Film screenings with discussion in the East Bay — 10 upcoming

Are Ghosts Real? Inside Bay Area Paranormal Investigation

Culture & Humanities Film + TalkLecture / ForumBar / Cafe Talk

Wed, Oct 28 ·6:30 pm ·Oakland Athletic Club ·Oakland ·$25

A screening and discussion of The Haunted Bay, an Amazon Prime documentary series exploring reported paranormal activity at Bay Area locations. Creator and producer Ying Liu discusses her investigations into historic San Francisco theaters, bars, the USS Hornet, and other sites, examining both rational explanations and unexplained occurrences while uncovering the history behind each location. Liu will take attendees behind the scenes of the documentary and share what goes into investigating a haunting, followed by audience Q&A. Part of Pub Scholar's lecture series at Bay Area bars.

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Indigenous Technologies artist talk/screening feat. Tanya Lukin Linklater

Culture & Humanities Film + TalkLecture / ForumUniversity / College Free ✦ burnoff pick

Mon, Nov 2 ·5:00 pm ·Grimes Engineering Center, Jarvis Auditorium ·Berkeley

An artist talk and screening featuring Tanya Lukin Linklater, a dance artist and filmmaker exploring indigenous technologies, knowledge systems, and creative practice. The event includes both a public talk/screening and a separate workshop component. Hosted by UC Berkeley at Grimes Engineering Center.

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One In A Million: film screening and Q&A

Culture & HumanitiesCivics & Power Film + TalkLecture / ForumUniversity / College Free

Thu, Nov 5 ·5:30 pm ·Booth Auditorium, Berkeley Law ·Berkeley

A screening of Frontline's award-winning documentary One in a Million, which follows Israa's 10-year journey from Syria through Turkey and Eastern Europe to Germany, and her return to Aleppo after the fall of the Assad regime. The film documents her family's navigation of war, exile, and integration challenges as Western culture clashes with Syrian traditions. After the screening, Frontline Editor-In-Chief Rainey Aronson-Rath will discuss the film with Berkeley Journalism's Jason Spingarn-Coff and take audience questions. Sundance winner for Audience Award: World Cinema Documentary and World Cinema Documentary Directing Award.

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One Fighting Irishman: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Civics & PowerCulture & Humanities Film + TalkLecture / ForumMuseum Free

Thu, Nov 5 ·6:00 pm ·Oakland Asian Cultural Center ·Oakland

A screening of *One Fighting Irishman*, a 30-minute documentary by Sharon Yamato and Evan Kodani narrated by George Takei, followed by a panel discussion on immigrant rights, Japanese American history, and allyship. The film tells the story of Wayne M. Collins, the San Francisco civil rights attorney who prevented the deportation of more than 5,500 Japanese Americans imprisoned at Tule Lake Segregation Center during WWII. The panel features filmmaker Sharon Yamato, Justice Tracie Brown (California Court of Appeal), and civil rights advocates, moderated by Justice Brown. Light refreshments provided.

via Oakland Asian Cultural Center ↗ Event link ↗
Film Fridays: Safar (Journey) — Priyanka Suryaneni

Culture & Humanities Film + Talk

Fri, Nov 6 ·7:00 pm ·EastSide Arts Alliance ·Oakland

A screening of Safar (Journey), a film by Priyanka Suryaneni tracing South Asian histories at Angel Island, followed by a post-film discussion and program with the filmmaker. Hosted by EastSide Arts Alliance.

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“Sabbath Queen” fim screening

Culture & HumanitiesCivics & Power Film + TalkUniversity / College

Mon, Nov 9 ·6:30 pm ·Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way ·Berkeley

A screening of Sabbath Queen, a 21-year documentary following Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's journey from Orthodox rabbinical heir to drag-queen activist, queer parent, and founder of Lab/Shul, an experimental, artist-driven congregation. The film explores creative reinvention of Jewish ritual, challenges to patriarchy and supremacy, interfaith solidarity, and peace in Israel-Palestine. Followed by a post-screening conversation with Rabbi Lau-Lavie, director Sandi DuBowski, and moderator Tiffany Schlain.

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Ghost in the Machine: Film screening and panel discussion

Science & TechCivics & Power Film + TalkLecture / ForumLibrary

Sat, Nov 14 ·2:00 pm ·Oakland Public Library — Main Library ·Oakland

A screening of Ghost in the Machine, a documentary exploring the origins of artificial intelligence in power structures rather than machines, directed by Valerie Veatch. Following the film, a moderated panel with Dr. Alex Hanna (Director of Research, Distributed AI Research Institute, co-author of The AI Con), Wendy Liu (author of Abolish Silicon Valley), Adam Becker (author of More Everything Forever), and Khari Johnson (tech reporter, CalMatters) will discuss AI's societal implications and the tech industry's role in shaping these technologies.

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‘Change Not Charity: Americans With Disabilities Act’ Screening + Panel

Civics & PowerCulture & Humanities Film + TalkLecture / ForumUniversity / College Free

Mon, Nov 16 ·5:00 pm ·Berkeley Law School ·Berkeley

A screening of *Change Not Charity*, documenting the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, followed by a live panel discussion with disability rights activists and filmmakers. Jim LeBrecht, director of the film and Academy Award-nominated *Crip Camp*, will join moderator Arlene Mayerson and UC Berkeley Disability Justice activists to discuss the ADA's impact and ongoing disability justice work. Reception precedes the screening.

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La Tierra del Valor (Home of the Brave) film screening + Q&A

Civics & PowerCulture & Humanities Film + TalkLecture / ForumUniversity / College Free ✦ burnoff pick

Fri, Nov 20 ·12:00 pm ·North Gate Hall ·Berkeley

A screening of La Tierra del Valor (Home of the Brave), a documentary short about singer-songwriter Nezza's defiant performance of the national anthem in Spanish during ICE raids in Los Angeles. Director Cristina Costantini and Nezza join the screening for a Q&A moderated by Professor Jason Spingarn-Koff. The film explores themes of resilience, belonging, and resistance in immigrant communities.

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Panel on Hassinger’s Moving Image Work: Leigh Raiford and Zana Sanders in Conversation with Robyn Farrell and Kristin Juarez

Culture & Humanities Film + TalkLecture / ForumMuseum

Sat, Nov 21 ·1:00 pm ·BAMPFA ·Berkeley

BAMPFA screens video works by artist Maren Hassinger, spanning documentation of her early performance pieces to later cinematic works. Following the screening, a panel discussion features Leigh Raiford and Zana Sanders in conversation with Robyn Farrell and Kristin Juarez, examining Hassinger's distinctive approach to moving image across her career.

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