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Newfest at the Center Presents: “Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four”

After being wrongfully convicted of gang-raping two little girls during the Satanic Panic witch-hunt era of the 80s and 90s, Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez—four Latina lesbians—fight against mythology, homophobia and prosecutorial fervor in their struggle for exoneration in this riveting ‘true crime’ tale.

This bizarre case is the first to be adjudicated under momentous new legislation: for the first time in U.S. history, wrongfully convicted innocents can challenge convictions based on debunked scientific evidence.

Winner of the Outfest Documentary Grand Jury Prize and the Frameline Outstanding Documentary Jury Award.

Tickets include admission to the screening, post-show talkback and complimentary reception. Q&A with producer Sam Tabet.

Made possible by a grant from The Kors Le Pere Foundation.

NewFest at The Center features topic documentaries and narratives that reflect the diverse and evolving culture of the LGBT community. This monthly series gives New York audiences an opportunity to engage and respond to engrossing stories through screenings, Q&A sessions and receptions.











When: Thu., Aug. 25, 2016 at 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W. 13th St.
212-620-7310
Price: $15
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After being wrongfully convicted of gang-raping two little girls during the Satanic Panic witch-hunt era of the 80s and 90s, Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez—four Latina lesbians—fight against mythology, homophobia and prosecutorial fervor in their struggle for exoneration in this riveting ‘true crime’ tale.

This bizarre case is the first to be adjudicated under momentous new legislation: for the first time in U.S. history, wrongfully convicted innocents can challenge convictions based on debunked scientific evidence.

Winner of the Outfest Documentary Grand Jury Prize and the Frameline Outstanding Documentary Jury Award.

Tickets include admission to the screening, post-show talkback and complimentary reception. Q&A with producer Sam Tabet.

Made possible by a grant from The Kors Le Pere Foundation.

NewFest at The Center features topic documentaries and narratives that reflect the diverse and evolving culture of the LGBT community. This monthly series gives New York audiences an opportunity to engage and respond to engrossing stories through screenings, Q&A sessions and receptions.

Buy tickets/get more info now