Date: April 12, 2007
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Description: At first, the assignment seemed overwhelming: four sites, 100 families, and many talented artists who were all a part of 100 Families Oakland, an arts program designed to bring together neighbors and families in Oakland. I wasn't sure how to narrow down my focus, but as I started my pre-interviews, the story fell in to place.
I focused on the East Oakland project site, Jautan Stancil's family, and artist Adalia Moncada. They provided me with wonderful scenes including the creation of a conceptual installation with life-sized plaster-of-paris sculptures and the acceptance of a new participant who had just come out of juvenille detention.
Community members have a lot of enthusiam for this program and CCA has launched a second round in Oakland with exploration into San Francisco's Bayview District.
Broadcast History:
KALW's Artery
KVRM (Nevada City)
KZSC (Santa Cruz)
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