English subtitles only. ONLY SCREENING IN THE <a href="https://watch.eventive.org/act2025/play/67d31eb45b92bcd3bbd43a4a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VIRTUAL ENCORE</a>. After being apprehended at the US border and separated from his father for six months, 12-year-old Geovanny returns home to Guatemala. But he’s not the same. Formerly a star student, Geovanny drops out of school. Meanwhile his father finds himself in massive debt from the journey to the US and fears he may lose his land—the source of his livelihood—and maybe even his life. But an unexpected call from the U.S. holds the promise to change everything. Filmed over six years, The Return is an intimate portrait of boyhood interrupted, an exploration of the bonds of family across borders, and a celebration of the resilience of a father and son who dream of returning home. --Después de ser detenido en la frontera de Estados Unidos y separado de su padre durante seis meses, Geovanny, de 12 años, regresa a su hogar en Guatemala. Pero ya no es el mismo. Antes un brillante&nbsp;estudiante, Geovanny abandona la escuela. Mientras tanto, su padre se enfrenta a una enorme deuda por el viaje a los Estados Unidos&nbsp;y teme perder su tierra, su fuente de sustento, e incluso su vida. Pero una llamada inesperada desde los Estados Unidos&nbsp;trae la promesa de cambiarlo todo. Filmado a lo largo de seis años, The Return&nbsp;es un retrato íntimo de una infancia interrumpida, una exploración de los lazos familiares a través de las fronteras y una celebración de la resiliencia de un padre y un hijo que sueñan con regresar a casa.

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The Return

After being apprehended at the US border and separated from his father for six months, 12-year-old Geovanny returns home to Guatemala. But he’s not the same.

Sponsored by Kim Dickson and Richard Sadowske Experience a day in the life of an Arizona reproductive health clinic trying to navigate the turbulent aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs decision. Amidst the chaos of changing regulations and national debate, the clinic struggles to stay open and serve its clients with warmth and understanding.

As Long As We Can

Experience a day in the life of an Arizona reproductive health clinic trying to navigate the turbulent aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs decision. Amidst the chaos of changing regulations and national debate, the clinic struggles to stay open and serve its clients with warmth and understanding.

Sponsored by Department of Political Science Activists from across the political spectrum are projecting light onto buildings and monuments as a tool for dissent. These bold messages and images challenge authority. Their actions push the boundaries of traditional protest and raise questions about free speech in a digital era.

Projecting Protest

Activists from across the political spectrum wield unsanctioned light projection as a tool for dissent, raising new questions about free speech in the digital era.

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