a.k.a. Kathe (2000, video, 55min)

Through the alchemy of intelligence and decency, this exploration of the life and death of Tucson native Kathe Vargas transforms the base elements of tabloid journalism--prostitution, drug abuse, murder, foster care--into a moving story of family and humanity. (taken from the New York Video festival catalogue, 2001)

Screenings:
RedCat, Los Angeles, CA Oct 8, 2006
Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY May 25-26, 2006
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego, CA Feb, 04
MOSTRA Video Art Tour, Barcelona, Spain, July 03
San Diego Latino Film/Video Festival, March 02
Arizona International Film & Video Festival, April 02
Dallas Video Festival, Nov 01
New York Video Festival, July 01
Athens International Film & Video Festival, March 01
US Rutgers International Super 8 Film & Video Festival, Jan 01

Retrospectives:
Pitzer College, Claremont, CA 2001
University of Arizona, 1999 & 2006

Awards
Best Documentary, Arizona International Film & Video Festival
Best Documentary, Rutgers International Super 8 Film & Video Festival

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