John Leguizamo - Live at Riker;s

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Shorts Program 9: To Create
Mt View ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen #2 Sun, Aug 27, 2023 9:30 PM
Artistic creation is essential to our humanity—whether it be a painting, a song, a sculpture, a book, a movie, a dance, or [insert your favorite art form here]. We all need the enrichment that art brings to our lives, and this incredible series examines our nature to create.
Shorts Program 9: To Create
Mt View ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen #2 Tue, Aug 29, 2023 9:15 PM
Artistic creation is essential to our humanity—whether it be a painting, a song, a sculpture, a book, a movie, a dance, or [insert your favorite art form here]. We all need the enrichment that art brings to our lives, and this incredible series examines our nature to create.
Film Info
Type of Film/Event:Short
Runtime (minutes):26.0
Genre:Documentary
Original Language:English
Cast/Crew Info
Cast:John Leguizamo
Director:Elena Francesca Engel
Producer(s):Elena Francesca Engel
Ben Eli Konigsberg
Screenwriter:Elena Francesca Engel
John Leguizamo
Music By:Chris Hajian
Editor:Brad Allgood
Ben Montez

Description

John Leguizamo visits Rikers Island Correctional Facility to perform his one-man Broadway show Ghetto Klown for an audience of over 400 inmates. Following his performance, Leguizamo holds group discussions with justice-involved young men awaiting trial or sentencing. By sharing his personal journey of adversity and self-awareness, he encourages them to reflect openly and honestly about their own lives. This short documentary interweaves excerpts from Leguizamo’s performance and those discussions, bringing attention to the serious challenges and human side of incarceration.