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Loosely based on Maryam Keshavarz's own life, The Persian Version centers on an Iranian American woman who identifies as bisexual and whose mother entered into an arranged marriage as a teen.

Many travelers have been stranded for days in the San Diego and Tijuana airports. Then, we speak with a student researcher and instructional assistant at UCSD about the new contract for academic workers at the University of California. Plus, a San Diego restaurant has been recognized as one of the best in the world.

The actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is hoping to cut as good a deal with the studios as the writers union, WGA, did last week. But the negotiations, starting Monday, could be more complicated.

Second Chance, a San Diego nonprofit dedicated to helping people facing the barriers of justice involvement become empowered members of society is holding its 30th Anniversary Celebration fundraiser themed “Where Success Takes Flight,” on Thursday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park. Honorary Chairs Joan and Irwin Jacobs invite you to join them for a special evening raising funds for Second Chance programs that disrupt the cycles of incarceration and poverty. Guests will enjoy delectable food, beverages, music, a live and silent auction, and an opportunity to meet current and past Second Chance participants and learn more about their stories and success. The Honorable Judge Desiree Bruce-Lyle will be recognized for her 22 years of service with the collaborative courts, and her work with Second Chance. Each year, more than nine million people cycle through local jails and more than 700,000 are released from state and federal prison. Second Chance’s reentry programs are designed to assist incarcerated individuals with a successful transition to their community. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available. For more information, about sponsorships and to purchase tickets, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

Warner Bros. and Mattel set out to create a movie marketing machine — including more than 100 brand collabs and viral social media campaigns — to build excitement for the film's July 21 release.

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank in the days after Hamas' attack on southern Israel.

"Yesterday was the best and the worst day of my life," wrote Carmona, who scored the only goal in Spain's historic win over England.

About the Film: Agnes Varda, one of the leading figures of the French New Wave, and acclaimed French photographer and muralist JR teamed up to co-direct this enchanting documentary/road movie. Kindred spirits, Varda and JR share a lifelong passion for images and how they are created, displayed and shared. Together they travel around the villages of France in JR’s photo truck meeting locals, learning their stories and producing epic-size portraits of them. The photos are prominently displayed on houses, barns, storefronts and trains revealing the humanity in their subjects, and themselves. Faces Places documents these heart-warming encounters as well as the unlikely, tender friendship they formed along the way. Directors: Agnès Varda, JR | Runtime: 90 minutes | Year: 2017 | Rating: UR | Country: France | Language: French w/ English subtitles | Non-Fiction Genre: Documentary

A stranger, Asta Cadell (Deborra-Lee Furness) limps into an outback town on a crippled motorcycle. Trapped while she waits for repairs, Asta stays at the garage of Tim Curtis (Tony Barry). The outsider soon discovers that Tim’s young daughter Lizzie (Simone Buchanan) has been raped by a group of men. Some women are intimidated, others make excuses and the law looks the other way – but nothing ever changes. Attacked herself, Asta is drawn into the struggle of the town’s women for safety and dignity. Emboldened by her, Lizzie lays charges and all hell breaks loose. The women rise up, but resistance is never that easy or that simple. Director: Steve Jodrell | Runtime: 94 minutes | Year: 1988 | Rating: UR | Country: Australia | Language: English | Genre: Fiction, Action

Israel's military resumed combat operations in the Palestinian enclave after a seven-day cease-fire broke down. During the pause, Hamas freed some 100 hostages in exchange for 240 Palestinians.