Council District NINE

Acipo-Finley, Central Pratt, Dolomite, Druid Hill, East Thomas, Enon Ridge, Ensley, Evergreen, Fountain Heights, Hooper City, North Birmingham, North Pratt, Oak Ridge, Sandusky, Sherman Heights, Smithfield Estates, South Pratt, Wylam

District NINE Councilor

LaTonya A. Tate

Birmingham City Councilor LaTonya A. Tate is Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and a member of the Arts & Culture and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees.

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Biography

Councilor LaTonya A. Tate grew up in North Birmingham, where she currently resides. Her father, the late Clifford Hatcher, a native of Collegeville, was a retired cabinet maker in Oxnard, California, and her mother, Barbara J. Tate, worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. 

Councilor Tate was educated in the Birmingham Public School System. She attended MacArthur Elementary and graduated from John Herbert Phillips High School. She graduated from the Bevill State Community College LPN program and from the University of Phoenix, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice Administration/Security. She also holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Grand Canyon University.

Councilor Tate worked in healthcare industries for over 15 years in Jefferson County. She also served as a probation and parole officer for nearly a decade with the Florida Department of Corrections, before retiring in 2014. In 2018, Councilor Tate founded the Alabama Justice Initiative, a nonprofit social justice organization that works on criminal justice reform and policy initiatives. 

 In addition to her busy schedule, Councilor Tate is an active member of many social justice organizations, including Alabamians For Fair Justice and Alabama Forward. In 2020, she graduated from Emerge Alabama, an organization that trains progressive democrat women to run for office. She is also a graduate of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute.

Councilor Tate is the mother of one son, TaDarrius A. Tate, and the grandmother of Camille Gabrielle. She is a member of Twenty Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Councilor Tate’s mission is to advocate finding improvements and solutions instead of replacements, and bridging the gap between all neighborhoods in District 9.

“It’s time to elect a leader, who is concerned about the quality of life of all families, all seniors, and all youth in District 9.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT COUNCILOR LATONYA TATE’S ROLE WITH THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES.

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For District Schools

JASON MEADOWS, BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 9

SCHOOLS:

Tuggle Elementary

Wylam Elementary

South Hampton K-8

Carver High

Jackson-Olin High

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Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12

05-12-2025

Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am + 62 more dates and times

Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...

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City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.

Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Tags:   Classes + Workshop Design Elementary Family + Camps For Teens Great for Families Pre-Teens Visual ArtsArt + Stage

Clay Class "Intro to Clay" with Larry Gibson, January & February, 2025

01-27-2025

Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm Mon, Jan 27 @ 5:30 pm

Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will...

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Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will complete at least 2 projects every session! Small class size accommodates both beginning and intermediate students and allows each person to work at their own pace under the teacher's guidance. Larry Gibson is a veteran teacher with the Vestavia Hills School System, where he was awarded teacher of the year award. He has taught community clay classes for 15 years, is a two-time recipient of the Alabama Art Education Association "Art Teacher of the Year" award and has trained over 30 student interns over his teaching career. Larry?s students have earned numerous awards and have gone into a multitude of art careers, including- fashion design, graphic design, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and art education!

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Tags:   Visual ArtsClasses + Workshop

Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd

01-21-2025

Presented by BJCC at Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm

Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd

Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd

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Tags:   Sports + Rec

Art Class "Watercolor Magic: Basics for Beginners" with Pam Benoit

01-29-2025

Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Jan 22 @ 5:30 pm Wed, Jan 29 @ 5:30 pm

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over...

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Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over the course of the class, Pam will introduce essential techniques, including wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods, as well as color theory and composition. You'll learn how to choose the right materials, from brushes to paper, and gain confidence in selecting the perfect colors to bring your artistic vision to life. Whether you?re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Pam?s expert guidance will ensure you leave with a deeper understanding of the creative possibilities that watercolor offers. Come ready to explore, experiment, and create in a welcoming and supportive environment! Level This class is appropriate for beginners to more experienced painters. Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. I?ve taught multiple watercolor workshops to beginners for various groups at UAB. Recently, I taught a floral watercolor workshop at Four Seasons Gallery. I really enjoy using my teaching expertise to assist individuals to have a successful painting experience.

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Tags:   Visual ArtsClasses + Workshop

Birmingham Boat Show

01-26-2025

Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Jan 25 @ 11:00 am + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Birmingham Boat Show

Birmingham Boat Show

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Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Pain & Glory (2019)

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:00 pm

Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in...

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Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the 80s, the pain of the breakup of that love while it was still alive and intense, writing as the only therapy to forget the unforgettable, the early discovery of cinema, and the void, the infinite void created by the incapacity to keep on making films.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

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Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

The Last Showgirl, sponsored by Pink Box Burlesque

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 6:15 pm + 1 more dates and times

Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:15 pm - less dates and times

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

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Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Women on the Verge of A Nervous Breakdown

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:30 pm

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a...

[more+]

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a previous relationship (Antonio Banderas), his fiancee Marissa (Rossy de Palma) and a Shiite terrorist cell who have been secretly holding her best friend Candela (María Barranco) hostage.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

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Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12

05-12-2025

Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am + 62 more dates and times

Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...

[more+]

City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.

Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Tags:   Classes + Workshop Design Elementary Family + Camps For Teens Great for Families Pre-Teens Visual ArtsArt + Stage

Clay Class "Intro to Clay" with Larry Gibson, January & February, 2025

01-27-2025

Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm Mon, Jan 27 @ 5:30 pm

Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will...

[more+]

Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will complete at least 2 projects every session! Small class size accommodates both beginning and intermediate students and allows each person to work at their own pace under the teacher's guidance. Larry Gibson is a veteran teacher with the Vestavia Hills School System, where he was awarded teacher of the year award. He has taught community clay classes for 15 years, is a two-time recipient of the Alabama Art Education Association "Art Teacher of the Year" award and has trained over 30 student interns over his teaching career. Larry?s students have earned numerous awards and have gone into a multitude of art careers, including- fashion design, graphic design, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and art education!

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Tags:   Visual ArtsClasses + Workshop

Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd

01-21-2025

Presented by BJCC at Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm

Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd

Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd

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Tags:   Sports + Rec

Art Class "Watercolor Magic: Basics for Beginners" with Pam Benoit

01-29-2025

Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Jan 22 @ 5:30 pm Wed, Jan 29 @ 5:30 pm

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over...

[more+]

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over the course of the class, Pam will introduce essential techniques, including wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods, as well as color theory and composition. You'll learn how to choose the right materials, from brushes to paper, and gain confidence in selecting the perfect colors to bring your artistic vision to life. Whether you?re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Pam?s expert guidance will ensure you leave with a deeper understanding of the creative possibilities that watercolor offers. Come ready to explore, experiment, and create in a welcoming and supportive environment! Level This class is appropriate for beginners to more experienced painters. Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. I?ve taught multiple watercolor workshops to beginners for various groups at UAB. Recently, I taught a floral watercolor workshop at Four Seasons Gallery. I really enjoy using my teaching expertise to assist individuals to have a successful painting experience.

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Tags:   Visual ArtsClasses + Workshop

Birmingham Boat Show

01-26-2025

Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Jan 25 @ 11:00 am + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Birmingham Boat Show

Birmingham Boat Show

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Tags:  Special Events

Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Pain & Glory (2019)

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:00 pm

Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in...

[more+]

Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the 80s, the pain of the breakup of that love while it was still alive and intense, writing as the only therapy to forget the unforgettable, the early discovery of cinema, and the void, the infinite void created by the incapacity to keep on making films.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

[less-]
Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

The Last Showgirl, sponsored by Pink Box Burlesque

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 6:15 pm + 1 more dates and times

Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:15 pm - less dates and times

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

[less-]
Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Women on the Verge of A Nervous Breakdown

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:30 pm

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a...

[more+]

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a previous relationship (Antonio Banderas), his fiancee Marissa (Rossy de Palma) and a Shiite terrorist cell who have been secretly holding her best friend Candela (María Barranco) hostage.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

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Tags:   FilmBooks + Film