Immigrants in America: A Hollywood Perspective

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The Paley Center for Media & The Opportunity Agenda Present
Immigrants in America: A Hollywood Perspective

What: A timely conversation with artists and activists on how arts, culture, and media can move hearts and minds around a specific social policy issue.

When: Monday, May 3, 2010, 7:00pm

Where: The Paley Center for Media, 465 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA

Who: Bruce Evans, Senior Vice President of Drama Programming, NBC;  Leon Ichaso, Screenwriter & Director; Alan Jenkins, Executive Director, The Opportunity Agenda; Tony Plana, “Ignacio Suarez,” Ugly Betty; Angelica Salas,  Executive Director, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles; Nick Schenk, Screenwriter, Gran Torino; Ligiah Villalobos, Screenwriter, Under the Same Moon; Moderator: Emanuel Levy, Film & Media Critic.

Why: Immigrant-related stories in film and television have moved our hearts and minds, and are informing opinions on immigration in America today. The Opportunity Agenda and The Paley Center for Media are gathering a panel of actors, producers, writers, and industry leaders for a thought-provoking dialogue regarding media’s impact on the issue of immigration. This program is sponsored by Unbound Philanthropy.

Tags: film, Hollywood, televison
Topics: Building Community, Civic Life, Events, Immigrants