Power of Place Roadshow (film + panel discussion)

Name: Power of Place Roadshow (film + panel discussion)
Start: 2025-10-09T20:00:00-07:00
Location: 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97401

Schedule

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97401 | Eugene, OR

Where We Goin’?: Power of Place: A Multimedia Experience
Get ready for something bold, beautiful, and deeply resonant.
The Power of Place Roadshow isn’t your average film screening — it’s an experience. It’s culture. It’s community. It’s a celebration of excellence, belonging, and Black brilliance.
We will screen two powerful short films:
Dear Young Black Portland - run time 7 min
A visual letter from Ms. Sharon Gary-Smith, a beloved elder and former NAACP Portland President. Filmed by Devin Boss, and produced by Zoe Piliafas, this raw, deeply personal letter to the next generation, finds Gary-Smith the story of her family having their home stolen by the city through eminent domain as a child, and despite the loss continuing to chart new horizons in the sacred march for justice. Ms. Sharon refuses the role of gatekeeper. She opens doors to leaders of all ages because as she says - “she was once the one, who wanted to burn it all down.” She’s a fountain of wisdom, and her letter, penned with the help of award-winning writer Donovan Scribes, is not just a letter, but a rallying cry for all who demand a better future.
Where We Goin’?: Power of Place - run time - 28 min
Devin Boss is on a quest. And he wants you to join him as he explores this simple question: Where We Goin’?
A millennial Black filmmaker and artist raised in the heart of the whitest city in America: Portland, OR, Boss ventures out to uncover the deeper truths that have shaped not just his city — but his very identity.
There will be DJ SXLXMXN creating a vibe through the entire show, followed by a interactive panel that will include the local Eugene NAACP.