Created Equal Film & Arts Series
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Visually stunning and emotionally gripping, the animated film "Coco," inspired by Dia de los Muertos, explores the intersections of family, culture, life, and even death. A celebration and commodification of Mexico’s rich cultural traditions, "Coco" not only invites viewers to share in the wonder and meaning of the holiday. This film also enables viewers to better understand and address pressing issues affecting Arizona and the nation, including immigration and recent government actions that simultaneously disarm and provoke.
About the film:
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets the charming Hector, and together, they set off on a journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
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Panelists
Associate Professor, Language and Cultures,
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts;
CSRD Affiliate Faculty
Arizona State University
Assistant Professor, Border Studies
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Arizona
Honors Faculty Fellow, Barrett, the Honors College;
CSRD Affiliate Faculty
Arizona State University
Moderator
James Wermers, PhD
CSRD Faculty Fellow;
Digital Humanities Course Manager,
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Arizona State University
James Wermers, PhD
CSRD Faculty Fellow;
Digital Humanities Course Manager,
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Arizona State University
Directions & Parking
Location:
ASU Downtown Phoenix
Health North, room 110 (NHI 110)
550 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
The entrance on the west side of the building is the closest to room 110.
Directions:
ASU's Health North building is located on N. 3rd and Fillmore Streets in downtown Phoenix. For driving directions, click on the map button below and then select "Directions," or contact our office.
Parking:
There are multiple Visitor Parking options at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. The closest parking lot is located directly west of the Health North (NHI) building at 2nd St. and Fillmore St. Review the ASU parking map, https://www.asu.edu/parking/maps/downtown-current.pdf, for all ASU's parking options. Visitors lots are marked in pink and the fee is $3/hour.
There are also many City of Phoenix parking meters located on the streets around the building as well as on nearby streets.
Public Transportation:
The ASU Downtown Phoenix campus is accessible by light rail and bus. The closest light rail stop is located at Central Ave. and Van Buren St. For more information about public transportation options, visit the Valley Metro: http://www.valleymetro.org.
Volunteer
Volunteer at the "Coco" film and discussion.
Your service as a volunteer will help make this program a great success and have a positive impact on our community. Be an Architect of Change and sign up to volunteer with the CSRD!
Volunteer Information:
- Each volunteer shift is a minimum of 1 hour
- Volunteers may sign up for multiple shifts
- CSRD will sign off on community service/volunteer paperwork or write letters on your behalf
- If these shifts do not fit with your schedule, please contact the CSRD at csrd@asu.edu or call 602-496-1376 to arrange a custom volunteer schedule