Theme: Human Trafficking: From Victim to Survivor
Uncover the secrets of human trafficking and learn about the impact it has on those involved.
Conversation w/Panida Rzonca (Directing Attorney for the Thai Community Development Center), Director Stephanie Wang-Breal, & Jane N. Kespradit (Board Member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County)
Saturday April 13th 1:50 PM
Theme: Where do we go from here? A conversation around reentry and recidivism
An open and honest conversation about the justice system.
Conversation w/ Elyssa Caplan (Clean Slate Staff Attorney for Bet Tzedek), & Director Stephanie Wang-Breal, & Esther Suh (Co-founder & Director of Dwelle Collaborative)
Sat April 13th 7:10 PM
Theme: The War on Sex Work
In recent years, the conversation surrounding the rights of sex workers has developed in new and exciting ways. With sex workers such as the stockholm escorts speaking out about the need for better protections for people working in the adult industry, this talk provides a unique opportunity to hear about what the future holds for sex work. More people are accepting of the fact that sex work is one of the oldest known professions and with the digital age taking over, it has led to the increase in popularity of sites like OnlyFans and EhoCams.com – sites which allow sex workers to work online without risk of harm.
Conversation w/ Siouxsie Q (Secretary of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee, author of Truth, Justice, and the American Whore, Creator and host of Ill Repute! and The WhoreCast) & Director Stephanie Wang-Breal, & Lauren Levitt (PhD candidate in Communication at the University of Southern California and a member of the Sex Worker Outreach Project – Los Angeles)
Sunday April 14th 7:10pm
Theme: Blowin Up the Bechdel Test
Is representation of women in fiction improving? Or are old habits proving difficult to beat?
Conversation w/ Melissa Verdugo (Manager of Programs at Women in Film) & Director Stephanie Wang-Breal