# Event Details - **Event Name**: When We Win: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Yoruba Richen's documentary on Joan Little: racial justice, resistance, and a landmark 1975 case. A benefit for Women Prisoners.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/de3c95f0-9972-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h431-dc08a848-gmir.jpg : FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director, Yoruba RichenSliding Scale Tickets: $15 - $35 | No one turned away for lack of funds | FREE for La Peña MembersTickets available online and at the door until we reach capacity.This month’s gathering is the Bay Area's premiere of FREE JOAN LITTLE by Yoruba Richen and benefit for California Coalition for Women Prisoners. Content warning: sexual assault.Explore with us: How does the legacy of Joan Little’s defense inform our current movements to resist sexual violence within the carceral system today?Special guestsYoruba Richen | Film Director, FREE JOAN LITTLEMembers of California Coalition for Women PrisonersAll are welcome. Seating will be theater-style.Sign up to Volunteer (free entry): Lapena.info/volunteerFor accessibility requests, please contact us at least one week in advance. Email us at programs@Lapena.org.Learn More about When We Win Political Education Film SeriesPresented by La Peña Cultural Center, Center for Political Education, and Freedom Archives. Sponsored by the California Coalition for Women Prisoners. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/de561160-9972-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h255-dc080808-gmir.jpg Benefit for CCWP is a grassroots abolitionist organization—with members inside and outside Pr*son—that challenges the institutional violence imposed on women, transgender people, and communities of color by the Pr*son industrial complex (PIC). We see the struggle for racial and gender justice as central to dismantling the PIC and we prioritize the leadership of the people, families, and communities most impacted in building this movement.About the Film: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/de67ebb0-9972-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg FREE JOAN LITTLE (2025)Content includes topic of sexual assault.FREE JOAN LITTLE tells the story of the 1975 groundbreaking case of Joan Little who was the first woman in U.S history to be acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault. At 20 years old, Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann) Little was incarcerated in North Carolina when she killed a white jailer who she said tried to rape her. Her trial drew international attention, becoming a rallying point for civil rights, women’s rights and Pr*son reform. The case brought together activists, including Angela Davis and Rosa Parks, and catalyzed an international conversation about sexual assault and racial justice that has reverberations to this day. With rare archival footage, contemporary interviews and the folk anthem that carried her cause, FREE JOAN LITTLE captures the spirit of resistance that made history. The film features Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple) as the voice of Joan and is produced by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Christalyn Hampton (The Devil is Busy).“Somebody has to make the sacrifice in order for there to be a change in the system.So it may as well be me.” – Joan Littlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPxrdoD6Mo0Accessibility:La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.Restrooms are all-gender.Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. For accommodation requests, please contact us at least one week in advance, and we’ll do our best to support you. Email us at programs@Lapena.org.Getting to La Peña:Public Transit: The 18 bus line stops directly across the street (Shattuck & Woolsey), and Ashby BART is just two blocks away.Parking: Free street parking is available, or park at the Ashby BART station for a fee.Bike-Friendly: Bike racks are available outside La Peña.Support La PeñaLa Peña Members get FREE entry for this event! Become a member to unlock discounts, free events, and other perks all year. Join today: Lapena.org/membersMake a tax-deductible donation to sustain the art, culture and community programs that keep La Peña thriving. Donate: Lapena.org/donateQuestions?Email programs@Lapena.org | Contact us https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/de77ca30-9972-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h337-dc486848-gmir.png Agenda?: 07:00 PMDoors open to La Peña Theater?: 07:30 PMWelcome messageFilm Screening + Political Education Discussion - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/when-we-win-free-joan-little-bay-area-premiere-with-films-director/100001991739460342 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, nonprofit, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-19T02:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: La Peña Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 38.58, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: La Peña Cultural Center - **lat**: 37.85282 - **long**: -122.26587799999999 - **full address**: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: When We Win: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8c13b9dc3243eca5e66da752b125f96c76e2575902df58fabeca33c4d5065f38-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdd5160-gmir.jpg?v=1781755334 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is When We Win: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director being held? - **A:** When We Win: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing When We Win: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director? - **A:** When We Win: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director is organized by La Pena Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** When We Win: FREE JOAN LITTLE - Bay Area Premiere with Film's Director is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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