Lela the Film

LELA is a magical-realist short film that travels beside a young Somali refugee living in Lewiston, Maine.

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Toledo, Ohio is bucking the recent wave of Islamaphobia and welcoming Syrian refugees.

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BAFTA announced eligible films must "demonstrate inclusivity in their production practices" by 2019.

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Dan Shoenbrun of #Filmmaker Mag makes a case for the importance & singular power of film in our culture.

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The alley beneath the library is a key location in the film, the site of a transformative event in Lela’s life.

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LELA the film is excited to announce that From the Heart Productions is now our non-profit fiscal sponsor!

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One of the many stories about immigrant ingenuity. Diverse perspectives enrich our world.

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Hatred is a product of fear & ignorance. Education is the key to compassion.

5 ways to disrupt racism.

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The importance of advocacy in film. Unique stories, diverse perspectives. #endracism

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Last night America witnessed an incredible victory for immigrant rights & people of color. #hope

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Magical realism portrays a world that looks exactly like ours... With small tweaks.

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A nice intro to the discussion on immigrants in Lewiston by CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley.

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A new study released by the bi-partisan New American Economy shows the economic impact of immigrants in America.

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Lewiston entrepreneur Fadumo Musse is a shining example of the positive impact refugees have in our community.

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ND judge dismissed charges against journalist Amy Goodman but filmmaker Deia Schlosberg still faces 3 charges.

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In honor of today's rainy weather, I made a #rain gif from my photo of the dark woods surrounding Mt. Apatite! https://t.co/BfE6q4PMsP

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Over 784,000 refugees have resettled in the U.S. since 9/11. Not a single one has carried out a terrorist attack.

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Harrowing & uncompromising look at race & US Justice System. A must-watch, especially if you were born after 1980.

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Some people risk everything to stand up for what they believe in. #Documentary #filmmakers #hero https://t.co/GJLGArcbVC

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Documentary filmmaker Deia Schlosberg is facing up to 45 years in prison for pipeline protest https://t.co/iSDz95vd43

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How Cinematographers Use Geometric Shapes to Tell Stories with Visuals

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Director of #LAArts touts art in Lew: “The renaissance of New England is peppered with post-industrial mill towns.”

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