Starting Your Dreams Later In Life and Embracing the Detour

Jenee Darden speaking at Creative Mornings I know it's been a while since I've posted anything but that's because of my job. I'm working as a reporter covering Oakland and I host an arts segment on the radio where I get to interview amazing artists from around the Bay Area. Plus I'm publicizing my book  and building my speaking career!  You know what's funny? I thought this would all happen by the time I was 27-30.  Nope. That wasn't God's plan for me. I'm finally beginning to do the things I've wanted to do and I'm almost 40 years old. Some people reading this who are 40 will say 40 is still young. But some younger people reading may think 40 is nearly ancient. But I'm writing this post for those who like me, thought their career and personal dreams would come true much early in life. I'm here to tell you not to give up.  You know, death inspires life. A number of my relatives and friends have passed away, ranging in
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Benjamin Bratt's Film 'La Mission' Opening April in LA, NYC and San Fran


I loooovvveee La Mission. It is my favorite movie of 2009. Benjamin Bratt stars as an old school low rider from San Francisco's Mission District who discovers his son is gay. Erika Alexander (Max from "Living Single") plays his hippie neighbor. You know how opposites attract--*wink, wink.* Check the trailer here. Benjamin Bratt's brother Peter Bratt directed the movie. You can tell he has a strong sense of community because in this film he reconnects "neighbor" and "hood." The great acting and scriptwriting is worth a trip to the theater. Read my review here. La Mission opens April in San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles at select theaters. Check La Mission's Facebook page for more info. UPDATE: For more movie locations and times go to http://lamissionthemovie.com/theaters.html

New York, starting April 9th

Clearview Chelsea
260 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011-2301
212-691-5519


Los Angeles, starting April 9th
Laemmle Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, 90046
310-478-3836


San Francisco, starting April 16th
Kabuki Theatre
1881 Post St.San Francisco
CA 94115
415-346-3243

AMC Metreon
101 4th St San Francisco
CA 94103
415-369-6201

Comments

  1. NicoleApril 8, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    I will definitely be checking this out! Harlem girl here! I love the Clearview Chelsea. I went to High-School in the area. It's a small theatre, but it's big on creativity and indy stuff!

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  2. AliciaApril 9, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I would love to see this film I live in San Diego where can I see this film ?

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  3. Jenee DardenApril 9, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    @ Nicole AKA Harlem Girl :) Check La Mission's website because I think they're opening in more NYC theaters than what I have listed.

    @ Alicia--I'm not sure if they're playing in San Diego. You would think with such the large Latino population there. La Mission is an Indy film so it's usually harder to get those movies on more screens. But check their site, join their Facebook page and see if it's coming to SD anytime soon. Thanks for your comment!

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  4. Jacqueline SherbakApril 13, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Saw this film at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2009. It was the most professionally done film I have ever seen at an independent festival. LOVED it!

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  5. Jenee DardenApril 14, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    I loved it too! It was one my favorite movie from 2009.

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  6. Freestyles FinestApril 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    this movie is crazy.. im dying to see it.. i live in NYC..when will it be coming to a theater near me?

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  7. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    hi Alicia

    you all can see LA MISSION in San Diego at Landmarktheatres in Hillcrest. www.landmarktheatres.com

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  8. AnonymousMay 11, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I love to see this movie, brings good happy memories, i live in whittier, ca. l.a. county, what theater will be showing this movie soon?

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  9. Jenee DardenMay 19, 2010 at 1:43 AM

    Sorry for the late reply April 30th Anonymous. Check http://lamissionthemovie.com/theaters.html for updates on times and locations.

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