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  • Crossroads Screening:
    Santa Cruz Film Festival
    5.12.08 - 4:30PM full article

    Crossroads in Nihonmachi: the Struggle of an American Community screens at the Santa Cruz Film Festival.

    Produced by a volunteer staff of Urban VOICE filmmakers, Crossroads recounts the recurring threats of displacement and urban renewal experienced by residents of San Francisco's Japantown.

    TRT: 56min

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  • Crossroads Screening:
    Sacramento Intl Film Fest
    3.20.08 - 1PM full article

    Crossroads in Nihonmachi: the Struggle of an American Community screens at the Sacramento International Film Festival.

    Produced by a volunteer staff of Urban VOICE filmmakers, Crossroads recounts the recurring threats of displacement and urban renewal experienced by residents of San Francisco's Japantown.

    TRT: 56min

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  • Crossroads Distribution:
    1000 copies of Crossroads
    ready for distribution.
    full article

    Urban VOICE will distribute 1000 copies of Crossroads in Nihonmachi: the Struggle of an American Community. Although we will independently manage initial distribution, we are very interested in partnerships with distributors and other media/educational organizations.

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  • Glory Glory Hallelujah:
    "He watched it 30 times in
    the first 2 days."
    "They loved it!"
    full article

    Documenting the progressive programs of the Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the unique contribution of Reverend Roland Gordon, this film explores the shaping of a neighborhood by one active and caring individual. Through the principles of self-discipline and teamwork, the Reverend Gordon continues to inspire a loving, supportive community that has become a thriving center of San Francisco's Ingleside district. Keep your eyes open for future screenings of this exceptional film.

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  • Entrepreneurship Training:
    Classes offered in Oakland, CA
    full article

    Urban FIRE classes are offered at the Edward Shands Adult School in Oakland, CA. Reflecting an opportunity to move forward one person, one business at a time, the class is a 21st Century version of the civil rights movement, using the lessons of entrepreneurship to lead to self sustainment and self determination.

    Thanks to the Oakland School District's Adult and Career Education division (OACE), we are able to provide these training classes at only $10 per semester. The class offers the achievement of entrepreneurship especially as it relates to social justice and forging greater economic potential for our low-income, inner-city neighborhoods.

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urban voice is...

Urban VOICE is a media production
group dedicated to social justice. Our work focuses on local communities and the personal stories of everyday people. We are a collective of independent film-
makers, artists, writers and concerned global citizens creating projects that inform, inspire, and encourage action for the common good.

Urban VOICE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Emeryville, CA.

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