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HILLBILLY Exploring America’s Great Divide

02.18.19

Musco Center for the Arts presents the free Orange County premiere screening of Hillbilly, an award-winning new documentary film on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Hillbilly, co-directed by Chapman Assistant Professor of Documentary Film Sally Rubin and filmmaker Ashley York, seeks to expand cultural understanding of the Appalachian region and its infamous stereotype. The post-screening discussion with an expert panel features Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa, Presidental Fellow Joel Kotkin, Professor Lori Cox Han, and Hillbilly Director Sally Rubin.

Called “wonderful” by Dolly Parton and praised by RogerEbert.com as “3.5 stars…an ambitious and enlightening documentary, filled with wisdom and asking great questions, Hillbilly seeks to challenge viewers’ perception, opening up a dialogue between urban and diverse communities in Appalachia. The film goes on a personal and political journey into the heart of the Appalachian coalfields, exploring the role of media representation in the creation of the iconic American “hillbilly,” and the impact of these stereotypes on America’s current cultural and political divide. 

Winner of the Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Film Festival and long-listed for an Oscar, HILLBILLY deconstructs mainstream media representations of the evolution of the uneducated, promiscuous “hillbilly” stereotype and its socio-economic impact. The film uncovers an unexpected set of artists, poets, and activists, queer musicians, “Affrilachian” poets, and intersectional feminists.

Tickets for March 12 are free and may be reserved through Musco Center online at muscocenter.org or by calling the box office at 844-OC-MUSCO 844.626.8726. All print-at-home tickets include a no-cost parking pass.

Musco Center for the Arts is located on the campus of Chapman University at 415 North Glassell in Orange.

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Candidate Opportunity! OCIE Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year

02.15.19

Do you know someone who is driven to make a difference and give back to the community? The Orange County Inland Empire Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign. If you happen to know any friends, family, or business associates that might be a good fit to participate in this 10-week fundraising challenge, it’s a great opportunity to give back to an important cause. A direct connection to blood cancer is not required, just a desire to give back to the community.

LLS research is currently being used in treatments for many other cancers and diseases, so the work LLS is doing is helping many beyond blood cancer.

The campaign runs March 10 through May 19 and ends with a Grand Finale Gala. The 10-week challenge is geared to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient services. Candidates build strong campaign teams to support and expand their campaign. The title of Man/Woman of the Year is awarded to the candidate whose team raises the most funds in the community.

To nominate a candidate contact Sindy Thomas 714.481.5602 or sindy.thomas@lls.org.

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