FRIDAY, OCT. 9 at 7 P.M.

Abrazo: Words / Film / Music

The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern

ABOUT THE FILM

“My friend Andrei in Mexico City tells me that the Spanish word abrazo means so much more than a hug…”

So begins the stunning presentation from Nick Jaina, a poetic film essay called Abrazo that explores the affection missing in the world. In a unique performance, Nick projects the film while playing gorgeous electric guitar soundscapes and narrating the film live, all while beautiful videos from the streets of Mexico City flicker behind him. It is a uniquely hopeful experience of soul and body.

The film accompanies the book of the same name, a poetic photo essay that unfolds in full color, one line on each page.

ABOUT NICK JAINA

Nick Jaina was an Oregon Book Award finalist in 2015 for his memoir Get It While You Can. His writing has appeared in Atlantic Monthly, McSweeney’s Quarterly and the journal Oregon Humanities. He co-founded and was music director for a ballet company in New York City called Satellite that involved dancers from Juilliard and the New York City Ballet and performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, garnering praise from The New York Times.

Limited Seating, Advanced Tickets Highly Recommended. All Ages.

DATES/TIMES

• Friday, Oct. 9 : 7-8:30 p.m.

WHERE

• The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern

PRICE

• $15