Event

Screening of "Millie and the Lords" at El Puente

Millie and the Lords, Directed by: Jennica Carmona
Saturday, April 18 -- 5:30pm screening, Q&A with director immediately following the screening.
Location: El Puente
Screening fee: $10
When Millie meets Mateo, a former Young Lord, she discovers an inner strength and passion that she never knew was there.
Film duration: 90 min
Presenting Sponsor: UnionDocs

About the film:
This is the story of Milagros Baez, a Puerto Rican woman in Spanish Harlem who longs for a different life. While she spends her days and nights working at a local grocery market, she secretly fantasizes about going to college and becoming a writer. But in her world, this is not a realistic goal. With no one on her side, she is resigned to living in the projects of El Barrio for the rest of her life. With no one to believe in her, Millie doesn't even believe in herself.
When Millie meets Mateo, a former Young Lord, her life is transformed. As he slowly shares with Millie all of his knowledge and experiences with the Puerto Rican revolutionary group,The Young Lords, she discovers an inner strength and passion that she never knew was there. Mateo's encouragement and belief in Millie give her a new found sense of possibility, and little by little, her life begins to change. Inspired by the model of the Young Lords Party, Millie is able to overcome her fears and become the woman that she was meant to be.

"This movie will inspire many to re-examine the exciting events that took place in El Barrio 1969!"
- Sonia Manzano, author of "The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano"
Link to movie trailer on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/109936900

Screening begins promptly at 5:30pm
Ticket valid for the date/time purchased, cannot be exchanged for another screening date/time.

Presented courtesy of Brooklyn Arts Council, El Puente and UnionDocs.