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      Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined documentary premiere (Photo – beneaththeashes.org)

      Come out to support local filmmakers Hrag Yedalian (Director) and Brandon D. Lamar (Producer) at the documentary premiere of Beneath the Ashes, the Past Reimagined.

      By Melanie Hooks

      The screening will take place on Sunday, February 1, from 4:30–8:00 pm and tells the story of the historic African-American Altadena community and its fight to rebuild after the Eaton Fire.

      The film features survivors and prominent community members, including former Assemblymember and Pasadena Mayor Chris Holden, community artist Keni Arts, Rose and Dennis Robinson (family members of Olympic athletes Mack and Jackie Robinson), and many others.

      This free screening and reception—registration requested—is hosted by AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural Center, 2495 East Mountain Street, Pasadena.View the trailer and RSVP online at beneaththeashes.org.

      Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined
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      Pasadena, CA 91104
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