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    Ovarian Psycos

    Joanna SOKOLOWSKI Kate TRUMBULL-LAVALLE 2016 USA Documentary color 72min English Blu-ray
    Riding at night through streets deemed dangerous in Eastside Los Angeles, the Ovarian Psycos use their bicycles to confront the violence in their lives. At the helm of the crew is founder Xela de la X, a single mother and poet M.C. dedicated to recruiting an unapologetic, misfit crew of women of color.The film intimately chronicles Xela as she struggles to strike a balance between her activism and nine year old daughter Yoli; street artist Andi who is estranged from her family and journeys to become a leader within the crew;and bright eyed recruit Evie, who despite poverty, and the concerns of her protective Salvadoran mother, discovers a newfound confidence.

    Director

    Joanna SOKOLOWSKI

    Joanna SOKOLOWSKI is an independent documentary filmmaker. She founded Sylvia Frances Films with her filmmaking partner Kate TRUMBULL-LAVALLE in 2013.

    Kate TRUMBULL-LAVALLE

    Kate TRUMBULL-LAVALLE is an independent documentary filmmaker who first began in the field of social justice media as an educator and a program coordinator for the Media Arts Center San Diego. She co-founded Sylvia Frances Films with Joanna SOKOLOWSKI in 2013.

    Director's Statement ▾

    Joanna SOKOLOWSKI
    • 2016 Ovarian Psycos
    Kate TRUMBULL-LAVALLE
    • 2016 Ovarian Psycos

    Director : Joanna SOKOLOWSKI, Kate TRUMBULL-LAVALLE
    Producer : Joanna SOKOLOWSKI, Kate TRUMBULL-LAVALLE
    Cinematography : Michael Raines
    Editor : Victoria Chalk
    Composer : Jimmy LaValle

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