Join us for a celebration of indigenous and community filmmaking in the Quechua languages spoken throughout the Andes and New York. May Sumak!: Quichwa Film Showcase is a traveling event series featuring three days of Quechua/Kichwa film screenings and discussions throughout New York City (Manhattan, Bronx, & Queens). Included in this series will be a special preview of renowned indigenous filmmaker, Alberto Muenala's, groundbreaking film, Killa, the first feature-length drama made in Kichwa by Kichwas in Ecuador. Alberto will also be joining other numerous special guests for lively discussions following each day of screening.

On March 28th, Queens Museum will be the site for the last day of film screenings and discussions. To follow the screenings will be a live performance by the Ecuadorian dance troupe, Wawa Sumags (with Ecuador Sumag Llacta). And finally, after Kichwa Hatari NY DJs puts everyone on their feet, the afternoon will culminate with a live music concert by the popular New York-based Andean band, Inkarayku.

PLEASE NOTE: Program in Quechua, Kichwa, & Spanish with English Supports

Schedule of Events 
1pm: First Screening of Films, Theater on 2nd Floor
"€¢ Qallay: La fiesta de las flores (14 min, Quechua w/ Spanish subtitles)
"€¢ Mosocc Punchau (12 min, Quechua w/ Spanish subtitles)
"€¢ Brief intro to Killa
"€¢ Killa Trailer (3 min, Kichwa and Spanish)
Followed by a discussion on indigenous filmmaking with Filmmakers Alberto and Frida Muenala

2pm: Dance & Music Presentations
"€¢ Ecuador Sumag Llacta
"€¢ Kichwa Hatari NY DJ
"€¢ Inkarayku Concert

3pm Second Screening of Films, Theater on 2nd Floor
"€¢ Qallay: La fiesta de las flores (14 min, Quechua w/ Spanish subtitles)
"€¢ Mosocc Punchau (12 min, Quechua w/ Spanish subtitles)
"€¢ Brief intro to Killa
"€¢ Killa Trailer (3 min, Kichwa and Spanish)
Followed by a discussion on indigenous filmmaking with Filmmakers Alberto and Frida Muenala

About Quechua at NYU

Through a wide range of programs and events, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at New York University serves as a point of connection for scholars, students and members of the public who share an interest in Quechua languages and cultures. Scholars and students from around the world meet through CLACS, furthering research and study of Quechua, while online resources expand the scope of initiatives, increasing access to Quechua-related materials. Native speakers from the NYC metropolitan area as well as from the Andean region of South America regularly collaborate with the NYU community to support the diffusion, exploration and celebration of these indigenous languages.

Check out “Rimasun” Quechua podcasts at: www.clacsnyublog.com