Evento

EMPOWERMENT: "Maxine Hong Kingston: Talking Story" Screening & Panel

Screening & Discussion 2:00pm - 5:00pm
A film screening of "Maxine Hong Kingston: Talking Story," followed by a conversation with Maxine Hong Kingston about Asian American artists and the legacy of female storytelling in literature.

This event is part of The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Performing Arts Division (DCA|PERF)s EMPOWERMENT program, which honors women artists and activists who have impacted and redefined the human experience. EMPOWERMENT is a festival-style weekend of performances, social action, creative workshops, and documentary screenings.

In 2024, EMPOWERMENT is honoring the work of two National Medal of the Arts winners: Maxine Hong Kingston, an American born Chinese writer and educator and Bella Lewitzky, an American choreographer and life long advocate for artistic freedom in dance. EMPOWERMENT: Maxine + Bella celebration will include three days of arts activities at DCAs Lankershim Arts Center, located in the heart of the NoHo Arts District at: 5108 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601.