SFP National GVP Expo Screening NOTHING TO SEE HERE: WATTS
Sat, 26 Sept 2026, 18:30
Chicago, United States
Free
Originally organized by Tenisha Taylor. Please reserve a maximum of 2 tickets per registration The final evening of the SFP National GVP Expo will feature a full screening of Nothing to See Here: Watts at Venue SIX10, just a short walk from the Chicago Hilton. NOTHING TO SEE HERE: WATTS is a groundbreaking documentary created by the community of Watts, California—including rival gang members, police officers, and victims of violence—who courageously turn the camera on themselves, unexpectedly igniting a historic peace movement and dramatically reducing homicide rates by 90%. 6:30 pm Doors 7 pm Opening Comments & Film Start 8:30 pm Q&A Filmmakers Members of the Watts, CA community, including: Lawanda Hawkins (Community Activist), Sean Reynolds (Student/Victim of Violence), Qiuana Williams (Mother of Victim of Violence), Cornelius Wills (Bounty Hunter Blood Gang Member), Tim Pearce (Former LAPD Officer), Kristina Ripatti (Former LAPD Officer), Meryland Gonzalez (Student and Olympic Boxing Hopeful), Neci McKinney (Victim of Violence), Erik Loomis (LAPD Officer), Emily Avalos (Student, Victim of Violence), Tyrone Riley Sr. (High School Basketball Coach, Grape Street Crip) Tyrone Riley Jr. (Student and Aspiring College Athlete), Celeste Garnica (Student), Iris Romero (Homicide Detective), Jaime Gregory (Former Gang Member and Community Activist), Pastor Jose Hernandez (Former Gang Member Turned Pastor). With contributions from more than 300 members of the community. Film and Music Producers Michael Soenen, Sherine Ebadi, Todd Lieberman, Suzanne Malveaux, Brandon “Stix” Salaam-Bailey Run Time: 90 Minutes Venue: 610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://luma.com/r3b1n5eg