About this Event
FILM PREMIERE Sunday, November 10th at 12:30pm
Join the IUCC DEI Committee for a special screening of The Reenactment of Doss v. Bernal, 80 Years Later, a powerful new documentary by our own Eli Reyna. This film revives the often-overlooked story of Alex and Esther Bernal, a courageous Mexican American couple who, in 1943, contested a racial restrictive covenant that prohibited “Mexicans” from living in their newly purchased Fullerton, California, home. Their brave case marked a landmark victory, challenging the legal framework that upheld segregationist practices.
In this moving reenactment, two distinguished Mexican American judges, who share roots in the same neighborhoods as the Bernals, revisit the original courthouse and reflect on their own experiences. Their stories reveal how the legacy of this case still resonates today, echoing ongoing challenges and hard-won progress in the fight for equal rights.
The Reenactment of Doss v. Bernal offers a rare opportunity to understand the historical impact of the Bernal family’s stand against a system that marginalized them as “troublemakers,” reminding us of the enduring significance of their victory. We invite you to engage in this conversation about our shared past, our present struggles, and the heroes who dared to demand justice.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, United States
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