For Immediate Release

2009 film schedule

Program Guide

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Venues in Oakland

Oakland filmmakers

Thinking local
reaching international

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OCTOBER 1ST
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OCTOBER 2ND


 



MIYA OF THE QUIET STRENGTH

60 minutes

SCREENS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Miya of the Quiet Strength is a one hour documentary about the life of Miya Rodolfo-Sioson, the lone survivor of the November 1, 1991 University of Iowa shooting. Following her injury, Miya became a quadriplegic, but her disability has not prevented this determined woman from helping others. The film portrays Miya’s life as an activist, following her as she overcomes many challenges and fights for the rights of others she sees as less fortunate than herself.

Directed by Daniel Julien