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On Sept. 12, Cinemapolis hosted a screening and panel for "Divisible," a documentary focused on redlining in the U.S. The event, which discussed modern gentrification in Ithaca, was attended by 115 people.

‘Divisible’ film screening facilitates discussion of both local and nationwide gentrification

By Mariana Contreras, Co Life and Culture Editor September 29, 2024
As the nation faces a housing crisis with some of the highest 30-year mortgage rates in decades and with elections right around the corner, Elizabeth Barrett’s documentary “Divisible” reminds audiences of a major housing factor: redlining. Redlining refers to the practice in which residents of different areas are denied access to services such as mortgages, insurance and other financial resources, primarily based on the residency of people in minority neighborhoods. In the 1920s, the government developed color-coded maps — such as one used in Syracuse — depicting the loan-worthiness of neighborhoods
The Ithaca College Sexual Violence Prevention Committee collaborated with Zahra Vieneuve to host a virtual panel for students to discuss the Fundamental Film Screenings.

Students discuss film series at human rights panel

By Ashley Stalnecker, Senior Writer May 5, 2021
Zahra Vieneuve, a global human rights activist, joined Ithaca College’s Sexual Violence Prevention Committee for a conversation on impunity.
From left, junior Gautam Singhani, an intern for FLEFF, stands with Vincent Grenier, a professor of film from SUNY-Binghamton, on March 3 at Cinemapolis. This is FLEFF’s 16th anniversary.

FLEFF formulates forthcoming film festivities

By Elizabeth Morris, Contributing Writer March 26, 2013
The 16th annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival will center on the theme of mobilities.
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