Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Cinespia's Summer Screenings Offer Escapism Amid LA Tensions
Cinespia, a company that shows movies in a cemetery, is creating a special place for people in Los Angeles.
The director says these events are a way for people to come together and have fun, even when things are tough in the city.
They just showed the movie 'Showgirls' and have other popular movies planned for the summer.
Meanwhile, there are protests and the government is dealing with these issues by issuing a curfew.
The Governor of California has spoken out against the President's actions regarding the National Guard and ICE raids which led to court decisions about who controls the guard.
Cinespia creative director Navid Sinaki discusses providing a transformative experience through film screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Sinaki emphasizes the importance of community and strong bonds among Angelenos during the screenings, especially amid current events.
Cinespia hosted a 30th-anniversary screening of 'Showgirls', with other films scheduled throughout the summer.
LA Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew due to ICE raid protests and the deployment of troops.
Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump's actions, which led to a court case regarding control of the National Guard.
- Who
- Navid Sinaki (Cinespia creative director), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Governor Gavin Newsom, and President Donald Trump.
- What
- Cinespia, a film screening company, is hosting summer screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery; also, there are protests and government actions.
- When
- Summer 2025; the events occurred in June.
- Where
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Cinespia aims to provide a community experience. Government actions are in response to protests and ICE raids.
State of California
Federal Government
Government Control
State of California
Governor Newsom condemned Trump's actions and challenged Trump's deployment of troops.
Federal Government
President Trump deployed troops and attempted to retain control of the National Guard in LA.
- Event
- Cinespia film screenings
- Location
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Director
- Navid Sinaki (Cinespia creative director)
- Featured Film
- Showgirls
- Curfew
- Issued by LA Mayor Karen Bass
- Governor
- Gavin Newsom