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Show Page 2 The West View Spy Hop continued from page 1 our community tary filmmakers, visited the Utah pants gained, the high school students from West, East; Hillcrest, Historical Society archives, took and Layton High Schools earned tours of the city, identified and college questioned University of committed to stereotypes, and addressed issues such as racism and classism. | As one participant said, “I’ve learned more than I could’ve imagined. I came into the pro- gram without a clue, but now I have the knowledge of making a documentary... . I’ve learned a great deal of history that I would have otherwise never learned. that the partici- credit through Utah, the which engaging is with Alice umentary filmmaker now teaching in the English and Film Studies Departments at the U of U, Matt Montoya from the University/Neighborhood some of the issues brought up in cussions about issues relating to the documentaries. The panel members included Ed Buendia our city and our communities. Support for screenings has been provided by the Utah Humanities Council. If you would like to host a screening and discussion, please. contact Matt Bradley at 532-7500 or matt@spyhop.org. @ I’ve also learned more about the from Education, and for each other.” In addition to the (U of U), Les Kelen from the Center for Documentary Arts, skills and ways to think about Institute, communities on the west side of — Partnership, and Ana Vakapuna, the city. “one of the student filmmakers The premiere screening on from West High School. May 31 was followed by a Q&A Ultimately, we hope these docwith the filmmakers and then a umentaries can be stepping-off ‘panel discussion that addressed — points for future community dis- stereotypes we all have against : technical Sundance Maurice, an award winning doc-- the Meredith Department Culture, and Lavitt of Society from the Seas sa PoP From left to right: Jini Palmer, Paige Emerson, Davi Silviera, Toni Lopez, Ben Carthell, Jay Garcia, and Julian Lopez introduce themselves at the premiere screening of “Crossing the Tracks", a series of three short documentaries exploring the east/west divide of Salt Lake City. 9-11 continued from page 1 “Terrorist attacks in our country and threats of war are frightening “As a nation, we shared shock and disbelief, horror, fear, sadness, experiences for all Americans. We, grief, despair, anger, rage, worry, another to feel safe at a time when stress, and the need to take action. the world place.” — Each of us has been affected in an individual way by this tragedy.” as human beings, must help one seems . a dangerous that will make life better now and. in the future.” “My name is Talon Ozmore. I am a student at East High. In con- junction with the Utah Federation for Youth, I have helped organize this community event and am pleased to welcome you all here today. My purpose for implementing this community wide memorial/dedication is to honor the many individuals whose lives were dramatically affected on September 11. I also hope this event and others like it will serve to promote tolerance, peace, and a sense of unity within our worldwide community.” are now looking twice as hard at green cards, passports, and any- “Each one of us is affected in “Heroes have and will continue ‘some. way by war or terrorism not to emerge. We can all become only in our home country but in heroes by helping ourselves and» the countries of our fellow human those around us to recover, _ beings worldwide. For many, like enhancing the safety of us all; and when possible, finding ways to act _are questions in everyone’s minds, yet they remain unanswered. Protection: the airports now have more security. The police stations are on high alert. Police officers thing that is considered identification. Togetherness: people are now helping each other... Those who are. blessed with riches are giving to those who are less fortunate and myself, the support of caring indi- ‘less blessed...The 9/11 attack has viduals and the gathering together given us a taste of the good (pro- of communities will make the difference between being overwhelmed and being able to cope with tragegy.” tection and togetherness) and bad Imelda Jimenez spoke: “Fear: fear is one feelings. Insecurity: I with the war going what Bin Laden of my: worst feel insecure on and with did to us. (sorrow, frustration, confusion, and fear). 9/11 is like a big box of emotion; some feelings will be easy to forget, but some will take time.” Following _ the speeches, | Ozmore invited members of the audience. to express their reactions Sadness: Bin Laden left sadness — to 9/11. Many tears were shed. behind.” : Slowly at first and then person Krystal Landrove spoke: “What I think most of the 9/11 attacks is what it has given us. Fear: we wonder, is there going to be another attack? Are we safe to ride in an airplane? Are our children safe to play outside? These after. person, youth and adult alike, described their grief over that tragedy and the resolve to work for tolerance and a better sense of community at many levels—in ee hl neighborhoods, within Salt Lake City and across nations.@ Se er er me crn Web Hosting | Network Consulting Pht \ mere i 801.532.2767 |