Jeanne Powell
Jeanne is a published poet and essayist. She holds degrees from Wayne State University and the University of San Francisco. Jeanne has taught in the CS, UB and OLLI programs at universities in the City. Her books in print include MY OWN SILENCE and WORD DANCING from Taurean Horn Press.
San Francisco: ‘Joy Ride’ to open CAAMFest at the Asian Art Museum
The Center for Asian American Media invites all communities to experience CAAMFest in its annual presentation of Asian and Asian American films and culture. The festival runs May 11-21 and will be a fully in-person event for the first time in several years.
“CAAMFest 2023 is a call to gather,...
‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ to open Longest-running film festival in San Francisco
Film festival season has arrived. A high point of the spring season is SFFilm, considered the longest-running film festival in the Americas. For eleven days beginning April 13th, a multiplicity of venues will feature intriguing narratives, documentaries and short features from all over the world.
This year’s films will be...
In Wine Country: ‘Jules’ starring Ben Kingsley to open Sonoma International Film Festival
Rated as one of the “top ten destination film festivals” by USA Today, the Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) opens March 22 for five festive days in wine country.
Featuring independent films and a full mix of culinary and social events, the SIFF celebrates its 26th year with a lively...
Mostly British Film Festival: It’s a wrap from the Vogue Theatre in San Francisco
Perhaps the oldest movie house in San Francisco, the Vogue Theatre has survived various changes in ownership. Today this venerable repertory cinema is owned by the SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, and the venue continues to enrich our movie viewing experiences.
Currently completing its annual return to the Vogue is the...
‘The Woman King’ driven by dazzling performances by Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu
A film to be experienced and admired for years to come.
Film Review: ‘The Legend of Molly Johnson’, a heroine in any century
This Australian Western is riveting for all the reasons that Westerns invite a confrontation over the moral high ground, and more.
‘Deconstructing Karen’ an absorbing documentary about two miracle workers who are changing the world, one dinner at a time
“The work that I do is because of love. I believe you all can deprogram yourselves.”
Mill Valley Film Festival returns to San Francisco Bay Area for 45th season
Frances McDormand will be in attendance for the presentation of Women Talking, recipient of a Mind The Gap award.
Film Review: ‘Breaking’ showcases superb performances from Boyega, Beharie, Leyva and Williams as the tension builds
Brian’s cause? Find a way to get the VA to give him the $892 he is owed.
Film Review: Waking up with purpose in ‘We Feed People’
"We not only feed people. We create systems."
