TAKING ROOT IN THE PRESS
TAKING ROOT IN THE PRESS
BY GABE CASTRO
August 17, 2023 by cinéSPEAK
This article is part of a monthly column by Gabe Castro called “Reel Impact: From Screens to Streets.” The column explores contemporary film through conversations with Philadelphia-area community members and organizers.
By RODLYN-MAE BANTING
April 19, 2024 by Madison 365
Freedom Inc. hosted the kickoff event of the “Taking Root”/SEARR Tour on April 11, screening the four-part docuseries “Taking Root,” produced by VietLead and its co-executive director, Lan Dinh. Viet Lead is a grassroots community organization in Philadelphia and South Jersey that strives for community self-determination, social justice, and cultural resilience. This was the first of many screenings that will take place worldwide throughout 2024.