an anticolonial film club
membership application
We welcome people who are interested in: (a) being in community with kind folx; (b) liberation; (c) social justice; (d) caring for Earth; and, (e) a future that does not involve borders, hunger, income inequality, or any form of state violence. If that resonates with you, please fill out the form below to join Wachale Cineteca. We ask that you put effort into the responses. A member on our membership committee will read and validate your responses.
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about us
Wachale Cineteca is a cine club with a reading component. We watch films, t.v. shows, experimental videos, and other media to help us understand colonialism. We also read essays, film reviews, and poems to provide context, and prompt us to view media more critically. More info. ▶︎▶︎▶︎
watch and talk format
We start by introducing the films. After the movies, we open up for conversation. We can talk about important takeaways from the films, geek out about cinematic form, and anything else that comes up while we watch the films. We take notes while we watch.
when we meet
The fourth Saturday of every month from 4:30 to 8 p.m., but screenings are subject to change.
where we meet
In Northeast L.A. and the Eastside. Venue details are provided after you reserve a seat.
kids
Most films are adult-focused, but children are welcome if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. We will note movie ratings for films if they have been rated, but not all films are rated by the MPAA. In those instances, they will be marked NR (not rated). Movie trailers will be provided in advance; we encourage parents to use the film ratings, trailers, and independent research to determine whether a screening is appropriate for their child.
membership is free
Wachale Cineteca does not charge for access to screenings. There is an optional suggested $5 donation to the venue at each screening, but members will not be turned away for lack of funds. We use the honor system for donations.