A TOWN CALLED VICTORIA Special Screening w/ Q and A

Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) and Reel South present a preview screening of A TOWN CALLED VICTORIA, Episode 1.

A mosque in Victoria, Texas is set on fire. After decades of harmony, the Muslim community watches their cherished mosque reduced to ash. When a local man is arrested for arson, this South Texas community is left to reflect on its complex history with racism. A TOWN CALLED VICTORIA follows the town – its activists and politicians; its preachers and worshippers; its natives and immigrants – as they follow the trial of the suspect and rebuild of the mosque. They will struggle to find answers, connect with each other, and carve a collective way forward.

Screening followed by an exclusive Q&A and live recording of I SEE U with Eddie Robinson, presented by Houston Public Media. Director Li Lu and documentary participants in attendance. I SEE U is a unique program that gives voice to those who have often been unheard. Hosted by Houston Public Media's Eddie Robinson, I SEE U explores cultural identity through the stories of people and places that have been transformed by the effects of long-standing biases. Eddie guides fascinating conversations with newsmakers who share their personal histories, their struggles and their triumphs.

Bios:

Li Lu:

Li was born in Suzhou, China, and raised in Sugar Land, TX. Her award-winning projects have been supported by Sundance, Firelight Media, Ford Foundation, Austin Film Society, Gotham, and others. Her narrative feature, television, and documentary work can be streamed on Hulu, Disney+, Amazon, and Netflix.

A lover of all storytelling, Li strives to create bold and fearless projects spanning genre and form.

Eddie Robinson:

Eddie Robinson is a Mississippi native who began his media career while in the 10th grade in high school. After graduating from Prairie View A&M University with a Mechanical Engineering degree, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he landed a project manager gig for the 3M Corporation. Inspired by a 3M colleague, he moved to New York City where he picked up a Masters degree in Media Ecology from New York University. He spent much of his broadcast career in New York before moving back to Houston to host the first-ever sports talk radio show for the LGBTQ+ community on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. He later went on to focus his efforts on anchoring for Houston Public Media, as the local news voice for NPR's Morning Edition.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The DeLuxe Theater, Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX, USA, United States