“In the Best Interests of the Children” transports viewers to the ’70s for a history lesson on queer parenthood.
On Thursday, the UCLA Film & Television Archive will host a virtual screening of the 1977 documentary film co-directed by Elizabeth Stevens, Cathy Zheutlin and Frances Reid, followed by a prerecorded Q&A with Reid and Senior Programmer at Film Independent, Jenn Wilson.

This post was updated July 5 at 7:38 p.m.
Jane Ni and Ruby Ciervo are unraveling art stereotypes.
Out of all the creative ways the two students could have expressed themselves during the pandemic, fourth-year human biology and society student Jane Ni and fourth-year civil and environmental engineering student Ruby Ciervo landed on knitting.

Bruin Project Management Initiatives is making impressions across campus and abroad.
Founded last spring, BPMI bridges on-campus organizations with professionals and international students. On Monday, the organization premiered its newest event, an online art exhibit titled “Impressions” featuring work by artists who responded to an open call.

From reimagining the college classroom to the name of a beloved landmark, Bruins witnessed UCLA adjust to the tides of 2020. Students didn’t remain motionless against these waves either – they gathered to advocate for social justice and their livelihood.

Finding your voice within overflowing social media feeds can be tough — but for some Bruins, art has been the perfect way to express both their individuality and political opinions.