"#IamVanessaGuillen"Directed by Andrea Patiño ContrerasSan Diego Premiere2022 / 74 MINSThe murder of Army soldier Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood military base hit too close to home for Karina Lopez. Two years after surviving sexual assault on the same base, she created a viral Facebook post with the hashtag #IamVanessaGuillen. Facing retaliation, she and other Latina soldiers have pushed forward as they fight for justice.Contains descriptions of sexual violence and suicidal ideation. Viewer discretion advised.Preceded By"The Search"Directed by Thomas BrounsJasmine Lovett joined the Air Force for the opportunities it offers. But personal loss impacts Jasmine’s mental health and comes to a tragic end. Three years later, her family still has unanswered questions and wonders whether the military did everything they could to prevent Jasmine’s death.The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego to present the Local Film Showcase. T
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A man who killed a woman and her young daughter before burying them in a shallow grave near Calgary is appealing his sentence and conviction on a charge of second-degree murder.