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How 'Ugo & Maxine Giannini' Enriches Maplewood’s Cultural Landscape Maplewood is a community that celebrates creativity and resilience – values at the heart of Steve Nemsick’s film "Ugo & Maxine Giannini." By bringing global stories of hardship, artistry, and hope to the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center’s welcoming venue, this event offers our local audience a rare chance to reflect on universal human experiences. The post-screening dialogue with Nemsick & Maxine Giannini will foster connection and understanding, supporting the Maplewood Arts Center’s mission to be a dynamic, inclusive space for cultural exchange. This event matters because it amplifies voices from around the world while nurturing local dialogue, inspiring both empathy and creative action. It reinforces Maplewood’s reputation as a cultural hub – a place where art truly brings people together. Let’s support these meaningful events that make our community shine.