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Chavez Ravine: In 9 Innings, selected scenes and allegories are curated into nine episodes filmed at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and on location around Los Angeles, incorporating music and featuring archival films, period photos, interviews, and new performances by Culture Clash members Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza. This digital and cinematic adaptation Chavez Ravine: In 9 Innings is written and performed by Culture Clash and co-curated by Culture Clash and longtime creative Lisa Peterson
The cast also includes Gabriela Maldonado and Sabina Zúñiga Varela, along with musicians Vaneza Calderon, Randy Rodarte and Scott Rodarte. The film features new compositions by Sundance composer Gingger Shankar, the classic and seminal voice of Daniel Valdez, as well as recording artists Nancy Sanchez, Gilbert C. Castellanos, and Omar Sosa. Chavez Ravine: In 9 Innings was adapted for the screen by Richard Montoya and edited by Pablo Prietto.
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Written by Cris Banda & Directed by Justin Huen
Available until October 15th, 2021
(Film beings at 25:30 after a brief introduction and stay tuned after the film for a Q&A with cast and crew!)