Bridging-Perspectives

A series of color photographs featuring the posters for the films in the film series, including an man in gret slacks and tan short sleeved shirt standing with a cane in front of a mural of the Puerto Rican flag; the Newton monument featuring a sculptured bust with a broad, muscled back and the back of a head with short hair, adorned with a necklace of white flowers; a watercolor painting og a girl with black hair wearing a bike helmet with a series of cranes flying behind her; the back of a head wearing a veil; and a drawing of a face in profile looking down contained in an intricately decorated circle. All images courtesy of the filmmakers.

Bridging Perspectives Film Series

Bridging Perspectives: Exploring Social Justice with the Oakland International Film
Festival is a transformative three-part film screening series that delves into pressing social
issues of our time: climate change, racial and gender justice.

This series, presented by Northeastern University and Mills Performing Arts, in collaboration
with the Oakland International Film Festival, offers a unique lens on pivotal movements
and challenges, fostering dialogue and inspiring action.

“Bridging Perspectives” is more than just a film series—it’s an invitation to reflect,
engage, and act. Each screening will be followed by a curated conversation with the
filmmakers and community leaders.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your horizons and be part of a community dedicated
to social justice and positive change.   

All screenings are hosted in the Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Concert Hall.

Fall 2024

Powering Puerto Rico

Thursday, September 5 | 7:00 PM 

Into the Archives: First Monument & Billy X

Thursday, October 17 | 7:00 PM

Champion, Broken Drawer, my own mecca

Thursday, November 14 | 7:00 PM