El Poeta
El Poeta tells the story of renowned Mexican poet Javier Sicilia and the brutal killing of his 24-year-old son, Juan Francisco.
A film by Kelly Duane de la Vega and Katie Galloway of Loteria Films, El Poeta airs Sunday, May 12, on KPBS as part of VOCES, Latino Public Broadcasting’s arts and culture series. A preview screening of the film will be held at Logan Heights Library, followed by a moderated discussion led by Dr. David Shirk, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at University of San Diego.
Shirk, who directs the Justice in Mexico Project, conducts research on Mexican politics, U.S.-Mexican relations, and law enforcement and security along the U.S.-Mexican border. For ten years he directed the Trans-Border Institute, which works to promote greater analysis and understanding of Mexico, U.S.-Mexico relations, and the border region. Info: 619-594-2487 or [email protected].