A monthly film series centering liberation, decolonization, and political education through films with facilitated discussions. When We Win Film Series: Mālama Mākua - demilitarization in Hawai'i Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Doors open: 7:00 PM | Screening at 7:30 PM | Run time: 48 min Sliding Scale Tickets: $5 - $25 | No one turned […]
Sunday, March 29 | 3-5PM | Refreshments at 2:45PM First Unitarian Church: 685 14th St, Oakland RSVP Here Join the Oakland People's Arms Embargo on Sunday, March 29th, for an afternoon panel, discussion, and musical performance to celebrate Oakland's long history of international solidarity! Learn from Oakland's own movement leaders about local resistance against the South African […]
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Doors open: 7 PM | Screening at 7:30 PM Sliding Scale Tickets: $5 – $25 | No one turned away for lack of funds | FREE for La Peña Members Online ticket sales end when doors open; after that, tickets are available at the door until capacity is reached. No one […]
The When We Win political education film series is back on EVERY third Tuesday! On May 19th, join us to celebrate the shared birthdays of Yuri Kochiyama, Malcolm X, Ho Chi Minh and Lorraine Hansberry, with a screening of “Passion for Justice” which chronicles Yuri Kochiyama's remarkable contributions to social change through some of the most […]
When We Win Film Series: What These Walls Won’t Hold – San Quentin During COVID-19 Sliding Scale Tickets: $5–$25 | No one turned away for lack of funds | FREE for La Peña Members Tickets available at the door until we reach capacity. This month’s gathering will center resilience, community, and the struggle for liberation from within […]
Overview We will be focusing on HANDS OFF CUBA solidarity efforts and a screening of the documentary film MAESTRA. When We Win Film Series: HANDS OFF CUBA / MAESTRA Documentary Film Sliding Scale Tickets: $5 - $25 | No one turned away for lack of funds | FREE for La Peña Members Tickets available online […]
When We Win Film Series: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director, Yoruba Richen Sliding Scale Tickets: $15 - $35 | No one turned away for lack of funds | FREE for La Peña Members Tickets available online and at the door until we reach capacity. This month’s gathering is the […]
On September 15th, explore with us a history of repression with a documentary on the organizing, trial, and Oakland FBI bombing of activist Judi Bari. The Forest for the Trees documents a piece of U.S. history that grows increasingly resonant as the lines between dissent and terrorism are intentionally blurred, exploring Bari as an Earth First! leader who […]
