Convergence Lab CDMX
Launched in 2017, Convergence Lab CDMX is an Arizona State University project that seeks to connect the university with Mexican audiences and partners to explore ideas of mutual interest, through a series of public events and ambitious ideas journalism. Convergence, either between academic disciplines or nations, is the order of the day, and Convergence Lab offers a forum to learn from each other, and think our way to a better, shared North American future.
For more information contact:
Andres Martinez
Convergence Lab CDMX Editorial Director
Mia Armstrong
Convergence Lab CDMX Coordinator
Somos Convergence Lab
Latest Event
Is this the Golden Age of Sports Documentaries?
Date: February 19
Time: 10:00 am Phoenix
Registration link: https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dvaZawMhRh66p9cbgRgZQw
Title: Is this the Golden Age of Sports Documentaries?
Football, soccer, tennis, motorsport, golf, box, gymnastics, you name it… sports documentaries are on a roll, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses of all your favorite leagues, teams, and athletes. Where is all this demand coming from? Is it sustainable? Are these documentaries altering sports fandom in some fundamental ways? Join ASU’s Great Game Lab for a discussion on the growing demand for sports content beyond the games themselves, the challenges of bringing real-life sports narratives to the screen, and how presenting these intimate looks at athletes and teams transform their relationship with viewers. Speakers: Matthew Hamachek, Director and Executive Producer of The Dynasty: New England Patriots; León Krauze, award-winning Mexican journalist and screenwriter of Al Grito de Guerra and Rafa Márquez: El Capitán; Moderator: Victoria Jackson, Co-Director of Great Game Lab.
Speakers: Matthew Hamachek, Director and Executive Producer of The Dynasty: New England Patriots;
León Krauze, award-winning Mexican journalist and screenwriter of Al Grito de Guerra and Rafa Márquez: El Capitán;
Moderator: Victoria Jackson, Co-Director of Great Game Lab.
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Fecha: 19 de febrero
Hora: 11:00 am hora CDMX
Lugar: En línea
Registro: https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dvaZawMhRh66p9cbgRgZQw
Título: ¿Estamos viviendo en la época dorada de los documentales deportivos?
Futbol, futbol americano, tenis, automovilismo, golf, box, gimnasia... los documentales deportivos están con todo, ofreciendo imágenes detrás de escena de todas sus ligas, equipos y atletas. ¿De dónde viene toda esta demanda? ¿Es sostenible? ¿Estos documentales cambiando la afición al deporte en algunos aspectos fundamentales? Únete a Great Game Lab y a Convergence Lab de ASU para explorar sobre la creciente demanda de contenidos deportivos más allá de los propios partidos, los retos de llevar a la pantalla narraciones deportivas de la vida real y cómo la presentación de estas miradas íntimas a atletas y equipos transforma su relación con los espectadores.
Ponentes:
Matthew Hamachek, Director y Productor Ejecutivo de The Dynasty: New England Patriots;
León Krauze, premiado periodista mexicano y guionista de Al Grito de Guerra y Rafa Márquez: El Capitán;
Moderadora:
Victoria Jackson, codirectora de Great Game Lab.
La conversación se llevará a cabo en inglés y se contará con interpretación simultánea en español.
Learn more here: https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dvaZawMhRh66p9cbgRgZQw
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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