INTEMPO To Host Drive-In Movie Night, Conversation In Stamford

Press release from INTEMPO:

Nov. 2, 2020

In partnership with Connecticut Humanities, INTEMPO will bring an educational and cross-cultural drive-in movie night to the Stamford community. The event will take place on Saturday, November 7th at 5:00 pm EST at the parking lot of Union Memorial Church and via digital social media platforms.

The half-hour documentary, Compadre Huashayo, is produced by PBS with Latin Grammy and Grammy composer Gabriela Frank and multi Emmy-winning videographer, Aric Hartvig. The featured film is a lively exploration into South American, Indigenous, and afro-Ecuadorian music. The film will be followed by a guided panel discussion about Andean and Afro-Latinx cultures in the Connecticut diaspora with international conductor Alejandra Urrutia and Aric Hartvig. There will be a performance by legendary bomba drummer Roberto Cepeda, in his Stamford debut.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted issues of systemic inequity, racial equity and the need for change within our communities. INTEMPO will use this opportunity to bring more awareness and understanding about interculturality through music and film. Together, we look forward to helping our communities share that despite having a shared Spanish language, Latin American cultures are not a monolith,” explains Angelica Durrell, CEO and President, INTEMPO.

The grant is a larger effort on behalf of Connecticut Humanities “commitment to broadening access to the humanities in Connecticut and ensuring that the state’s communities and cultures are represented and reflected in meaningful ways,” said Dr. Jason Mancini, executive director at Connecticut Humanities. “With this film and discussion, INTEMPO is providing an opportunity for participants to explore the myriad of Latin American and Indigenous traditions while examining their own values and beliefs,” Mancini continued. “Cultural understanding can help bridge the divisiveness so prevalent today and CTH is proud to be supporting this work.”

INTEMPO is one of nine (9) organizations across Connecticut to receive the grant. Join INTEMPO in-person at 58 Church St. Stamford, CT or tune into the livestream. Rain date is Sunday November 8th, at 5:00 pm EST.Register at intempo.org/movienightThis event is in partnership with Connecticut Humanities and sponsored by the Ecuadorian Civic Committee of Fairfield County, Inc.

To learn more about INTEMPO’s programs and to join our movement, visit our website: www.intempo.org

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