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La Peña Cultural Center & The San Francisco Foundation Present: Tent City
Featuring:
Film Synopsis:
From Writer & Director Adimu “WolfHawkJaguar” Madyun comes the story of Cicero Jacobs. Jacobs is a loving father and husband who falls into deep depression and mental collapse after his wife dies from cancer. Tent City highlights the impact of unprocessed grief on mental health in America, the toll that gentrification has taken on the city of Oakland (nation wide), and ignites a call to action to reclaim our humanity in the midst of our ever changing world. “In a city of tents, every tent has a story.” It is up to us to change the narrative of homelessness, mental trauma, and despair.
Film length: 30 minutes
Produced by 393films
“A simple drive from one side of Oakland to the other will reveal to anyone just how serious homelessness is in the city. In a new film, Tent City, the compelling story of a search for a homeless family member covers the same geographic ground.” – KQED Arts
Lead by jazz harpist and vocalist, Destiny Muhhammad, the trio will feature Tent City filmmaker/musician WolfHawkJaguar performing original music inspired by the film.
Passion, Spirit, Prosperity and Pain directly influence the multi talented artist. The California native is currently living in Oakland Ca. He is a prolific musician, actor and award winning film maker. His passion for social justice, culture, mysticism and adventure are all present in his art.