Kamala Lopez
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Kamala Lopez is an actress, director, and political activist. Lopez has appeared in movies including I Heart Huckabees and Born in East L.A.
, and in television shows such as Lie To Me
, Alias, and others.
, Deep Cover
, and The Burning Season
.
on PBS
, a production of KCET Los Angeles
in association with Wired Magazine
along with comedian Chris Hardwicke.
, about the life of first US Congresswoman, Jeannette Rankin
. The film was adapted from the play of the same name, written by Jeanmarie Simpson
.
Though the subject and project's roots are praised, a review on Monsters and Critics pans it, saying, "in its present form the film will not be regarded by many as worth the price of admission."
, an award given to women from diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated courage by taking a stand to further civil rights and equality, and who exemplify women's leadership.
for the film "A Single Woman," produced and directed by Lopez. The EMMA was created by the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) to honor and reward journalists and media outlets in radio, television, print and the internet that inform and educate the public about critical issues that impact women’s lives.
Born in East L.A.
Born in East L.A. is a 1987 American comedy film written and directed by Cheech Marin of the Cheech & Chong comedy team.The film is about an American of Chicano descent whom authorities deport to Tijuana...
, and in television shows such as Lie To Me
Lie to Me
Lie to Me is a 2009-2011 American television series.Lie to Me may also refer to:* Lie to Me , a South Korean drama series* "Lie to Me" , an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
, Alias, and others.
Acting
Lopez has worked as an actor in over thirty feature films including "I Heart Huckabees", Born in East L.A.Born in East L.A.
Born in East L.A. is a 1987 American comedy film written and directed by Cheech Marin of the Cheech & Chong comedy team.The film is about an American of Chicano descent whom authorities deport to Tijuana...
, Deep Cover
Deep Cover
Deep Cover is a 1992 crime thriller film starring Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum and directed by veteran actor Bill Duke. It is also notable for its theme song of the same name, composed by Dr...
, and The Burning Season
The Burning Season (1994 film)
The Burning Season is a 1994 television movie directed by John Frankenheimer. The film chronicled Chico Mendes's fight to protect the rainforest.-Plot:...
.
Hosting
In 2007 Lopez hosted Wired ScienceWIRED Science
Wired Science is a weekly high-definition television program that covers modern scientific and technological topics. In January 2007 PBS aired pilot episodes for three different science programs, including Wired Science. Using Nielsen ratings, CPB-sponsored research and public feedback, PBS...
on PBS
Public Broadcasting Services
Public Broadcasting Services Limited is Malta's public broadcasting company, responsible for the TVM television channel and the Radio Malta and Radju Parlament and Magic radio stations. PBS is funded by government grant and the sale of commercial airtime...
, a production of KCET Los Angeles
KCET Studios
The KCET Studios, located at 4376 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, is the longest continuously-producing studio in Hollywood. Since its establishment in 1912, the studios located at the site have been the home of motion picture producers including Lubin, Essanay, Willis and...
in association with Wired Magazine
Wired (magazine)
Wired is a full-color monthly American magazine and on-line periodical, published since January 1993, that reports on how new and developing technology affects culture, the economy, and politics...
along with comedian Chris Hardwicke.
A Single Woman
Lopez directed the film A Single WomanA Single Woman (film)
A Single Woman is a 2009 film made by Nevada Shakespeare Company and Heroica Films. It was directed by Kamala Lopez and produced by Cameron Crain, Richard Shelgren and Kamala Lopez. The screenplay was by Jeanmarie Simpson based on her play with the same title.-Artists:The film stars Jeanmarie...
, about the life of first US Congresswoman, Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Pickering Rankin was the first woman in the US Congress. A Republican, she was elected statewide in Montana in 1916 and again in 1940. A lifelong pacifist, she voted against the entry of the United States into both World War I in 1917 and World War II in 1941, the only member of Congress...
. The film was adapted from the play of the same name, written by Jeanmarie Simpson
Jeanmarie Simpson
Jeanmarie Simpson is an American peace activist and theatre/film artist.- Early life :Simpson was born in Ray, Arizona. Her parents are Maria Luisa Jugo, a Venezuelan immigrant, and Donald Leroy Simpson, an American mining engineer. Jeanmarie Simpson was raised in rural Arizona...
.
Though the subject and project's roots are praised, a review on Monsters and Critics pans it, saying, "in its present form the film will not be regarded by many as worth the price of admission."
ERA campaign
In 2010 Lopez became the director of the E.R.A. Education Project, a national media campaign to raise awareness about the Equal Rights Amendment in the United States. She won the 2011 Woman of Courage Award from the National Women's Political Caucus.Woman of Courage Award
In July of 2011 Lopez received the Woman of Courage Award from the National Women's Political CaucusNational Women's Political Caucus
The National Women's Political Caucus is a national bipartisan grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting women who seek elected and appointed offices....
, an award given to women from diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated courage by taking a stand to further civil rights and equality, and who exemplify women's leadership.
Exceptional Merit in Media Award
On July 14th of 2009 Lopez and Heroica Films were given an Exceptional Merit Media AwardEMMA
EMMA is an Organization which raises awareness of discrimination through media campaigns, social networking, and the EMMA Awards....
for the film "A Single Woman," produced and directed by Lopez. The EMMA was created by the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) to honor and reward journalists and media outlets in radio, television, print and the internet that inform and educate the public about critical issues that impact women’s lives.