Fist Up Film Festival: Mujer Mariposa (Feature Film)
About this Event
The 17th Annual Fist Up Film Festival returns to La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley this October 1st–4th! Doors at 6:30 PM, screenings at 7:00 PM.
This volunteer-led, 100% POC-run festival presents films that connect global and local struggles, amplify marginalized voices, and create space for dialogue, solidarity, and community action.
Admission is free, powered by your donations, ensuring everyone has access to the power of film.
Please note: RSVP does not guarantee you a seat. Seating is first come, first served, so we encourage you to arrive early.
Grab food and drinks from Los Cilantros next door, and enjoy your meal in the theater before the film starts.
Films
Mujer Mariposa
Directed by Diana A. Cervera | IG: @mujermariposadoc
Mujer Mariposa is a feature-length documentary that follows three first-generation daughters of migrant and refugee women as they navigate life between cultures, languages, and homelands. Set across the Philippines, Eritrea, El Salvador, and the U.S., the film explores the emotional landscape of diaspora through personal journeys and archival memory. Created by two Transborder Chicana filmmakers rooted in the San Diego–Tijuana borderlands, the film reflects on intergenerational identity, U.S. imperialism, and belonging offering an intimate portrait of women redefining home in the in-between.
About Fist Up Film Festival
Welcome to The 17th Annual Fist Up Film Festival! We believe watching a good film can change your life…We believe some films are made to be discussed…
Join us October 1st - 4th in Berkeley, California. We believe that Social Justice films don't have to make the audience feel horrible about the state of the world. We focus on uplifting stories that show our power!
Organized by FistUp.TV in collaboration with La Peña Cultural Center
Check out the program and RSVP for each night: Lapena.info/fistup
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Accessibility
- La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
- Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.
- All-gender restrooms available
We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone.
If you have any specific needs or questions about accessibility, please contact us at least one week in advance. Email us at [email protected]
Support La Peña — and save money!
Become a La Peña Member: Enjoy free entry to our monthly political education film series, plus La Cumbia and ¡BAILA! dance parties, rental discounts and more.
Join here: Lapena.org/members
Make a one-time gift: Support our programs and keep La Peña thriving by donating here: Lapena.org/donate (donations are tax-deductible)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 27.94
