About this Event
About the Film:
The brainchild of first-time filmmaker La Toya A. Hampton, MSW aka The Poet Lady Rose and commissioned by Portland Playhouse as part of their Return to Wonderland 2022 short film festival, follows the experience of a group of Black Portland teens--Nathaniel, Aaliyah, Alyssa and Olivia in a 1-week intensive writing and spoken word camp. Follow their journey as they go from novice writers to creating their own poetry, culminating in their triumphant first public performance.
Director: La Toya A. Hampton, MSW aka The Poet Lady Rose
Producers: Charles Grant, Portland Playhouse
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Cast: La Toya A. Hampton, MSW aka The Poet Lady Rose - Camp Facilitator
Nathaniel Tripp Folsom - Youth Poet
Aaliyah Williams - Youth Poet
Olivia Russ - Youth Poet
Alyssa Calhoun - Youth Poet
"From visiting the only Black-owned brick-and-mortar bookstore in Portland, Third Eye Books, to the students’ discussion and evolution of their poetry, this story highlights Black excellence and storytelling in a unique and captivating documentary." ~ Willamette Week, 9/23/22
**This screening will serve as a fundraiser to provide youth with scholarships to attend future programming of The Poet Lady Rose/Petals and Thorns.**
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Original Inspiration for the Film:
In 2020, when the COVID pandemic disrupted our world and redefined what "normal" was for many, even mentally and physically "healthy" well-equipped and well-resourced adults found themselves struggling with and adapting to the rapid, drastic change and often multiple losses. But what about the youth? How were they really impacted? You might think you know, but do you? Petals and Thorns: A Spoken Word Journey will document a group of youth and their involvement in a writing and spoken workshop designed to develop, center and elevate youth voicing of their experience in the COVID world and beyond. Participants will share their works in a spoken word performance open to the community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 100.00