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Elected

Five young elected officials from marginalized communities overcome discrimination to advance justice and carve a path for others.

Juan Cardoza-Oquendo, Director

" I am inspired by ordinary people who take extraordinary actions to challenge oppression and exclusion, often with joy! When people tell their stories, they break through shame and isolation and start turning pain into collective action. I am also inspired by leaders committed to amplifying the voices of their communities and advancing agendas for justice, equity, and love."

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USA Film Premiere: GAAVANI - Her Journey Home

Gaavani

USA Film Premiere: GAAVANI - Her Journey Home

31 Sikh female voices claim their spiritual inheritance through an epic journey across India

Join us at MATCH for the exciting USA Premiere of the highly anticipated GAAVANI film! Mark your calendar for August 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM (CST). Don't miss this unique chance to experience the USA film debut. It’s gonna be a great time filled with Inspiration & Divine Melody. See you there!

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8th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL POETRY FILM FESTIVAL

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8th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL POETRY FILM FESTIVAL

A SERIES OF PROGRAMS FEATURING INDEPENDENT SHORT POETIC FILMS

Screening Indie Shorts and showcasing US and World Premiers from around the world. 24 countries from Argentina to Ukraine and all across the USA are participating! Live conversations with film Directors attending and Houston’s program artists. Readings from Texas Poets Laureate Octavio Quintanilla and Emmy Pérez, as well as Marie Brown, Chris Wise, Jane Creighton, and Alliah Lavonne Tigh.

Sunday morning programming includes films and performances by Deaf artists using American Sign Language, accessible in English. A portion of all festival ticket sales will be donated to poetry programs for internally displaced children in Odesa, Ukraine promoted by “Poems Not Bombs.”Read more

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