A Place to Stand tells the story of Jimmy Santiago Baca, a former prisoner at Arizona State Prison. Although Jimmy Santiago Baca arrived at prison functionally illiterate, he taught himself to read and write from a stolen book. Today, Jimmy Baca is an award-winning poet, novelist and screenwriter. “A Place to Stand” documents Baca’s transformation, using various mediums […]
VIP Filmmakers’ Reception
At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Japango hosted the VIP Filmmakers’ Reception, where filmmakers and esteemed guests gathered for sushi, wine and delicious cocktails. Brian McWhorter, Ri Stewart, and Renee Slade of “I Live For Art” were there. Filmmakers and guests mingled, and as the party continued attendees really started to let loose and show their true colors. John […]