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Local film about Latinx community and COVID to screen July 22
2021-07-12
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On Thursday, July 22, at 6 p.m., the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., will host a screening of the film Seguimos Aqui.
This documentary tells four unique stories of the impact of COVID on the Latinx LGBTQ community in Chicago. It offers some insights into the challenges faced by members of our community and the efforts people have taken to overcome them.
The Association of Latinaox Motivating Action (ALMA), Chicago History Museum and Soapbox Productions produced the movie.
Those interested in attending the event should visit www.chicagohistory.org/event/premiere-screening-seguimos-aqui/. To learn more about the impact of COVID on the Latinx community, visit www.almachicago.org/. |
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