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Jose Rivera - Oscar Nominated Playwright

Commonwealth Club - Silicon Valley

January 26, 2008

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As part of the West Coast premiere of School of Americas, Oscar nominated screenwriter Jose Rivera will be on hand to discuss the life and legacy of Che Guevera, one of Cuba’s most revolutionary socialist leaders. Rivera became the first Puerto Rican screenplay writer nominated for an Academy Award for The Motorcycle Diaries. The film was based on the diary of Guevera’s Latin American travels with friend Alberto Granado. Starring Mauricio Mendoza from Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd, School of Americas can be seen at the Mexican Heritage Plaza from January 24th- February 10th. Part of the Salon de Mexico series presented in partnership by The Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley & The Mexican Heritage. Also Note: Good Lit Event Generously underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation.

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  Tickets: $10-$20

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  Dates:
  January 26, 2008

  Times:
  Check-In: 11:30am
  Program: 12pm-1pm

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  Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater

  1700 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, CA 95116

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  Easily accessible, well-lit, secure parking is provided free of charge in two lots located on the Mexican Heritage Plaza property. Entrances to the lots are located on King Road and Alum Rock Avenue.

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