lot C to Gardena Cinema and back. Here's a map: https://bit.ly/ELCC-Lot-C

ONE DAY ONLY:

• 🎬 CINEMA. CULTURA. COMUNIDAD. - Early Bird Tickets Now Live!
• 📅 Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 — Outside Market 11 am–5:30 pm/Cinema 11-9:30 pm
• 📍Gardena Cinema | 14948 Crenshaw Blvd.
• 🔥 Save 50% when you book by Sept. 8th – limited Early Bird tickets available!
• 👥 2 for 1 Deal!
• 💚 Pay What You Can
• 🎟️ Space is limited—grab your tickets now!

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MORE THAN A FESTIVAL—IT’S A MOVEMENT

Rooted in cultura, crafted in resistance, and stitched together with soul—Cinema. Cultura. Comunidad. activates the last single-screen theater in South L.A. into a people’s plaza for one unforgettable day of dynamic films, delicious food, and community empowerment. L.A. County District 2 Supervisor Holly Mitchell has invested in this vision with a grant to expand access, so pay what you can and join us!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Download the Production Deck:

THEATER:

🎬 3 Blocks of Short Films - Fresh work by fierce Latina filmmakers redefining indie cinema:(Block 1 <11:25 - 12:40 p.m.>)(Block 2 <1:40 - 3:40 p.m.>)(Block 3 <3:55 - 6:00 p.m.>)

🎤 Live Poetry - Featuring Matt Sedillo & Iris De Anda.

🎤 <6:30 p.m.> Panel discussion: How Hollywood's representation of Latinos affects policies, policing, reinforces stereotypes, and the urgent need for the Latino community to reclaim its narratives, on the big screen and beyond.

➔Moderated by Patricia Nazario with Mexican farmworker turned NASA flight engineer José Hernández and the biographical story behind A Million Miles Away, executive producer of the Amazon Studios hit, Rick Telles, and Alejandra Espansande, an expert in Mexican Cinema and the lasting legacy of cinematic perceptions.

🎥 <7:30 p.m.>Spotlight Screening: Backstreet to the American Dream:Award-winning documentary on race, labor, and class in modern-day America. Championed by Jarritos and Executive Producer Dolores Huerta (Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient).

OUTSIDE:

🚙 Notorious Entertainment Showcase: Lowriders/Classic cars. Photo ops. Car culture pride.

🎤 Open Mic - Swing by and share a story, play a set, sing a song, or show off your moves on the dance floor!

🛍️ Goddess Mercado Pop-Ups - Fashion, art, handmade cultura from Latina artisans.

🎬 Movie Poster Pop-Up - Collectible and rare memorabilia.

🌮 Street Food Heaven (IG: Apapacho_Catering) - USC grad keeping his parents' dream afloat in the face of ICE raids.

🍻 Beer & Wine Garden (21+)Sip, vibe, and toast to the immigrant hustle.

🎶 Live Music. Community Resources. - Early voter registration for teens, Metro's LIFE Program with reduced and free fares, Options for Youth Charter Schools, and The Makers Hub family fun space. Come, support immigrant families across Los Angeles County!

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WHY IT MATTERS

This is about visibility.

This is about voice.

This is about us.

A portion of the proceeds supports grassroots immigrant-rights work on the frontlines.

Bring your crew. Bring your cultura. Make some noise!

• 💚 Pay What You Can
• 👥 2 for 1 Deal!
• 🔥 Early Bird tickets end Sept. 8 — 50% off. Don't miss out!

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MORE INFORMATION | Más Información

➔Eletronic Press Kit (EPK)

➔IG: @cinema_cultura_comunidad

➔Featuring | Presentando:

José Hernández, Rick Telles, Alejandra Espansande, Patricia Nazario, Martin Espino, Goddess Mercado, Matt Sedillo, Iris De Anda, Mentoring Latina Directors, Chicana Directors Initiative, Gardena Cinema, Notorious Entertainment (custom cars).

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• 🎬 CINEMA. CULTURA. COMUNIDAD. – ¡Boletos Early Bird ya disponibles!
• 📅 Sábado, 27 de septiembre de 2025 | ⏰Feria 11 am–5:30 pm/Cinema 11-9:30 pm
• 📍 Gardena Cinema | 14948 Crenshaw Blvd.
• 🔥 Ahorra 60% con el precio Early Bird – hasta el 28 de agosto o hasta agotan
• 🎟️ El cupo es limitado — !Compra tus boletos antes de que se acaben!

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MÁS QUE UN FESTIVAL — ES UN MOVIMIENTO

Arraigado en la cultura, entrañado en la resistencia, y tejido con alma—Cinema. Cultura. Comunidad. reactiva el último cine de solamente una pantalla en el sur de L.A. y lo convierte en un zócalo para un día inolvidable de cine, comida deliciosa y poder comunitario. LA Supervisora del Distrito 2, Holly Mitchell, ha invertido en esta visión con una subvención para ampliar el acceso. ¡Así que pague lo que pueda y únase a nosotros!

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ESTACIONAMIENTOESTACIONAMIENTO FUERA del CITIO queda en el LOTE C de El Camino College, $3 por vehículo. Un autobús de enlace (shuttle bus) viajará desde el Lote C hasta Gardena Cinema y de regreso. Aquí está el mapa: https://bit.ly/ELCC-Lot-C

QUE TE ESPERA

Temas originales hechos por cineastas latinas que están redefiniendo el cine independiente.

Baja the Production Deck:

TEATRO

🎬 3 Bloques de Cortometrajes

Temas orignales dirijidos por cineastas Latinas que están redefiniendo el cine independiente: (Block 1 <11:25 - 12:40 p.m.>)(Block 2 <1:40 - 3:40 p.m.>)(Block 3 <3:55 - 6:00 p.m.>)

🎤 Poesía en Vivo - Presentando Matt Sedillo & Iris De Anda.

🎤 <6:30 p.m.> Panel de discussión - Cómo la representación de los latinos en Hollywood influye en las políticas, el sistema policial, refuerza estereotipos, y la necesidad urgente de que la comunidad latina recupere sus narrativas, en la pantalla grande y más allá.

➔ Moderado por Patricia Nazario, con José Hernández, ex trabajador agrícola mexicano convertido en ingeniero de vuelo de la NASA y protagonista de la historia biográfica detrás de A Million Miles Away; Rick Telles, productor ejecutivo del éxito de Amazon Studios; y Alejandra Espansande, experta en cine mexicano y en el legado duradero de las percepciones cinematográficas.

🎥<7:30 p.m.>Proyección Especial:

Backstreet to the American Dream | Callejón al Sueño Americano

Documental galardonado sobre raza, trabajo y clase en la América contemporánea. Presentado por Jarritos y Productora Ejecutiva Dolores Huerta (receptora de la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad).

AFUERA:

🚙 Escaparate por Notorious Entertainment: Lowriders/Autos Clásicos.

Oportunidades de fotos. Orgullo de la cultura automotriz.

🎤 Micrófono Abierto - Pásate y comparte una historia, toca un set, canta una canción o muestra tus mejores pasos en la pista de baile.

🛍️ Goddess Mercado Pop-Ups

Moda, arte y cultura hecha a mano por artesanas latinas.

🎬 Exhibición de Pósters de Cine

Memorabilia coleccionable para amantes del cine.

🌮 Paraíso de Comida Callejera - Street Food Heaven (IG: Apapacho_Catering)

Graduado de USC que mantiene vivo el sueño de sus padres frente a las redadas de ICE.

🍻 Jardín de Cerveza y Vino (21+)

Brinda, relájate y celebra la lucha inmigrante.

🎶 Música en Vivo. Recursos Comunitarios. Puro Amor. Todo el Día.

Registro anticipado de votantes para adolescentes, el Programa LIFE de Metro con tarifas reducidas y gratuitas, Options for Youth Charter Schools, y el espacio familiar de The Makers Hub. ¡Ven y apoya a las familias inmigrantes en todo el Condado de Los Ángeles!

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POR QUÉ IMPORTA

Esto es sobre visibilidad.Esto es sobre voz.Esto es sobre nosotros.

Una parte de las ganancias apoya el trabajo de organizaciones de base por los derechos de los inmigrantes en la primera línea.

Trae a tu gente. Trae tu cultura. Haz ruido.🔥 Los boletos Early Bird terminan el 28 de agosto — no te lo pierdas.

• 👥 ¡Oferta 2x1!
• 🔥 Los boletos Early Bird terminan el 28 de agosto — no te lo pierdas.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO | SEPAS ANTES DE QUE TE VAYAS

THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.

ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.

FAQ's

WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?

CINEMA. CULTURA. COMUNIDAD. starts on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.

WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?

Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 30 minutes prior to show time.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Parking is at El Camino College, Lot C, which is on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, two blocks west of Crenshaw Boulevard. Spots are $3 per car. A shuttle bus will travel from Lot C to Gardena Cinema and back. Here's a map: https://bit.ly/ELCC-Lot-C

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from . When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.

MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?

Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinema

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @GARDENACINEMA.

Website: www.gardenacinema.com