Anti-imperialist resistance and solidarity: organizing lessons for Philly

Screening: Taking Root (2023, 23 min)

Time: March 28 2026, 6:30pm - 9 pm

Location: Vox Populi

(319 N 11th St, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107)

Join Korea Peace Committee Philadelphia for a screening of Taking Root and a subsequent panel discussion. This event is part of our Land, Occupation, and Family Separation screening series.

We have invited local organizers and activists to discuss the impact of U.S. wars on international and domestic fronts. We will discuss building resistance and solidarity across liberation struggles, and share lessons for local organizing.

Panelists:

• Gabby Ballard (PSL and Philly Black Workers Project)
• Hannah Gann (Philly Educators for Palestine and Philly Palestine Coalition)
• Chuu Jo (Nodutdol)
• Geo Maher (Abolition School)
• Lenore Ramos Juarez (Juntos)

Please note that Vox Populi is located in a historic warehouse and the elevator and portable ramps may not be suitable for all wheelchairs. Any individual requiring a ramp to navigate is strongly encouraged to be in touch at: [email protected] or 215.238.1236 to coordinate and discuss accessibility details.

Film Info:

Taking Root produced by VietLead

Taking Root is a community-produced documentary series that amplifies the untold stories of Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian refugee Philadelphians who resettled in the city after the U.S. Wars in Southeast Asia (commonly known as the “Vietnam War." Through 12 firsthand accounts, the series explores how imperialist violence shaped intergenerational trauma—and presents a powerful narrative of political transformation within Southeast Asian refugee communities.

Learn more: https://www.takingrootdocumentary.com

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