The Harwood Museum of Art in collaboration with Emerging Pictures proudly presents Leonie, the true story of Leonie Gilmour - whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures. A romantic relationship with the famous Japanese poet Yone Noguchi starts after Gilmour works for the poet as his editor. Yone abruptly leaves when Gilmour shares with him the news of her pregnancy. Following Noguchi to Japan, she is cast alone to raise their son in a society with few opportunities for women. This tender and inspiring film tells the story of a remarkable woman who nurtured the amazing artistic talent of her son as he grew into the world-renowned artist Isamu Noguchi.

Friday, July 12, 7 p.m. NO - FILM

The Harwood Museum of Art in collaboration with Emerging Pictures proudly presents the Chilean drama NO. In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a referendum on his presidency. The country will vote "yes" or "no" to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the "no" persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael Garcia Bernal), to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and under scrutiny by the despot's minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.

Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m.

LaDonna Harris:  Indian 101 - FILM

This documentary profiles Comanche activist LaDonna Harris, who led an extensive life of Native political and social activism and is now passing on her traditional cultural and leadership values to a new generation of emerging Indigenous leaders around the world. Harris' efforts as a trailblazer began when President Lyndon Johnson assigned her to educate the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government on the unique role of American Indian tribes and their relationship with the federal government. This course, affectionately called "Indian 101," was taught to members of Congress and other federal agencies for over 35 years.  In addition to her work in civil rights, world peace, the environment and women's rights, Harris is best known for introducing landmark legislation that set the tone for greater civil rights in the U.S, including land return claims to the Taos Pueblo.  

Tuesday, July 23,  7 p.m. 

Bon:  Mustang to Menri - FILM

The Harwood Museum of Art in collaboration with Andrea Heckman and Rose Gordon proudly presents Bon: Mustang to Menri. 

Yungdrung Bon is the ancient indigenous religion of Tibet that His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognizes as the foundation of Tibetan culture and religion. Filmed at Menri Monastery in Northern India, Triten-Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal and locations along the spectacular Kali Gandaki Gorge, Bon: Mustang to Menri illuminates the interconnectedness of education and spiritual dedication and offers an intimate view into Bon history, religion and contemporary monastic life. The film follows Sonam Gurung's journey as a young boy traveling with his Lama from his home in the ancient kingdom of Mustang (Nepal) to Menri Monastery in Northern India. He later returns to his childhood village above the Kali Ghandaki Gorge in Mustang, determined to help his people by supporting their cultural heritage, education and economic sustainability. This award-winning film was produced by Taos residents Andrea Heckman and Rose Gordon. It is directed by Tad Fettig.

 

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