
Hunter Gatherer: An Artist Talk with Photographer, and Cultural Curator David Ri
Photographer and cultural curator David Ri discusses the Hunter Gatherer series, visual storytelling, archival processes, and community-centered curation, followed by a public conversation and Q&A at Pack Memorial Library.
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East Coast winners from the 48 Hour Film Project screen at Pack Memorial Library, presenting eclectic short films across genres in an intimate community showcase with post screening filmmaker Q&A.

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