Denison: Screening of 'Ovarian Psycos'

Denison University’s 12th Human Rights Film Festival presents a screening of “Ovarian Psycos,” followed by a Q&A with Elizabeth Castle, visiting assistant professor of international studies at Denison, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, at Slayter Hall Auditorium (200 Ridge Road). This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Madalina Shipp at 740-587-6369 or visit Denison.edu. Riding at night through the streets of Eastside Los Angeles, the Ovarian Psycos are an unapologetic crew of women of color. Founded by Xela de la X, a single mother and poet, the Ovas cycle for the purpose of healing, reclaiming their neighborhoods, and creating safer streets for women. At first only attracting a few local women, the Ovarian Psycos have since inspired a crowd of locals to challenge the stereotypical expectations of femininity and be a visible force along the barrios and boulevards of Los Angeles. The film intimately explores the impact of the group’s brand of feminism on neighborhood women and communities as they confront the injustice, racism, and violence in their lives.