Spoken-Word Poet Rudy Francisco Performs His Poem "Rifle"
Rudy Francisco Performs "Rifle" Poem
In this section, Rudy Francisco performs his poem "Rifle" from his book "HELIUM."
Performance of "Rifle"
- Rudy Francisco performs the poem "Rifle" from his book "HELIUM."
Repurposing Guns into Musical Instruments
This part discusses how guns confiscated by the Mexican government are repurposed into musical instruments.
Repurposing Guns
- Approximately 30,000 illegal firearms are confiscated yearly by the Mexican government.
- Pedro Reyes convinced the Mexican government to donate confiscated guns to him.
- Guns were transformed into musical instruments like tambourines and guitars.
Learning Beyond Violence and Masculinity
This segment delves into personal experiences and reflections on masculinity, violence, and communication beyond aggression.
Reflection on Violence and Masculinity
- Personal anecdote about learning to throw a punch at a young age.
- Critique of masculinity as suppressing emotions other than anger.
- Comparison between heart and fist functions in relation to masculinity.
Reimagining Self and Communication
Here, the focus shifts towards redefining self-perception, communication beyond violence, and understanding personal growth.
Reimagining Identity
- Exploring the concept of repurposing objects as giving them amnesia for better use.