Now on Sunday, May 10 (new date), Livestreams host Jason Prah speaks with director Alexandro Pacheco about his trip to the island of Cuba on an Educational Visa in 2017. While in Cuba, Pacheco spoke with over a dozen natural-born Cubans who proudly stand by their nation -- a government that, from our perspective, has kept them sequestered. It is the story of one particular Cuban, and how she explains one of the surprising benefits of the Castro regime, which moved him deeply. This reveal is ultimately the reason we are gathering because it ties this story to what is coming next. As per usual in Pacheco's cryptic world, that is not even half of what to expect on this final Livestream. Also slated are details of the world premiere of Ideologies &amp; The Promise in a physical theater, plus a lot more. Tune in for one final hour with Jason and Alex; to hear the details first; and learn a few great things about Havana while you're here. The Livestream will begin automatically following a final preview screening of Ideologies &amp; The Promise which starts at 6:02pm ET. If you missed it live, PLEASE WAIT for the Replay to be added before watching.

An examination of theology and ideologies between two Hispanic immigrant women, one Cuban and one Mexican; and a philosophical journey between two cousins reeling from the loss of a family member. Both parts converge with a poignant, family-affirming climax. Adapted from an essay and a short story written by a son and his mother, respectively.

Ideologies & The Promise

Directed by Alexandro Pacheco with Cinematography by Erika Houle and an original score by Sanjay G. Pamaar.

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At the heart of The Ideologies & The Promise Virtual Experience are four monthly Livestreams (virtual conversations) in which a member of the Creative Team for Alexandro Pacheco's 2021 film, Ideologies & The Promise, speaks on one of the many themes in the film. The conversations are each preceded by a private screening for viewers who then watch the interview live with a chance to ask questions in real time. Hosted by Chicago's own Jason Prah.

Thank you for agreeing to include your trailer in the Pre-Roll of my film. I am so proud to have the opportunity to share a preview of the work we made together and I hope you can come to at least one of the screenings in our monthly Livestreams Series. Let's continue to consider each other for future collaborations. Stay safe and healthy, friend.

Newcomer Alex Pacheco has created a film Qonarts calls "Powerful". The Virtual Experience was a series of four interviews; each an hour following a screening of the 26-min film (the Ideologies & The Promise), heach tackling a new theme with Q&A. 

Please Note: Archived Livestreams now include the film. Ideologies & The Promise is available to watch now. Series Passes no longer on sale. 