Let’s face it, resistance is hard work.
Take some time for yourself, see a movie or play, go to a concert, peruse some local art!
Joyful or thought-provoking entertainment is a form of resistance, too!
Here are some local goings-on for your consideration.
Upcoming Movies
Center for Contemporary Arts / CCA
Opens September 5th
The Story of Souleymane is a gripping and timely French drama that resonates powerfully with the immigrant experience in the U.S., especially in the age of ICE, detention, and deportation.
Souleymane is a young undocumented delivery worker in Paris, hustling nonstop under a borrowed identity. In just 48 hours, he’ll face an asylum interview that could decide whether he can stay or be forced to leave the country. As he races across the city meeting brutal delivery quotas, he also struggles to prepare for the interview that may determine his entire future.
Winner of three major awards at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, the film mirrors the reality faced by millions of our neighbors here in the U.S.: immigrants who work essential jobs while living in constant fear of arrest, deportation, and separation from their families.
As debates over borders and enforcement dominate headlines, The Story of Souleymane reminds us of the human cost behind the policies — and the dignity, resilience, and desperation of those caught in the system.
Essential viewing for anyone concerned with justice, immigration, and the human stakes behind today’s headlines.
Need something family friendly?
At the CCA: The American Southwest
Opens September 5th
The American Southwest is a stirring, family-friendly wildlife film that travels the length of the Colorado River, showcasing the iconic public lands, fragile ecosystems, and diverse wildlife that define our region. Narrated by Indigenous activist Quannah Chasinghorse and made in partnership with Natives Outdoors, the film uplifts Indigenous voices while confronting the political realities of water overuse, climate change, and the mismanagement of natural resources.
At a time when public lands, water rights, and environmental protections are under attack, The American Southwest is both a celebration of the landscapes we love and a call to action. For groups like Indivisible Santa Fe, it’s a powerful reminder that protecting our land, climate, and communities starts with raising our voices and demanding better policy.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Sept 11th with post screening Q & A
At the CCA: Thirst for Power
Discover the deep connections between water, culture, energy, and resilience through a curated lineup of thought-provoking short films and a feature documentary — followed by a live conversation with filmmakers and leading voices in the water-energy nexus.
Rivers Run Through Us (Littleglobe, 10 min)
Three artists. Five days. 54 miles. A cinematic pilgrimage along the endangered Santa Fe River, exploring art, place, and the urgency of preservation.
Paige (Water First & Untold Storytelling, 11 min)
Meet Paige Manitowabi, a Water Walker from Manitoulin Island who blends Traditional Knowledge with Western science to inspire a new generation of Indigenous water protectors.
Rooted Waters (Uncivilized Outdoors, 11 min)
A moving story of the Indigenous and Hispanic Youth Fly Fishing Camp in northern New Mexico — where healing, heritage, and nature come together on sacred waters.
Thirst for Power (56 min, PBS Documentary)
Based on the book by Dr. Michael E. Webber, this documentary explores the critical, complex relationship between water and energy — and how rethinking our systems can help us build a more resilient, sustainable future.
🌎 Post-Screening Conversation
Stay for an engaging discussion with the filmmakers and special guests working at the intersection of climate, water justice, Indigenous rights, and clean energy.
Everyone wins at Bingo!
Jordan Pederson
Art Scene
The Canyon Road Summer Walk series is coming to a close; it's always a pleasant time to enjoy a stroll – now that the weather is starting to get cooler.
The penultimate walk of the year is September 3, 5-8pm. The last one is October 29th!
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