Carleton College invites the public to a screening of the documentary film “Make No Noise: The Story of a Skatepark” on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Weitz Center for Creativity Cinema. Directed by Cecilia Cornejo, visiting assistant professor of cinema and media studies, in collaboration with members of the Northfield Skateboard Coalition, the feature-length film focuses on the creation of Northfield’s new skateboard park. This event is free and open to the public.
“Make No Noise” chronicles the process of securing a site for a permanent skatepark in Northfield, and the subsequent support of local skateboarders whose efforts date back to 1998, when the city banned skateboarding from its streets. The film examines Northfield’s delay in responding to the needs of these youth, calling into question the town’s view of itself and its reputation as a welcoming community that’s especially good for kids. Celebrating the skateboarders’ resolve to create a place for their sport, the film is a testament to young people’s resilience, dedication, and perseverance.
A native of Chile, filmmaker Cecilia Cornejo came to the U.S. in 1994 to study at the University of Iowa, where she earned a BA in communications. She received a Masters of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she taught and served as an academic advisor. Her work has been screened in Europe and the Americas, and was included in Documentary Fortnight at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in New York.
This event is sponsored by Arts at Carleton. For more information, including disability accommodations, call (507) 222-5926. The Weitz Center for Creativity is located at Third and College Streets in Northfield.