Ethnic Studies Minor

A Screening of “Summoning the Spirit” with Filmmaker Jon Garcia (Oct. 26)

October 23, 2023

The Ethnic Studies Minor is bringing local filmmaker Jon Garcia to campus. Garcia will screen his film Summoning the Spirit, and there will be a Q&A session after the film.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet a working PNW artist and enjoy a scary film just in time for the Halloween season. To learn more about the film (made here in Oregon) and its director, read this interview with Garcia ahead of the event.

The more, the merrier! Bring a friend, your best Sasquatch-themed accessories, and some good questions to support the arts in our community and on our campus!

This event is free and will take place on Thursday, October 26, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Brian Doyle Auditorium.

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