26th San Diego Latino Film Festival Catalogue by Ethan Thillo

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W EL CO ME BIE N V EN I DO ¡Bienvenidos!

Dear Film Enthusiasts, On behalf of Media Arts Center San Diego, thank you for supporting our nonprofit’s 26th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.

That you are reading this letter, shows you understand the importance of Latino representation in front of and behind the cameras; as well as combating the negative stereotypes we see daily in mainstream Hollywood and news outlets. However, viewing 170+ movies at this year’s festival is unfortunately not enough. We are all needed to promote these great works, and engage with the wider community about the critical issues addressed in them. Take these films to local schools and organizations. Tell local policy makers about the realities of those in need in our communities.

For many of you, this catalogue is your initial introduction to the superlative official selection the San Diego Latino Film Festival’s curatorial team has put together for the 26th edition. I encourage you to indulge your most decadent cinephilic desires as you flip the pages of this book-- make plans to watch everything your heart desires. Better yet, challenge yourself to see something unexpected and completely out-of-left-field. A film festival, like the art of cinema itself, is not monolithic in its powers. Its purpose is to give you familiar offerings while still pushing you as a viewer to appreciate varying modalities, sensibilities, and genres.

I am confident that through the power of cinema and storytelling, we can continue to break down walls and create a more just and equitable world for future generations.

More importantly, one of its most significant functions is to facilitate your appreciation of film as a valid artform, and not just justify a film’s merit by its happy ending (spoiler alert: not all of our films have these). The power of cinema will be on full display during the 11-days of our beloved film festival, offering you many perspectives and insights into the Latino experience. I hope you come out of this experience enriched, challenged, and even bigger fans of cinema than ever before.

Nos vemos en el cine,

Sincerely,

Ethan van Thillo, Executive Director/Founder

Moisés Esparza, Exhibitions Manager

Once again, let’s applaud all of the participating filmmakers and actors; and the incredible staff and volunteers who make the film festival a reality each year.

Media Arts Center San Diego, a 501 c(3) non-profit organization

T A B LE OF CONT E N TS

Welcome / Bienvenido ..............................3 Latinos On Tv............................................33 Table of Contents ......................................4 ¡Somos! Cine Lgbtq+ Showcase .......34-35 Community Partners ................................4 Soccer Showcase ....................................37 Festival Staff .............................................5 De Aquí Soy! Showcase ...................38-39 Sponsors ................................................6-7 Latino Public Ticket Information .................................8-9 Broadcasting Presents ............................41 Festival Jury ...........................................11 Festival Schedule ..............................42-43 Mexico Today Showcase .........................12 Ritmo Latino ............................................44 Spotlight Films Showcase ................14-16 Tu Cine .....................................................46 Youth Visions ...........................................17 Viva Mujeres Showcase .........................48 Frontera Filmmakers Showcase ............18 El Corazón Showcase .............................50 Hecho en USA Showcase ........................19 Damián Alcázar Tribute .........................52 In the Ring Showcase ..............................21 Narrative Films Synopses ................55-65 Tesoros Showcase ..................................22 Documentary Films Un Mundo Extraño Showcase ...................25 Synopses ...........................................67-74 Migrant Voices Film Challenge .........27-28 Short Program Synopses .................75-81 ¡Documania! Showcase ....................30-31 Index ........................................................82 SDLFF 2019 COMMUNITY PARTNERS LIST Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County

House Of Mexico

San Diego County Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

(www.sdbigs.org)

(Houseofmexico.org)

(www.sdchcc.org)

Border Angels

House Of Puerto Rico

San Diego Italian Film Festival

(www.borderangels.org)

(Houseofpuertorico.com)

(sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com)

Brazilian Productions

Loftin & Masri, APC.

The Worldview Project/San Diego Participant Observer

(www.brazilcarnival.com)

(www.loftinmasrilaw.com)

(worldviewproject.org)

Culture and Language Center

Mana San Diego

Vanguard Culture

(www.cultureandlanguagecenter.com)

(www.manasd.org)

(vanguardculture.com)

Filmout San Diego

Pacific Arts Movement

(www.filmoutsandiego.com)

(http://pacarts.org)

Horrible Imaginings Film Festival

Pura Buena Onda

(www.hifilmfest.com)

(www.purabuenaonda.com)

F ESTI V A L STA F F FESTIVAL STAFF

MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO

Ethan Van Thillo, Founder/Executive Director Moises Esparza, Exhibitions Manager Juan Lopez, Exhibitions Coordinator Rosana Marques, Marketing & Special Events Manager Susana Franco, Press Coordinator Pilar Kuri, Sabor Latino Coordinator Larissa Vega, Talent Relations Coordinator Keli Palleres, Talent Relations Associate Vanessa Diaz, Party Planner Juliana Ortiz, Party Planner Andy Gonzalez, Arte Latino Saul Silva, Sonido Latino Paola Hernández-Jiao, Festival Ambassador/Host Jositux Guaimas, Web Design Franko Rosas, Art Direction/Graphic Design Brittany Crowe, Graphic Design Greg Penetrante, Technology Associate Helen Guzman, Will Call Maria DiGregorio, Will Call Kristian Perez - Franco, Print Traffic/Membership Miguel Rodriguez, Guest Festival Programmer Ruben Reyes, Theater Manager Yakira Delgadillo, Theater Manager Anissa Ruiz, Box Office Representative Gabriela Espinal, Box Office Representative

Tracy Griffith, Bookkeeper Anna Hayman, Operations Manager Ryan Kuratomi, Media Director Natalia Valerdi-Rogers, Education & Community Productions Manager Larry da Silveira, Youth Programs Coordinator Brian Jenkins, Teen Producers Project Marco Chavez, Cinema Associate Gabriela Espinal, Cinema Associate

MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Daniel Cruz Gonzalez, Board President

Retired, City of San Diego Paul Espinosa, Vice President

President/CEO of Espinosa Productions Adolfo Ventura, M.A., Treasurer

FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION COMMITTEE Aaron Willcott Avery Wood Charlotte Hartwell Cindy Cesare Cuauhtémoc Ruelas Danny Soley David Gonzalez Edda Manriquez Huda Ahmed Jeff Gregory John Cruz

Matt Debary, Cinema Associate Shanna Trenholm, Development Alex Wesser, Instructor Nate Velasco, Instructor Mizar Martin, Instructor Joshua Salaises, Instructor Lizelle Lopez, Instructor Karina Lizet Perez, Instructor Keith Russell, Instructor

John Kiladis Kevin Mitchell Larry Da Silveira Maria Elena Delgado Matt Phillips Miguel Rodriguez Riley Smith Sienna Dimuro Susana Demaestri Teresa Rinaldi Yakira Delgadillo

MAAC, Director of Operations Francisco Mata, Secretary

San Ysidro School District, Coordinator of Public Relations and Community Services Linda Caballero-Sotelo, Director

Executive Director of the New Americans Museum Gustavo Perez, Director

Senior Manager with Ernst & Young LLP’s Indirect Tax Practice, State and Local Tax Vanessa Barron, Director

Marketing and Advertising Expert, San Diego Blood Bank

POSTER SELECTION COMMITTEE Adolfo Ventura (MAAC Project & MACSD Board Member) Alexis Emilio Contreras (Graphic Designer at Mindgruve) Andy Gonzalez (La Onda Arte) Armando Medina (Designer and Art Director at Mindgruve) Franko Rosas (Graphic Designer at Studio école) Gary Benzel (Graphic Design Professor at SDSU)

Gustavo M. Rios, Director

Construction Attorney & Project Advisor Cindy Cesare, Director

INTERNS / VOLUNTEERS: Abby Quint Araceli Medina Christopher Floyd Diana Valdes-Contreras Ese Uyovbievbo Felipe

Rickey Ketchum Mai Fujimoto Marc Anthony Dover Marilyn Franco Maritza Acevedo Meng Hao

John Kiladis, Director Marketing & Communications, San Diego Gas & Electric

Roxana Gutierrez Taylor Owen Woojin Shim & many more!

Journalist and field producer for the network show, CBS News/48 Hours. Owner and President of CinCity Media, Inc. Taina Berardi, Director

Holistic Health Entrepreneur

SP ON S ORS

SP O N SO R S

TICK E T INF ORM ATI O N BOX OFFICES:

AMC Fashion Valley 18

Starting March 14th, tickets and passes may be purchased at the film festival’s Box Office Tent located directly in front of AMC Fashion Valley 18 (7037 Friars Rd., San Diego, CA 92108). Box Office Hours: 3:15pm-10:15pm daily.

Digital Gym Cinema North Park Starting March 1st, tickets for all movie screenings (both at AMC Fashion Valley 18 and at Digital Gym Cinema North Park), can be purchased at MACSD’s Digital Gym Cinema Box Office. The Digital Gym Cinema North Park is located at 2921 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104 (off 805 Freeway, between 30th St & Kansas St). Box Office Hours: 9AM-9PM Monday thru Friday and 11:30AMAM-9PM on Saturday and Sunday. After you have purchased your pass or tickets online, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Please bring this e-mail along with your ID to pick-up your order at the 2019 San Diego Latino Film Festival Concierge Desk / Will Call Station at AMC Fashion Valley 18, Fashion Valley, 7037 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108 beginning March 14th at 4PM. During the festival the Will Call Station will be open from 4PM – 10 PM and on weekends from 12 noon – 10 PM.

TICKET PRICES:

General Admission – $12.00 Senior/Student/Military – $10.00 Member rate – $9.00 Please note: No discounts offered for any festival primetime screenings (7-9pm) except for MACSD / Cine Club Members.

Note: SDLFF 2019 will now be using Agile’s online ticketing system for advanced sales. So, there IS a convenience fee of $1.00 per ticket bought online. No convenience fee if you buy at the door.

$225 FESTIVAL PASS / Includes: - OVER 160 programs - Access to the Priority Seating Line which grants early admittance to every show - VIP Lounge & Receptions - Live Film Talks – get up close and personal to the stars! - Entrance to Opening Night Party - 1 year free Media Arts Center San Diego’s BASIC Membership - Special benefits throughout the year at Digital Gym CINEMA with Membership Card!

The Festival Pass is NON-TRANSFERRABLE – a $1,400 value. Note: the Festival Pass does NOT grant access to Sabor Latino – Food, Beer & Wine Festival and Awards Ceremony Gala and Concert.

$300.00 VIP PASS - Over 160+ film programs - VIP Priority Seating Line which grants early admittance to every show - VIP Pass to Sabor Latino Food, Beer, & Wine Festival - VIP Lounge & Receptions - Free Entrance to all after parties, panels, press conferences & events - Live Film Talks – get up close to the stars! - 1 year FREE Media Arts Center San Diego’s BASIC Membership - Plus, special benefits during the festival and throughout the year at our Digital Gym CINEMA North Park with your Membership Card!

Limit two per customer. This pass is NON-TRANSFERABLE – a $2,000 value! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pass holders will be allowed preferred entrance into theatres up to 20 minutes prior to showtime or until the pass holder allotment has been reached. Early arrival to all screenings is recommended. Passes do NOT guarantee seating and pass holders may not always be able to attend the film program of their first choice. Please be at your seat by the scheduled start time of your film. Empty seats may be resold after posted start time to accommodate rush line patrons.

Order online or call our office today! 619-230-1938, info@mediaartscenter.org Disclaimer: Some films may be presented without English subtitles.

PASSES & TICKET PACKS:

$35 Shorts Program Ticket Pack Watch five different Shorts programs for the price of three! Limit two per customer. – a $60.00 value! $50.00 5-Movie Ticket Pack See any 5 movies for only $50! Get the Movie Ticket Pack of five vouchers today. Limit two per customer. A $60.00 value!

$120 FILM PASS / Includes: - Entrance to 11 films of your choosing - Access to the VIP Priority Seating Line which grants early admittance to every show. - Live Film Talks – get up close and personal to the stars! Limit two per customer. – a $132 value! The Film Pass is Non-Transferable. Film Pass holders will receive 11 digital vouchers that must be redeemed for tickets to specific screenings. screenings. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Film Pass does NOT allow access to auditoriums without a ticket but provides you with the benefit of PREFERRED SEATING up to 20 minutes prior to showtime. Digital vouchers may be redeemed for tickets at the Concierge Desk / Will Call at AMC 18 Fashion Valley Cinema at Fashion Valley, starting on March 14th or online as soon as tickets are available. Make your film selections as early to ensure availability for popular screenings.

SPECIAL! GROUP SALES! Looking to buy multiple tickets? Buy with a group and get discounts: Qty Price Each Savings 10 – 25 $9.00 $3.00 26 – 50 $8.00 $4.00 Buyer agrees that group sales tickets cannot be used for shows between 7pm – 9:15pm Mon-Sun). Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. See festival staff for further information. All group sales tickets must be made in advance and are not sold at the box office. Group sales tickets must be purchased in person at: MEDIA ARTS Center San Diego 2921 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104 For more information, visit sdlatinofilm.com or call (619) 230-1938. CONCIERGE DESK / WILL CALL After you have purchased your pass or tickets online, you will receive an email confirmation. Please bring your confirmation email along with your ID to pick-up your order at the 2019 San Diego Latino Film Festival Concierge Desk / Will Call Station at AMC Fashion Valley 18, Fashion Valley, 7037 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108 beginning March 14th at 4PM. During the festival the SDLFF 2019 Box Office & Will Call will be open from 4:00PM – 10 PM and on weekends from 12 PM – 10 PM.

T I C K ET I N F O R MA TI O N SPECIAL EVENTS (SABOR LATINO):

Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Festival at Fashion Valley Mall (in front of River Plaza) March 16th, Saturday, 1-5pm Purchase tickets online: at sdlatinofilm.com/sabor-latino

ADMISSION COST: Early Bird (before March 1st) VIP: $45 General Admission: $35 Designated Driver: $20

After March 1st & Day Of VIP: $50 General Admission: $40 Designated Driver: $25

FE STI V AL JUR Y | FI LMS IN COMPE T IT ION

TADEO GARCIA, Filmmaker

JIMENA MONTEMAYOR, Filmmaker and Screenwriter

RUBY CASTILLO, Talent manager NATALIA BERISTÁIN, and Executive Producer Filmmaker

ÁLVARO CURIEL, Filmmaker and Screenwriter

MAX ZUNINO, Filmmaker and Screenwriter

Features Films in Competition

Short Films in competition

BELMONTE

AMERICAN SOIL

CHIVAS, LA PELÍCULA

BOCA DE FOGO

CLEAN HANDS

DESECHO

CÓMPRAME UN REVOLVER

EL AMOR NO EXISTE

COUNCILWOMAN

FINDING SHELTER

HARVEST SEASON

GOLDEN MALIBU

LA CAMARISTA

IN TUNE

LAS HEREDERAS

LA FARAONA

LOS DÍAS MÁS OSCUROS DE NOSOTRAS

PARA PROBAR QUE

MENTE REVOLVER ROCÍO TARDE PARA MORIR JOVEN

REALMENTE EXISTIMOS PIEL CANELA RECUERDO QUE TE QUIERO THE NIGHT, UNSHELTERED THE TREEHOUSE

DAVID PABLOS, Filmmaker and Screenwriter

SEBASTIÁN ZURITA, Actor

CUAUHTEMOC RUELAS, Film Critic

THIS SIDE HAS DREAMS TOO

ME XICO TODAY SH O WC A SE LOS DÉBILES 3/22 9:10 S10 | 3/23 9:25 DGC Dirs. Raúl Rico, Eduardo Giralt Brun (Mexico, 70 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

An in-depth look at themes and issues defining Mexican society today conveyed by artistically ambitious films, including a tender coming-of-age story, a deadly love triangle complicated by selfish ambitions, a woman who gets a new lease in life thanks a pig she adopts, a young man on the verge of a mental crisis, and an individual searching for justice after his dog is murdered by a youth gang. Together, they create a frank, unflinching, emotional, and honest portrayal of present-day Mexico. COMPULSIÓN 3/16 7:00 S9 | 3/19 6:15 S9 | 3/21 9:10 S1 Dir. Batán Silva (Mexico, 97 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

WORLD PREMIERE!

A love triangle set in the heart of Mexico City where an impulsive egocentric TV producer (Andrés Almeida, “Tiempo compartido”), an ambitious neuroscientist (Sofía Sisniega, ”Gossip Girl: Acapulco”) and a police detective (Mauricio Isaac, “Eres mi pasión”) desire love, and look for it in all the wrong places. CRÍA PUERCOS 3/15 5:00 S1 | 3/16 11:30AM S9 | 3/17 11:00AM DGC Dir. Ehécatl Garage (Mexico, 90 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Esmeralda lives a lonely existence in the countryside following the death of her husband and the absence of her estranged son who works in the city. With her spirits waning, she seems to have lost all interest in life. However, Esmeralda gets a new lease on life when she gets a baby pig and is reminded of many joys she thought she had lost forever. CUERNAVACA 3/17 6:40 S2 | 3/20 9:45 S2 Dir. Alejandro Andrade Pease (Mexico, 88 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Andy’s world changes completely when his mother has an accident. When there is no one to take care of him, the boy is taken to Cuernavaca to his paternal grandmother's house. As he meditates on the meaning of life and death, Andy will face the rejection of his grandmother, the seductive and dangerous world the son of the gardener presents him with, and he will begin the search for his father.

The stoic Víctor gets into an argument with The Selfie, a member of a youth gang. Soon afterwards, Víctor’s dogs are murdered. He then arms himself and sets out for revenge, in search of the rival who’s now disappeared without a trace. But the journey proves difficult, taking Víctor through Sinaloa, the stretch of land on Mexico’s Pacific coast that a ruthless criminal cartel has transformed into bloody terrain. Violence and death are part of everyday life here. Victor’s journey is hemmed in by an eccentric cast of characters, each of whom reveals a new clue on where The Selfie might be found – until the two rivals finally meet in a brilliant and unexpected finale. YO FAUSTO 3/15 7:00 S1 | 3/22 9:00 S2 Dir. Julio Berthely (Mexico, 120 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

WORLD PREMIERE!

Fausto leaves Mexico behind and moves to Barcelona after he finds himself unable to cope with his mother’s suicide attempt. There, he meets Carmen, a struggling model, and falls in love with her. After Carmen finds out she is pregnant, financial circumstances force Fausto to move back to Mexico. Upon his return he must contend with the expectations of his father, his challenging relationship with Carmen, his mother’s health, and a personal medical diagnosis that changes his life forever.

FULL AD S A N D I E G O L AT I N O F I L M F E S T I VA L

S POT L IG H T F ILMS SH O WC A SE This showcase gives you direct access to some of the most popular and critically acclaimed movies our festival has to offer. From soon to be art-house classics to critically acclaimed crowd-pleasers, this showcase is a fantastic entry point to our great festival selection. Featuring films with Luis Gerardo Méndez, Gael García Bernal, and Alfredo Castro. Co-Presented by:

uncertainty of the verdict wears heavily on Dolores, making her act in ways that jeopardize the legal strategy her family and lawyer have established. As Dolores spirals out of control, those closest to her begin to question her innocence. Featuring a cameo by Gael García Bernal. AIRE 3/16 11:45AM S2 | 3/18 5:00 S1 Dir. Arturo Castro Godoy (Argentina, 72 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Lucía is a single parent to a child with Asperger's. She has a minimum wage job and a very difficult relationship with her mother, but she thinks she can deal with everything on her own. Her life’s many frustrations come to a head when she receives an urgent call from the school informing her of an incident that threatened her son’s well-being. This development shatters the fragile grasp she has on her life, forcing her to confront inner demons as she makes her way across town to reunite with her son. ACUSADA 3/14 8:30 S9 | 3/18 8:00 DGC | 3/24 8:45 S1 Dir. Gonzalo Tobal (Argentina, 108 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Crime-Thriller)

Dolores, a privileged 20 year-old student, is accused of murdering her best friend. As she prepares for the trial, the

BAYONETA

3/16 8:30 S2 | 3/19 6:00 DGC Dir. Kyzza Terrazas (Mexico / Finland, 101 min., 2018, English; Spanish, Finnish w/ English subtitles, Sports Drama)

Miguel “Bayoneta” Galíndez (Luis Gerardo Méndez) is a retired boxer from Tijuana who —for mysterious reasons— finds himself living in a cramped flat in the town of Turku, Finland. Throughout the day he works as a trainer in a boxing gym and at night he drinks alone. A need for redemption will lead him to prove himself once again as a fighter. During this process, he will be forced to come to terms with his past and whatever pushed him away from boxing and his family. BELMONTE 3/20 8:15 DGC | 3/21 8:45 S9 Dir. Federico Veiroj (Uruguay / Mexico / Spain, 75 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Belmonte, 43, is forlorn, divorced, and a father to 10-year old Celeste, the only bright aspect of his life. His identity is anchored by his profession as an artist, which has taken an interesting turn, as he spends his time painting a world full of tortured, naked men. As he sinks deeper into loneliness, he must try to develop a stronger relationship with his daughter, or risk being lost forever.

S POT L IG HT F I L M S SH O WC A SE CAMPEONES 3/20 7:30 S1 | 3/24 4:10 S1 Dir. Javier Fesser (Spain, 124 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Comedy)

Marco is an assistant coach in Spain’s top basketball league. One day, after getting drunk, his frustration and bad attitude get him involved in a traffic accident that lands him in court. He loses his job and his girlfriend and is sentenced to the worst possible punishment for his ego: coaching a group of intellectually-disabled players that have never touched a ball before. Through their innocence, tenderness and plenty of good humour, they will teach Marco about the things that really matter. They are the true Champions of life. CÓMPRAME UN REVOLVER 3/14 6:15 S10 | 3/21 6:10 DGC | 3/24 7:00 S2 Dir. Julio Hernández Cordón (México / Colombia, 84 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama / Adventure)

Celebrated Mexican-Guatemalan filmmaker Julio Hernández Cordón mixes the aesthetics of “Mad Max” and the themes of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” to craft this visionary tale of a young girl named Huck who must fight for her survival alongside her father in a cartel-filled wasteland.

ENIGMA 3/16 1:25 S9 | 3/19 4:45 S2 | 3/24 8:00 S9 Dir. Ignacio Juricic Merillán (Chile, 102 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Nancy receives an offer to participate in an episode of a tv show about unsolved mysteries. The episode will tell the story of her daughter, a young lesbian brutally murdered decades ago. As she decides whether or not to be a part of the show, she confronts her family and their versions of the events that occurred, learning more about the person her daughter was.

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SP OT L IG H T F IL MS SH O WC A SE MIRIAM MIENTE 3/14 4:45 S2 | 3/18 9:20 S10 Dirs. Natalia Cabral, Oriol Estrada (Dominican Republic / Spain, 90 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Miriam anxiously awaits the day of her quinceañera. Her family can’t wait to meet Jean-Louis, her Internet boyfriend set to escort her as her chambelán. But when Miriam sees Jean-Louis for the first time and realizes he’s black, her quiet middle-class world of good intentions will begin to crumble as racial tensions begin to rise. ROJO 3/15 8:20 DGC | 3/17 12:00 S1 | 3/20 4:30 S9 | 3/22 9:45 S1 Dir. Benjamín Naishtat MIRREYES CONTRA GODÍNEZ 3/14 7:20 S2 | 3/24 1:55 S1 Dir. Chava Cartas (Mexico, 109 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

An office worker named Genaro is a diligent employee who has risen among the ranks at Zapaterías Kuri. But when his boss brings his privileged son, Santi, aboard to create workplaces changes, Genaro finds his position threatened. It’s up to him and the rest of labor force to take a stand against Santi before they find themselves on the outs in this hilarious comedy.

(Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, France, Switzerland, 109 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Crime / Thriller)

In the 1970s, a successful lawyer in Argentina has his life unravel when a private detective arrives in town and starts asking tough questions. Featuring Dario Grandinetti (“Wild Tales”, “Talk to Her”) and Alfredo Castro (“No”, “El Club”). SOMOS CALENTURA 3/14 8:15 S10 | 3/22 7:30 DGC Dir. Jorge Navas (Colombia, 104 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dance / Thriller)

In the crime filled city of Buenaventura, Colombia, a group of friends prepares for a dance competition that might change their lives forever. In this rough world, talent might be your only way out.

YO U TH V I SI O N S Media Arts Center San Diego presents its annual Youth Visions 2019 showcase, a collection of short films from teen filmmakers, representing a burgeoning population of youth who are finding creative expression and empowerment in telling stories through visual media. March 23, 2019 @ 2:00PM at AMC Fashion Valley. Made possible by:

MAKE AMERICA CIVILIZED AGAIN BEFORE YOU TYPE

Dir. Camp Reel Stories / (Camp Reel Stories, Oakland, CA, 6 min) A documentary about immigration, deportation, and human rights violations committed by the United States government.

Dir. High Tech High Chula Vista Students / (Media Arts Center San Diego, 1 min) This public service announcement illustrates the detrimental effects of cyberbullying.

MORE THAN JUST A GAME

BEYOND THE BOAT Dir. Teen Producers Project / (Media Arts Center San Diego, 3 min) Behind the scenes look at San Diego’s only fisherman’s market.

BLACK SHEEP: THEE INGLORIOUS BLACKTREE BARBERIA Second Chance Emerging Makers / (Media Arts Center San Diego , 12 min) Second Chance youth programs focus on overcoming neglect, abuse, criminal backgrounds, addiction, and other barriers to achieving self-sufficiency. One student met with a group of barbers to learn about their paths to creating a community dedicated to their craft.

BRUJERÍA Dir. Vivian Muñoz / (Pacific Arts Movement: Reel Voices, San Diego CA, 8 min) A powerful look at the challenges faced by young and old Latinx alike when coping with mental illness.

CARAS CONOCIDAS

Dir. Instituto Altazor Students / (Media Arts Center San Diego, Tijuana, Mexico, 3 min) Follow a young man as he suffers daily indignities at the hands of his peers.

DREAMERS

Dir. Luis Luna, Angel Mendoza, David Valderrama / (Mt. Pleasant High School, San Jose, CA, 7 min) A film raising awareness about how issues surrounding DACA affect students.

FOOD JUSTICE

Dir. Southland Blended Community School Students / (Media Arts Center San Diego, 3 min) A trip to Wild Willow Farms educates students about cultivating and empowering sustainable food communities.

GENTRIFICATION

Dir. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter / (Media Arts Center San Diego, 3 min) Conversations with residents in the North Park neighborhood about recent renovations.

GOALS

Dir. Teen Producers Project / (MACSD / Speak City Heights, 4 min) The story of a summer soccer league for refugee girls living in City Heights and how it allows them to come together with people from different cultures around the world.

LA LLUVIA HABLA

Dir. Jacqueline Benevides / (Raw Artworks, Lynn, MA, 5 min) Explores the challenges that Latinas face from within their own families and the larger Hispanic community when discussing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Dir. Teen Producers Project / (MACSD / Speak City Heights, 4 min) Learn how The First Tee makes a difference with its program for kids and teens who learn how to play golf along with life lessons and leadership skills.

NO TRUST WITHOUT US Second Chance Emerging Makers / (Media Arts Center San Diego, 5 min) Second Chance students dialogue with a police officer about community policing.

OPORTUNIDAD Dir. Wendy Medina / (Del Lago Academy, Escondido, CA, 2 min) An eighteen-year-old Mexican boy is conflicted between staying with his family or leaving the rancho to go to the U.S.

REGRETS Dir. Fabricio Reyes & Asis Prieto / (Venice Arts, Venice, CA, 4 min) A note book of regrets is shared and then destroyed. This short stop-motion film was made by students in the Advanced Film Class at Venice Arts.

RUDY

Dir. Alexa Gutierrez & Charles Capp / (Venice Arts, Venice, CA, 8 min) An experimental documentary short about a young man's struggle with drug addiction.

THE RUNAWAYS

Dir. Annelle Arciniega / (Micro Cine Panama, Panama City, Panama, 7 min) In order to pay off their debt and clear their name, a young couple decides that the only solution is burglary.

SHATTERED DREAMS

Dir. Teen Producers Project / (Media Arts Center San Diego, 7 min) After receiving great news, a young girl celebrates with her mother but soon encounters an unexpected obstacle.

LA ÚNICA OPCIÓN

Dir. Clara Siliezar / (Pacific Arts Movement: Reel Voices, San Diego, CA, 11 min) Across generations, three Salvadoran men share difficult decisions and how they persevered to find new life and family in America.

WE ARE NOW

Dir. Gandhi Brigade Youth Media / (Gandhi Brigade Youth Media, Silver Spring, MD, 8 min) Showcases several young activists who believe the government is unresponsive to their needs and though not yet of voting age, they are organizing, protesting, and standing up for their rights. Total running time: 110 minutes Any findings, opinions, or conclusions contained herein are not necessarily those of the California Arts Council.

FRO NT E RA F IL M M A K ER S SH O WC A SE MENTE REVOLVER 3/18 8:05 S9 | 3/23 5:20 DGC Dir. Alejandro Ramírez Corona (Mexico, 90 min., 2017, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Crime / Drama)

Magnificent, accomplished, and attention grabbing movies are being filmed locally every year in the Tijuana / San Diego region. This showcase gives us the opportunity to celebrate films that utilize our beloved border region as the backdrop for their dynamic narratives. In each film, the setting is just as important to the story as the characters, conflict, and plot. Don’t miss the opportunity to see your respective city on the big screen in these amazing films. Co-Presented by:

LOS DIAS MAS OSCUROS DE NOSOTRAS 3/17 1:00 DGC | 3/23 8:10 S10 Dir. Astrid Rondero (Mexico, 99 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Ana's recollection of the day when her sister Julia died, is a fragmented and foggy image that has haunted her since childhood. Now, Ana has returned to Tijuana, her hometown, where she has to face the pain and the darkness of her memories. Featuring Sophie Alexander-Katz.

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Three disparate characters -- an ex-convict named Mario Aburto hoping to leave his past behind, Chicali, the hit man hired to kill Mario, and Jenny, a homeless woman who has fallen in love with Chicali- embark on paths that will lead them collide with one another, creating a series of lifechanging circumstances. RUTA MADRE 3/16 5:35 S2 | 3/23 1:20 S9 Dir. Agustín Castañeda (Mexico / USA, 97 min., 2016, English, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama / Comedy)

The local film sensation of the 2017 festival returns to the SDLFF to celebrate its upcoming theatrical engagement, a feat in the landscape of independent filmmaking. After his first love breaks his heart, a young American singer reluctantly leaves his home in San Diego, California and embarks on an epic road trip through Baja with his uncle in order to reconnect with his Mexican roots and find himself. Featuring performances from Carmen Salinas, Paul Rodríguez, Paulina Gaitán, and Angélica María. Learn more about our Frontera Filmmakers Short films on page 76 AMERICAN SOIL EL AMOR NO EXISTE CHARIOT CHICANO LEGACY: STUDENTS EMPOWERING STUDENTS

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TEJANO 3/23 6:05 S2 | 3/24 11:30AM S9 Dir. David Blue García (USA, 90 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama / Action / Thriller)

NATHAN’S KINGDOM 3/22 7:35 S9 | 3/24 4:15 S2 Dir. Olicer Muñoz (USA, 98 min., 2018, English, Drama)

“Nathan’s Kingdom” is a dark fantasy, coming-of-age drama about Nathan, a young, autistic man struggling with his teenage opiate-addicted sister, Laura. Rather than surrendering their lives to social services, they risk it all: battling monsters, enduring mythical wars, and confronting an underground civilization of ghouls, in hope of finding a fictitious kingdom with the potential to transform their lives forever.

When his grandfather suddenly becomes ill, Javi, a South Texas farmhand, resorts to the extreme: he turns to a Mexican cartel to make some quick cash. But when the cartel breaks his arm and forces him to smuggle a cast made of cocaine across the Mexican border, Javi learns how far he will go for family. Hecho en USA Showcase. roots and find himself. Featuring performances from Carmen Salinas, Paul Rodríguez, Paulina Gaitán, and Angélica María.

RICH KIDS 3/17 7:45 S10 | 3/21 4:30 S9 Dir. Laura Somers (USA, 97 min., 2018, English, Drama / Thriller)

A group of troubled teens from a low-income community break into “Los Ricos”, the local mansion with a perimeter fence and spend the day pretending to be rich in order to forget their difficult lives. SILHOUETTE 3/18 6:45 S2 | 3/24 3:55 S10 Dir. Sergio López (USA, 93 minutes, 2018, English, Drama)

When her father suffers a stroke, Jonah decides to leave her life behind in order to care for him in Europe. Struck by this sudden revelation, Memo attempts to come to terms with the eventual departure of the woman he loves. On their final night together they confront the fear of loving each other, the tragedies they run from, and if they deserve the happiness they desperately yearn for. SWEET CAROLINE 3/17 8:20 S9 | 3/21 9:25 S10 Dir. Jorge Xolalpa, Jr. (USA, 108 min., 2018, English, Drama / Thriller / Horror)

Life for a happy couple descends slowly into madness after a very raw tragedy strikes them.

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IN TH E R I N G SH O WC A SE HUNGRY EYES 3/16 1:30 S2 | 3/24 12:00 S1 Dir. Begum Ceyda Cakaloglu (Turkey / Brazil, 86 min., 2018, English; Portuguese, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

What if there is only one way to survive and give your family a better future? What if that way is one of the toughest ways to make a living on the other side of the world, in Thailand, thousands miles away from your home country, Brazil, without knowing when you can come back home? Leo, a 30 year old Muay Thai trainer, finds himself in this situation, as he tries to pursue a dream he has now given up on and regain his “hungry eyes”, while trying to assimilate culturally to the place he now calls home in order to provide for himself and his family in Brazil.

A collection of films highlighting the lives of those who sacrifice everything to achieve glory in the fighting ring, ranging from lucha libre luchadores to boxers looking for another shot at redemption and to protect their legacy. CASSANDRO, THE EXOTICO! 3/14 10:05 S2 | 3/15 4:30 S9 | 3/16 5:50 DGC Dir. Marie Losier

LUCHA: MORE THAN THE FIGHT 3/21 6:40 S9 | 3/23 11:30AM S9 Dir. Josh Currie (USA / Mexico, 55 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary)

In GoPro’s first feature length documentary, a hardened, veteran wrestler peels back the curtain of Lucha Libre Mexicana, showing the real lives and inner workings behind this global entertainment production.

(France, 73 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

This stirring feature portrait of lucha libre star Cassandro in his waning years in the ring is less a swan song than a meteor shower rendered in Technicolor. Famed as much for his flamboyant drag and sky-high pompadour as for his show-stopping kicks and flips, Cassandro’s trailblazing ascent as one the industry’s first openly gay wrestlers has resonated internationally for a quarter century. Marie Losier captures the moving, at times humorous, and always colorful dualities of this legendary figure with her talent for forging intimacy with a subject while celebrating his individuality broadly. EL CHATA 3/20 6:55 S10 | 3/23 7:20 DGC Dir. Gustavo Ramos Perales (Puerto Rico, 75 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Drama)

Although Samuel has plenty of talent to be a boxing champion, it seems like life treats him like a punching bag. Now at thirty, he has to become a sparring partner because nobody is willing to give him a chance after a stint in jail. Unable to feed his family and with temptations all around him, Samuel’s thoughts are consumed with getting back in the ring, proving to himself and everyone else that he is a champion. But in the neighborhood where he’s from, putting down his guard for one second is the difference between success and falling back on dangerous habits.

T E S OROS SH O WC A SE SALÓN MÉXICO 3/24 8:30PM S10 Dir. Emilio Fernández (Mexico, 95 min., 1948, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

A restoration of the quintessential Mexican classic about Mercedes, a cabaret worker, and the lengths she'll go through to put her sister through school.

The San Diego Latino Film Festival is honored to include these film classics as part of our Tesoros Showcase, a retrospective featuring generation defining movies that are accessible to first time viewers, or fans looking to see them on the big screen. MI VIDA LOCA Special Screening on Wednesday March 20th, at Bread & Salt, 6PM. Dir. Allison Anders (USA, 94 min., 1993, English, Drama)

In Allison Anders’ vivid portrayal of gang life in Echo Park during the 1990s, a group of Chicanas navigate the tribulations of love, heartbreak, and street violence while trying to remain loyal to one another. As their bonds are tested, the true meaning of sisterhood makes itself abundantly clear in this cult classic that has come to be regarded as a classic of Chicano cinema.

SOY CUBA - 4K RESTORATION! 3/16 1:00 DGC | 3/21 6:30 S10 Dir. Mikhail Kalatozov

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(Cuba / USSR, 141 min., 1964, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Experimental / Drama)

Dismissed during its initial release in 1964, “Soy Cuba” was re-discovered nearly 30 years later and heralded as one of cinema’s most audacious accomplishments. Now, over 50 years after its initial release, the film has been restored to 4K quality from original 35mm fine grain masters. The film, a collection of vignettes, captures life in Cuba on the brink of a revolution, using cinematic techniques that have inspired filmmakers for generations.

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sinister enough, the narrator is an analog of Schäfer himself, lending a nihilistic pall to the entire production. The animators chose this project as a way to reconcile a distressing part of Chilean history by projecting it through the fairy tale aesthetic. The result is possibly one of the most interesting cinematic experiences of the festival.

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¿ERES TÚ PAPÁ? 3/15 8:45 S9 | 3/18 9:45 S1 | 3/22 10:05 S9 Dir. Rudy Riverón Sánchez (Cuba / United Kingdom, 107 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Horror)

LA CASA LOBO 3/17 9:30 S1 | 3/20 10:00 S1 Dirs. Cristóbal León, Joaquin Cociña (Chile, 75 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Animation)

If you are looking for a truly unique experience this year, look no further than the Chilean bizarro film La Casa Lobo. This stop-motion animated feature takes the framework of a fairytale, with a quirky style, but warped by the real-life inspiration of Colonia Dignidad, the real life organization in Chile controlled by former Nazi Paul Schäfer. If that weren’t

Living in a modest shack in the Cuban countryside, thirteen year old Lili and her mother appear trapped in a meagre, suffocating existence by her domineering father, Eduardo. His sudden absence should represent a new freedom for the girl and her mother, but Lili is distraught, and we come to discover just how strong the influence of this monstrous man is over his family. In desperation at losing Eduardo, Lili carries out a ritual taught to her by a spiritualist to help bring him back, leading Lili to uncover a disturbing truth about her father’s disappearance. MUERE, MONSTRUO, MUERE 3/14 9:30 DGC | 3/23 10:00 S1 Dir. Alejandro Fadel (Argentina / Chile / France, 105 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English Subtitles, Horror)

After beginning with one of the most original moments of shock of the year, this horror film quickly presents its vision of the Mendoza region of Argentina as a moody hellscape, full of ethereal, nightmare images. Director Alejandro Fadel is fond of letting the camera linger, allowing us to fully explore the night side of such a beautiful landscape. Part murder mystery, part metaphysical head trip, part creature feature, and all darkness, “Muere, Monstruo, Muere” is one of those films that seek to have us peer into the void, and wonder what monsters may stare back.

MIGRANT VOICES FILM CHALLENGE The 15 finalists to be screened include: TOMORROW, WE CARRY ON/MAÑANA, SEGUÍMOS (Dir. Marlene Morris) For Dulce Garcia, The Dreamer, and the San Diego Border Dreamers organization she leads, the stakes are higher than the fate of 800,000 DACA recipients. Dulce risks the life she leads in the United States to sue the president for rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. VOICES OF THE CARAVAN (Dir. Hector Guerrero) The nearly 9,000 Central American migrants who comprise the caravan from Honduras to the United States, talk about the reasons why they migrate during the march through Mexico. The San Diego Union-Tribune and Media Arts Center San Diego’s 2019 San Diego Latino Film Festival invited international media artists and journalists to participate in a unique and timely cross-border project: The “Migrant Voices Today” Film Challenge(Voces de los Migrantes). With the current humanitarian crisis unfolding along the San Diego-Baja California border, we received 293 entries from around the world. From these entries, the jury selected 15 honest, thought-provoking works that give voice to the migrants who have arrived at the border; the realities of their everyday lives; and the struggle of being caught in the crosshairs of a binational debate. The outstanding collection of 15 finalists will be screened Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at AMC Fashion Valley Screen#1 at 7:00pm. At this screening, the two winners will be announced. The best “Emerging Artist” to receive a cash prize of $1,000; and the best “Professional Media Maker” to receive a cash prize of $5,000! Migrant Voices Film Competition Jury Members: Laura Castañeda (San Diego State University), Luis Cruz (Los Angeles Times), Adriana Trujillo (Cine Tonolá Tijuana/ Filmmaker), Cuauhtemoc Ruelas (Film Critic), and Norma Iglesias Prieto (San Diego University). Migrant Voices is funded by:

DARIELLA, ONE OVER THOUSANDS (Dir. Francesca Tosarelli) Dariella and her son Kevin, together with Fabiola, Xinia, Mirna and their children arrived in Tijuana, Mexico after a march of thousands of kilometers that began in Honduras. Escaping organized crime that controls the country and directly affected them through extortion and murder of relatives, they’re now exasperated and exhausted, waiting to legally apply for asylum to enter the United States. Dariella and her friends then decide to illegally cross the border wall. AND HERE THEY ARE (Dir. Vivian Gomez & Simon Christopher) A slice of a much bigger story that these filmmakers hope to be able to tell. They invite you (the audience) to participate in this conversation. Their goal is to allow the audience to respond to the questions they hear and or ask questions of their own. They will then show the response to that specific person in the hopes for both sides to get some type of answer or learn something new. ABOUT A WALL (Dir. hermes mangialardo) Two children want to play together, but a wall has built up creating an obstacle and a frontier… PLATICAS (Dir Kayla Mulholland) Three boys discuss their migration journey, and speculate about what will happen next for them and their families. This conversation gets at the heart of the migration crisis, the root causes, and the uncertainty these families now face.

MIGRANT VOICES FILM CHALLENGE MÚSICA MIGRATORIA COMO AVES CON SU CANTO / MIGRANT MUSIC LIKE BIRDS AND THEIR SONGS (Dir. Reynaldo Escoto González) Mira Yolanda Contreras made the 4,419 km journey carrying her speaker and microphone from Ocotepeque, Honduras to Tijuana, Mexico. Every time the caravan was cold, hungry, sad, or desperate, she put on music and singing; because music is as important as water, shelter and food in the migration process. RUNNING AWAY FROM TRANSPHOBIA (Dir. Paula Daibert & Andalusia Knoll / AJ+ Español)

"15 days after they killed my partner, they forced me to leave the country": Loly, Lady and Alexia are seeking asylum in the U.S. They are fleeing violence and poverty in El Salvador and Honduras, and another kind of threat to their lives: transphobia. THE BORDER WALL DOESN'T STOP THE AMERICAN DREAM (Dir. Julie Holtzhuizer)

A video-documentary about the impact on families who have been separated by the wall. MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS (Dir. Varda Bar-Kar) After reading in the New York Times about a Mexican folk music festival called “Fandango Fronterizo” on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, Arturo O’Farrill, founder and conductor of New York City’s Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, travels with his 40-piece orchestra to Tijuana to groove with the Son Jarocho musicians of Veracruz; transforming a symbol of division into a unifying space of peace and harmony. GO AND BACK (Dir. Yolanda Morales & Jorge Nieto)

Two events are recorded as the Migrant Caravan is underway. First, the atmosphere and feelings of the Caravan members living in Tijuana and desiring to reach the United States; and next, the suspense in which the returnees have returned. BORDERS (Dir Zoé Liénard)

From airlines, borders have the sharpness of geographical maps. At the edge of boats, they are stretched and filled with a thickness, in which to could get lost. LA TRIFULCA II. 5 BILLION DOLLAR (Dir. Arturo Pulido Garcia) The citizens of Tijuana show their dissatisfaction for what they call an invasion of Honduran migrants, who have escaped violence and poverty in their own country; and are now stuck waiting for attempts to enter into the United States.

A BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY (Dir. Moises Lopez) A tragedy has been normalized in the community: A mother’s love is irreplaceable. MY MIGRATION (Dir. Aileen Candelario) Based on a father's true story. This stop-motion animated short film acts as a visual metaphor for human migration, and attempts to explore the reasons behind this natural, universal movement; and the many struggles encountered throughout such transitions.

¡DOC UM ANIA ! SH O WC A SE CARLOS ALMARAZ: PLAYING WITH FIRE 3/16 3:50 DGC | 3/23 3:50 S10 Dirs. Richard Montoya, Elsa Flores Almaraz (USA, 85 min., 2018, English, Documentary)

A look at the life and work of the late Los Angeles artist, Carlos Almaraz, through the lens of an immigrant child coming to this country to live his American Dream of becoming a famous artist. Using interviews and personal journal entries his inner demons are explored, as well as his passions, his rise as a beloved leader of the Chicano Art Movement and his subsequent success as an artist who is ultimately lost to AIDS in the late 1980s. The documentary tradition is thriving as made evident by this transporting collection of documentaries focusing on themes, including but not limited to art, skating, education, health advocacy, and immigration. The reality these films present is perspective broadening and has the power to change minds, while inspiring viewers to look at the world through a different lens. AGAVE: THE SPIRIT OF A NATION 3/16 5:15 S9 | 3/17 11:30AM S9 | 3/24 11:00AM DGC Dirs. Nick Kovacic, Matt Riggieri

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(Mexico, 78 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

In Mexico, families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for generations. Discover how this once obscure Mexican drink has grown into the fastest growing spirit in the world. This expressive documentary takes viewers beyond the spirit to discover how one delicate plant can carry the weight of a nation and the people trying to protect it. AMERICAN POET TATO LAVIERA 3/17 4:00 S1 Dir. Vivian Hernandez Ortiz (USA / Puerto Rico, 56 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

The film explores the life and legacy of Tato Laviera, a renowned Nuyorican poet and playwright who focused his creative works, with equal measure on the positives & protests of biculturalism, and the trans-culturated lives of Puerto Ricans in the United States. AMIGO SKATE, CUBA 3/15 10:05 S2 | 3/17 5:40 DGC Dir. Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar (Cuba, 72 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

In Cuba skating is not a sport. It is illegal and considered distastefully American. The only spot that loosely resembles a skate park in Havana is a drainage ditch. Cuba’s youth built it, make it work, but dream of smooth concrete, real ramps, and government recognition. Join Miami based, Cuban-American René Lecour and his grassroots team, Amigo Skate Cuba, as they struggle, and smuggle, to make that dream come true. Conformity meets rebellion while cultures and friendships clash in Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar’s debut film.

GUERRERO 3/21 4:45 S2 Dir. Ludovic Bonleux (Mexico, 114 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

2014: 43 students of Ayotzinapa’s teachers school in Guerrero, Mexico are kidnapped by the police in the city of Iguala. A few weeks later, Juan and his companions from Guerrero Popular Movement (MPG) have taken Tlapa's City Hall to protest the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa. They oppose having elections held in the state and organize marches and rallies to convince people to form popular councils. Coni, Juan and Mario go their way fighting against impunity and trying to resist the apathy of society in a State that, day after day, becomes more chaotic. HAILING CESAR 3/17 1:20 S9 | 3/23 6:00 S9 Dir. Eduardo Chávez (USA, 61 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Eduardo Chávez goes on a journey to understand the legacy of his grandfather, the late civil rights leader César Chávez. In the process, he builds a new bond with his father and finds his own path to honoring César’s life and message. HUAHUA 3/19 4:30 S9 | 3/23 11:45AM S2 Dir. Joshi Espinosa (Ecuador, 69 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

José and Citlalli, a young indigenous couple, grapple with how they’ll educate and raise their “huahua” (baby) after they find out they’re expecting. José returns to the town of Otavalo to find answers for his concerns while Citlalli stays in the city to reflect on her decision to incorporate her father’s indigenous identity and customs into her everyday life. Individually, they will confront the current standing of their culture, but together they will explore the history of their people, their identity, and the society in which they live to come to a decision on how to raise their offspring. INVENTING TOMORROW 3/20 5:00 S1 | 3/23 5:00 S1 Dir. Laura Nix

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(India / Indonesia / Mexico / USA, 87 min., 2018, English; Spanish, Indonesian w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats – found right in their own

¡ DOC UMA N I A ! SH O WC A SE backyards – while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of high school scientists in the world, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). "PERPETUAL JUSTICE AND THE PROSECUTION OF GENERAL PINOCHET.” LESSONS FROM JUDGE JUAN GUZMÁN

3/16 11:15AM S10 Dir. Sebastián Vives / James Cooper

(Chile, 2019, min.,Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Judge Juan Guzmán Tapia spent years investigating Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet Ugarte and his subordinates. Although Pinochet died without being convicted, Guzmán successfully used the doctrine of permanent kidnapping to demonstrate that there is no impunity for human rights violations. Guzmán also criticized the inactions of Chilean judges during the 17-year Military Dictatorship. It is through the courageous actions of one jurist that the Chilean judiciary began its journey to redemption. This film explores some of the provocative thoughts of this legendary human rights crusader in the context of today’s flourishing democracy in the Andean country. ME LLAMABAN KING TIGER 3/14 4:30 S9 | 3/18 6:00 S9 Dir. Ángel Estrada Soto

(Mexico, 73 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

(Mexico, 2017, 88 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

In June of 1967, the court of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, was assaulted by armed men under the command of Chicano leader Reies Lopez Tijerina. The outcome of such bold action was the largest manhunt in the recent history of the United States. Tijerina managed to survive prison, a psychiatric hospital, and a several assassination attempts. The Chicano movement faded away, and everyone thought the same of Tijerina. People speak of him as a saint, a man illuminated, a man that used violence looking for a fair cause. They called him King Tiger; though, King Tiger is alive and he wants to tell his story. MY NAME IS PEDRO 3/16 5:10 S1 | 3/17 1:40 S2 | 3/21 4:00 DGC Dir. Lillian LaSalle (USA, 96 min., 2017, English, Documentary)

NO SUCUMBIÓ LA ETERNIDAD 3/16 3:30 S9 | 3/19 4:00 DGC Dir. Daniela Rea Gómez

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This film explores what public education meant to South Bronx Latino maverick educator, Pedro Santana, and what he, in turn, meant to public education. Infectious in his optimism, Santana becomes one of the most influential public school teachers and then administrators in the New York public school system after turning his troubled Bronx middle school, MS 391, around. He is unapologetic in his commitment to create change for kids, no matter the odds. When a glowing front page New York Times article catapults him into the spotlight, he is recruited and accepts a promotion to use his famed 'out of the box' and transformative practices to save a corrupt and divided suburban school district. But the political challenges there may simply be too great, even for the infallible Santana.

This is a portrait of the battles of two women who await for their disappeared loved ones in Mexico. Two stories, distanced by decades: Liliana who in 2010 lost her husband to organized crime and Alicia, whose mother was disappeared by the Mexican State in the Dirty War of the 1970s. Both of their struggles are portrayed in this documentary to show their battle with memory itself and the fight to inhabit the absence without themselves disappearing from life. A SACRED JOURNEY 3/17 4:20 S2 | 3/24 3:30 S9 Dir. Ernesto Quintero (USA, 73 min., 2018, English, Documentary)

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When a young man’s family life is unexpectedly turned upside down by a terminal diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), his brother and best friend are forced to address their own shadow in this story of a family’s healing through love, art & community. SALUD SIN PAPELES 3/17 5:15 S10 | 3/20 4:45 S2 Dir. Juan Freitez (USA, 84 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Health Documentary)

Sparked by backlash to a neo-Nazi rally and a stream of strict anti-immigrant laws passing in Arizona, a group of activists organize to build Phoenix Allies for Community Health, a unique free clinic serving undocumented immigrants. The film follows their journey, delves into the heart and history of the clinic, and chronicles the poignant stories of undocumented patients as well as their courage and resilience. “Salud sin papeles” captures the inspirational birth of a local grassroots movement, full of beautiful human portraits including those of doctors, nurses, and activists who would stop at nothing to make a difference.

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The San Diego Latino Film Festival has partnered with Cinelatino to bring you a very special sneak preview of the second season of their hit show, “El Desconocido”. This very special -- and FREE -- screening will feature a recap of season 1, the season 2 premiere, and Q&A opportunities with cast and crew from the show. EL DESCONOCIDO: LA HISTORIA DE EL CHOLO ADRIÁN (SEGUNDA TEMPORADA) Thursday, March 14th at 7pm at Screen#1 @ AMC Fashion Valley. Dir. Gonzalo Gonzalez (Mexico, 60 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Action / Thriller)

While still in prison, El Cholo continues to face new challenges in his private life and in his leadership of the Sinaloa cartel. Cholo’s girlfriend Karla Marquez’s has found a manager to develop her flourishing musical career. She also becomes pregnant, and will be torn between future motherhood and her professional ambitions. Their relationship will face many crises over their differing priorities. Meanwhile a bloody war ensues with the rival Roman Garcia Cartel. His new enemies: Aquiles and La Coty, siblings of the late Isidro, former head of the Roman Garcia cartel. With secret help from the Governor, Cholo escapes again… only to be faced with an unforeseen betrayal.

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¡SO M OS ! C INE L GB TQ + SH O WC A SE BIXA TRAVESTY 3/15 10:00 S1 | 3/24 9:25 DGC Dirs. Claudia Priscilla & Kiko Goifman (Brazil, 75 min., 2018, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

The female trans*body becomes a political means of expression in both public and private space. The black, transgender singer Linn da Quebrada deconstructs how alpha males conceive of themselves. Kiko Goifman and Claudia Priscilla's documentary portrays a charismatic artist who reflects on gender and has an extraordinary stage presence. LAS CHUNTÁ 3/16 3:45 S2 | 3/19 10:10 S2 Dir. Genevieve Roudane (Mexico, 62 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) Presented by:

This showcase, made possible with the support of San Diego Pride, is a collection of films exploring themes pertaining to the LGBTQ+ experience. The films include authentic, engaging, and stigma-shattering portrayals of trans identifying individuals embracing their true selves, despite public perception. The other films explore modern dating, avant-garde expressions of sexuality, coming out, and suppressed desires made overt and tangible.

In a small town in Mexico, once a year, men transform into women and become the Chuntá. Follow two gender-bending gangs of dancers as they face off in a struggle between queer identity and powerful traditions. CLAUDIA TOCADA POR LA LUNA 3/24 1:30 S9 Dir. Francisco Aguilar (Chile, 64 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

After having suffered discrimination throughout her life, Claudia, a trans, Chilean midwife, remembers the hardest and most difficult moments she had to face in order to live her identity. The documentary tells the history, struggle, and the constant abuses that are part of a society that still excludes those it considers different. EVA + CANDELA 3/18 5:55 DGC | 3/24 6:00 S9 Dir. Ruth Caudeli (Colombia, 93 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romance / Drama)

The professional ambition of two strong, independent women brings them together, but it is also what ultimately pulls them apart, as we witness their intense love metamorphosize amidst stages of infatuation, sensuality, love, comfort, and, finally, routine. LAS HEREDERAS 3/14 7:20 DGC | 3/15 4:15 S10 | 3/16 3:00 S1 | 3/24 7:15 DGC Dir. Marcelo Martinessi (Paraguay / Germany / Brazil / Uruguay / Norway /France, 98 min., 2018, Spanish, Guarani w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Chela and Chiquita, both descendants of wealthy families in Asunción, Paraguay, have been together for over 30 years. But recently their financial situation has worsened, and Chiquita is imprisoned on fraud charges. Chela, forced to face a new reality, begins to provide a local taxi service to a group of elderly, wealthy ladies for money. As Chela settles into her new life, she encounters the much younger Angy, forging a fresh and invigorating new connection. Chela finally begins to break out of her shell and engage with the world, embarking on her own personal, intimate revolution. Paraguay’s submission to the 2019 Oscars.

¡ S OM OS ! C I N E L GB TQ + SH O WC A SE JOSÉ 3/19 9:00 S9 | 3/23 8:35 S2 Dir. Li Cheng (Guatemala, 85 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

José is 19 and lives with his mother in Guatemala, one of the world's most dangerous, religious, impoverished, and socially conservative countries. He spends his days on cramped buses and fighting traffic as he runs food to drivers. Aloof and resigned to things as they are, he fills his free moments playing with his phone and arranging casual sex encounters for himself on dating apps. When he meets Luis, a migrant from the rural Caribbean coast, they pursue an unexpected and forbidden relationship, thrusting José into an unexpectedly passionate and self-reflective period in his life. RETABLO 3/17 8:50 S2 | 3/20 7:15 S9 Dir. Álvaro Delgado Aparicio (Peru / Norway / Germany, 95 min., 2018, Quechua, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Segundo Paucar, a 14 year old boy, wants to become a master story-box maker just like his father to carry on with the family legacy. On his way to a community celebration in the Andes, Segundo accidentally observes his father in a situation that shatters his whole world. Trapped in a chauvinistic environment, Segundo will try to deal in silence with all that is happening to him.

TINTA BRUTA 3/16 9:40 S9 | 3/21 8:05 DGC Dirs. Filipe Matzembacher & Marcio Reolon (Brazil, 118 min., 2018, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Set in Brazil’s southern city of Porto Alegre, the film focuses on a socially repressed young man who only comes out of his shell during chatroom performances, when he strips and smears neon paints on his lithe body.

SOCC ER SH O WC A SE NOS LLAMAN GUERRERAS 3/19 5:00 S1 | 3/23 12:00 S1 Dirs. Jennifer Socorro, Edwin Corona Ramos & David Alonso (Venezuela, 81 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary)

In a country torn apart by political and economic upheaval, a team of young women finds refuge in a sport that rises above their personal poverty and gendered social status. But when this new soccer team goes undefeated in all of South America, these women find themselves in the position to win Venezuela's first World Cup and gain a new acceptance and voice in their home country. ORDINARY GODS 3/15 7:15 S2 | 3/17 3:10 DGC | 3/23 2:50 DGC Dir. Pascui Rivas (USA, 109 min., 2018, English; French, German, Russian, Spanish and Wolof w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

A collection of films celebrating soccer and its power to galvanize players to greatness, inspire the general public to come together for a single cause, provide a beacon of hope for a country in upheaval, and even produce one of the most original satires in modern cinema. Co-Presented by:

Highlighting human resilience and the primacy of intimate relationships, “Ordinary Gods” examines what it takes to thrive not just in the world’s most beloved sport, but in life itself. Shot in eight different countries over the course of three years, first time feature director Pascui Rivas offers a compassionate observation of the lives of six young professional soccer players, as they struggle with injury, homesickness, and the pressure of being a young talent on the international stage.

CHIVAS, LA PELÍCULA 3/17 6:30 S1 | 3/22 5:00 S1 | 3/24 11:15AM S10 Dirs. Rubén Bañuelos, Iván López Barba (Mexico, 111 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary)

Mexico’s most popular soccer team, Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas), find themselves in the midst of a losing streak. It’s up to the newly hired manager, Matías Almeyda, to lead the team to a revitalization, and achieve new-found glory. DIAMANTINO 3/16 7:30 DGC | 3/20 9:15 S9 | 3/23 8:05 S9 Dir. Gabriel Abrantes and Daniel Schmidt (Portugal / France / Brazil, 92 min., 2018, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Comedy / Fantasy)

Diamantino, the world’s premiere soccer star (played by Carloto Cotta) loses his special touch and ends his career in disgrace. Searching for a new purpose, the international icon sets out on a delirious odyssey where he confronts neo-fascism, the refugee crisis, genetic modification, abuse at the hands of his evil twin sisters, and a deranged hunt for the source of genius. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes Critics' Week.

D E A QU Í S OY ! S H O WC A SE COLLISIONS 3/16 8:10 S10 | 3/18 4:15 S10 | 3/19 9:10 S1 Dir. Richard Levien (USA, 82 min., 2018, English, Drama)

Co-Presented by:

If home is where the heart is, to what lengths will characters go through to maintain, re-assemble, or pursue a sense of belonging? In this showcase, unforgettable individuals -- both real and fictional -- grapple with difficult circumstances that force them to make sacrifices in their pursuit of family stability, happiness, and the inherent right to live a life without impunity. Some of these characters will leave, migrating in searching of better opportunities, others wills stay, and some will even lead revolutions.

Twelve-year-old Itan’s promising life in San Francisco is turned upside down when she comes home from school, with her younger brother, to find her apartment ransacked and her mother missing. Suddenly she must rely on her estranged uncle, a big rig truck driver, to help her and her brother. Itan manipulates him into taking them across the country in his truck, trying to find her mother and stop her deportation. CLEAN HANDS 3/15 6:10 S9 | 3/21 9:30 S2 Dir. Michael Dominic (United States / Nicaragua, 99 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Shot over the course of seven years in Nicaragua, this feature-length, fly-on-the-wall cinéma vérité film tells the remarkable, riveting story of the López family as they survive against the backdrop of Central America’s largest garbage dump, La Chureca. When given the opportunity to better their circumstances, the López children must fight against all odds, including their mother’s erratic behavior, to get an education.

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DE A Q U Í SO Y! SH O WC A SE MARCOS DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE 3/22 6:45 S10 | 3/23 11:15AM S10 Dir. David Sutherland (USA, 112 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Immigration Documentary)

One afternoon while driving to work, Marcos Pérez was pulled over for running a yellow light. He was later deported, and his wife, Elizabeth Pérez, a U.S. Army and Marine veteran, began a seven-year battle to keep their family together. Now, as Marcos struggles alone in Mexico, Elizabeth must survive as a single mother while fighting tirelessly for her husband to return to the U.S. As Elizabeth’s efforts hit a brick wall, she and Marcos are forced to confront the realities of U.S immigration law. In the end, Marcos and Elizabeth must consider the impossible in order to reunite the family. EL PAÍS ROTO 3/16 3:20 S10 | 3/23 1:00 DGC Dir. Melissa Silva Franco (Venezuela / Spain, 69 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

We plunge right into the epicenter of the current crisis in Venezuela though the voices of its true protagonists. “El país roto" is five intertwined stories showing how the citizens are making their way through the remains of a rundown government. EL SILENCIO DEL VIENTO 3/20 9:00 S10 | 3/22 9:40 DGC Dir. Álvaro Aponte - Centeno (Puerto Rico / Dominican Republic / France, 85 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Together with his sister Carmen, Rafael is part of a human trafficking network that helps move fortune seekers to Puerto Rico. Regional refugees from the poverty-stricken Dominican Republic, but also illegal migrants from faraway Africa, are temporarily given food and shelter at Rafael’s aging mother’s home. The well-oiled machine is thrown out of whack when Carmen dies suddenly. Rafael doesn’t have the time to mourn because life goes on. Full boats arrive, phones keep ringing and Rafael’s teenage daughter needs attention too. Puerto Rico’s beautiful landscapes contrast markedly with the tragedies of human trafficking victims. ROCÍO 3/14 6:30 S9 | 3/22 4:15 S2 Dir. Dario Guerrero

WAKING DREAM 3/15 6:25 S10 | 3/17 2:20 S1 Dir. Theo Rigby (USA, 52 min., 2018, English, Immigration Documentary Web Series)

Waking Dream weaves together the stories of six undocumented young people as they sit in limbo between deportation and a path to citizenship. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has provided nearly 800,000 undocumented young people a chance to work legally, go to college, start businesses, and pursue the “American Dream.” Waking Dream follows the unfolding fate of six of these young people as they fight for legal status in the U.S., struggle with the deportation of family members, and pursue their dreams in a country that is trying harder and harder to push them out. They know their fate must go in one direction and they are fighting for their future in America. WIÑAYPACHA 3/14 4:15 S10 | 3/18 4:45 S2 | 3/22 4:45 S10 | 3/24 12:50 DGC Dir. Óscar Catacora (Peru, 86 min., 2018, Aymara w/ English subtitles, Drama)

This is the story of Willka and Phaxsi, an elderly couple of more than eighty years of age living abandoned in a remote part of the Andes of Peru, more than five thousand meters high. They face the misery and the inclement passage of time, praying to their gods so that finally their only son arrives to rescue them.

(Mexico / USA, 58 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Immigration Documentary)

Woven from footage collected over a quarter of a century, “Rocio” is the story of a mother's love and the American Dream. When Rocío, doting mother of three, is suddenly diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer, her son Dario takes a leave of absence from Harvard College to come home and take care of her. Their battle against the disease leads them into the world of alternative medicine, where they find hope shimmering at a clinic across the border. The catch: Pursuing this last chance at survival might mean giving up everything they've ever worked for.

L A TI N O P U B L I C BROADC A STI N G P R ESEN TS The San Diego Latino Film Festival is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Latino Public Broadcasting, the indispensable non-profit organization committed to addressing issues of cultural significance to Latinos in the United States. This year, two projects will be screened as part of this partnership and the LPB’s Public Content fund will be hosting pitch sessions.

Saturday, March 23, 10AM-12:30PM Have a project you feel is suitable to submit to PBS; a proposal to Latino Public Broadcasting’s Public Content Media Fund; want to partner with a local PBS station; or need feedback from funders and filmmakers? Come and pitch your idea to us! Screen a trailer and get feedback before submitting it anywhere. Join us for:

HARVEST SEASON 3/15 4:00 DGC | 3/23 3:35 S2 Dir. Bernardo Ruíz (USA, 80 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

It delves into the lives of people who work behind the scenes of the premium California wine industry, during one of the most dramatic grape harvests in recent memory. The film follows the stories of Mexican-American winemakers and migrant workers who are essential to the wine business, yet are rarely recognized for their contributions. Their stories unfold as wildfires ignite in Napa and Sonoma counties, threatening the livelihoods of small farmers and winemakers who are already grappling with a growing labor shortage, shifting immigration policies, and the impacts of a rapidly changing climate.

GET YOUR PROJECT ON PBS – PITCH SESSION. Don’t miss this excellent chance to have a personal 10-minute pitching session with PBS. (Space is limited)

THE PUSHOUTS 3/18 4:30 S9 | 3/24 6:35 S10 Dirs. Dawn Valadez, Katie Galloway

Pitch sessions will take place at Media Arts Center San Diego’s Digital Gym in North Park. 2921 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104.

(USA, 56 min., 2018, English, Documentary)

Once you sign up, we’ll contact you and confirm specific time and details. If you have any questions or concerns please contact: Ethan van Thillo, 619-230-1938 x 101, ethan@mediaartscenter.org

Is the story of celebrated professor Víctor Ríos, a Mexican immigrant, once gang-affiliated teen, who radically changes his life with the help of his mentor Martín Flores. The film weaves together compelling twenty-year-old archival footage of Víctor and his mentor Martín along with compelling contemporary footage of the two men today, as they work together to change the lives of other students on the margins of failure. Referred to as “push-outs,” these students have been suspended or expelled from school and, unfortunately, some are ultimately pushed into the criminal justice system.

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Arg. / Col. 5:00 Yo no me llamo Rubén Blades (Pan./ (84 min.,2018, Documentary)

7:00 Latinos on TV Exclusive: El Desconocido 2 (120 min) 9:15 La camarista (Mexico, 102 min., 2018, Drama)

5:00 Cría puercos (Mexico, 90 min., 2018, Drama) 7:00 Yo Fausto (Mexico, 120 min., 2019, Drama)

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4:45 Miriam Miente (Dominican Republic / Spain, 90 min., 2018, Drama) 7:20 Mirreyes contra Godínez (Mexico, 109 min., Comedy) 10:05 Cassandro, the Exotico! (France, 73 min., 2018, Documentary)

4:45 Mexico, Raro y Querido Shorts (103 min.) 7:15 Ordinary Gods (USA, 109 min., 2018, Documentary)

10:00 Bixa Travesty (Brazil, 75 min., 2018, Documentary)

10:05 Amigo Skate, Cuba (Cuba, 72 min., 2018, Documentary)

12:00 Cronicas Españolas Shorts (105 min.)

11:45 Aire (Argentina, 72 min., 2018, Drama)

3:00 Las Herederas (Par./Ger. /Bra./Uru., 98 min., 2018, Drama)

1:30 Hungry Eyes (Turkey, 86 min., 2018, Sports Documentary)

5:10 My Name is Pedro (USA, 96 min., 2017, Documentary)

3:45 Las Chuntá (Mexico, 62 min., 2018, Documentary)

7:40 Las Niñas Bien (Mexico, 94 min., 2018, Drama)

5:35 Ruta Madre (Mexico / USA, 97 min., 2016, Drama / Comedy) 8:30 Bayoneta (Mexico / Finland, 101 min., 2018, Sports Drama)

12:00 Rojo (Arg. / Bel./ Bra./Ger./Fra./Swi./ 109 min., 2018, Crime / Thriller)

11:45 The Mamboniks (USA, 90 min., 2019, Music / Dance / Documentary)

2:20 Waking Dream (USA, 52 min., 2018, Immigration Documentary)

1:40 My Name is Pedro (USA, 96 min., 2017, Documentary)

4:00 AmeRican Poet (USA / Puerto Rico, 56 min., Documentary)

4:20 A Sacred Journey (USA, 73 min., 2018, Documentary)

6:30 Chivas, la película (Mexico, 111 min., 2018, Sports Documentary)

6:40 Cuernavaca (Mexico, 88 min., 2017, Drama)

9:30 La Casa Lobo (Chile, 75 min., 2018, Animation)

8:50 Retablo (Peru / Norway / Germany, 95 min., 2018, Drama)

5:00 Aire (Argentina, 72 min., 2018, Drama)

4:45 Wiñaypacha (Peru, 86 min., 2018, Drama)

95 min., 7:00 Damián Alcázar T.: La delgada línea amarilla (Mex., 2015, Drama)

6:45 Silhouette (USA, 93 minutes, 2018, Drama)

9:45 ¿Eres tú papá? (Cuba / United Kingdom, 107 min., 2018, Horror)

9:15 Los tiburones (Uruguay / Arg. / Spa., 80 min., 2019, Coming of Age)

5:00 Nos llaman Guerreras (Venezuela, 81 min., 2018, Documentary)

4:45 Enigma (Chile, 102 min., 2018, Drama)

7:00 Migrant Voices (120 min.) 9:10 Collisions (USA, 82 min., 2018, Drama) / Indsia. / Mex./ USA, 87 min., 5:00 Inventing Tomorrow (Ind. 2018, Documentary) 7:30 Campeones (Spain, 124 min., 2018, Sports Comedy)

10:00 La casa lobo (Chile, 75 min., 2018, Animation)

Rica / USA, 71 min., 5:00 First Lady of the Revolution (Costa 2018, Documentary)

7:25 Damián Alcázar T.: Magallanes (Peru, 105 min., 2015, Drama) 10:10 Las Chuntá (Mexico, 62 min., 2018, Documentary) 4:45 Salud sin papeles (USA, 84 min., 2018, Documentary) Reynolds y Los Angeles de Acero 7:00 Damián Alcázar T.: Eddie (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Comedy)

9:45 Cuernavaca (Mexico, 88 min., 2017, Drama)

4:45 Guerrero (Mexico, 110min., 2017, Documentary)

Arg. / Col. 84 min., 7:15 Yo no me llamo Rubén Blades (Pan./ 2018, Documentary) 9:10 Compulsión (Mexico, 97 min., 2018, Drama)

7:00 Dos veces tú (Mexico, 95 min, 2018, Drama/Mystery)

5:00 Chivas, la película (Mexico, 111 min., 2018, Sports Documentary)

4:15 Rocío (Mexico / USA, 58 min., 2018, Documentary)

7:15 Si yo fuera tú (Mexico, 93 min., 2018, Comedy)

6:00 Hecho en USA Shorts (115 min.)

9:45 Rojo (Arg. / Bel./ Bra./Ger./Fra./Swi./ 109 min., 2018, Crime / Thriller)

9:00 Yo Fausto (Mexico, 120 min., 2019, Drama)

12:00 Nos llaman Guerreras (Venezuela, 81 min., 2018, Documentary)

11:45 Huahua (Ecuador, 69 min., 2018, Documentary)

9:30 Clean Hands (United States / Nicaragua, 99 min., Documentary)

2:00 Youth Visions (110 min.)

1:45 Councilwoman (USA, 57 min., 2018; Political Documentary)

/ Indsia. / Mex./ USA, 87 min., 5:00 Inventing Tomorrow (Ind. 2018, Documentary) 7:30 La boda de mi mejor amigo (Mexico, 90 min., 2019, Comedy)

3:35 Harvest Season (USA, 80 min., 2018, Documentary)

10:00 Muere, monstruo, muere (Arg./Chile/Fra. 105 min., 2018, Horror) 12:00 Hungry Eyes (Turkey, 86 min., 2018, Sports Documentary)

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6:05 Tejano (USA, 90 min., 2018, Drama / Action / Thriller) 8:35 José (Guatemala, 85 min., 2018, Drama) 11:45 Los tiburones (Uruguay / Arg. / Spa., 80 min., 2019, Coming of Age)

1:55 Mirreyes contra Godínez (Mexico, 109 min., Comedy)

1:35 Docu-Shorts (122 min.)

4:10 Campeones (Spain, 124 min., 2018, Sports Comedy)

4:15 Nathan's Kingdom (USA, 98 min., 2018, Drama)

6:45 La boda de mi mejor amigo (Mexico, 90 min., 2019, Comedy)

7:00 Cómprame un revolver (Mex./Col. 84 min., 2018, Drama / Adve.)

8:45 Acusada (Argentina, 108 min., 2018, Crime-Thriller)

8:50 La camarista (Mexico, 102 min., 2018, Drama)

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4:30 Me llamaban King Tiger (Mexico, 88 min., 2017, Documentary)

4:15 Wiñaypacha (Peru, 86 min., 2018, Drama)

4:00 Councilwoman (USA, 57 min., 2018; Political Documentary)

6:30 Rocío (Mexico / USA, 58 min., 2018, Documentary)

6:15 Cómprame un revolver (México / Colombia, 84 min., 2018, Drama / Adventure)

5:30 Los tiburones (Uruguay / Argentina / Spain, 80 min., 2019, Coming of Age)

8:30 Acusada (Argentina, 108 min., 2018, Crime-Thriller)

8:15 Somos calentura (Colombia, 104 min., 2018, Dance / Thriller)

7:20 Las herederas (Paraguay / Germany / Brazil / Uruguay, 98 min., 2018, Drama) 9:30 Muere, monstruo, muere (Argentina / Chile / France, 105 min., 2018, Horror)

4:30 Cassandro, the Exotico! (France, 73 min., 2018, Documentary)

4:15 Las herederas (Paraguay / Germany / Brazil / Uruguay, 98 min., 2018, Drama)

4:00 Harvest Season (USA, 80 min., 2018, Documentary)

6:10 Clean Hands (United States / Nicaragua, 99 min., Documentary)

6:25 Waking Dream (USA, 52 min., 2018, Immigration Documentary)

5:55 Tarde para morir joven (Chile / Brazil / Arg. / Netherlands, 110 min., 2018, Drama)

8:45 ¿Eres tú papá? (Cuba / United Kingdom, 107 min., 2018, Horror)

8:15 El ídolo (Mexico, 84 min., 2018, Music / Comedy)

8:20 Rojo (Arg. / Bel./ Bra./Ger./Fra./Swi./ 109 min., 2018, Crime / Thriller)

11:30 Cría puercos (Mexico, 90 min., 2018, Drama) 1:25 Enigma (Chile, 102 min., 2018, Drama) 3:30 No sucumbió la eternidad (Me., 73 min., 2017, Documentary) 5:15 Agave: Spirit of a Nation (Mexico, 78 min., 2018, Documentary) 7:00 Compulsión (Mexico, 97 min., 2018, Drama) 9:40 Tinta Bruta (Brazil, 118 min., 2018, Drama) 11:30 Agave: Spirit of a Nation (Mexico, 78 min., 2018, Documentary)

Justice And The Prosecution Of General (Chile, 40 min., 11:15 Perpetual Pinochet.” Lessons From Judge Juan Guzmán 2019, Documentary) (Pan./ Arg. / Col. 84 min., 2018, Documentary)

1:15 Yo no me llamo Rubén Blades 3:20 El país roto (Venezuela / Spain, 69 min., 2018, Documentary) 5:00 El Corazón Shorts (126 min.) 8:10 Collisions (USA, 82 min., 2018, Drama) 11:15 Mexico, Raro y Querido Shorts (103 min.)

11:00 The Mamboniks (USA, 90 min., 2019, Music / Dance / Documentary) 1:00 Soy Cuba (Cuba / USSR, 141 min., 1964, Experimental / Drama) 3:50 Carlos Almaraz: Playing With Fire (USA, 85 min., 2018, Documentary) 5:50 Cassandro, the Exotico! (France, 73 min., 2018, Documentary) 7:30 Diamantino (Portugal / France / Brazil, 92 min., 2018, Comedy/Fantasy)

11:00 Cría puercos (Mexico, 90 min., 2018, Drama)

1:20 Hailing Cesar (USA, 61 min., 2018, Documentary)

1:45 Nuestro tiempo (Mex. / Fra. / Ger. / Denmark / Sweden, 173 min., 2018, Drama)

1:00 Los días más oscuros de nosotras (Mexico, 100 min., 2018, Drama)

3:30 ¡Somos! LGBTQ+ Shorts (103 min.)

5:15 Salud sin papeles (USA, 84 min., 2018, Health Documentary)

3:10 Ordinary Gods (USA, 109 min., 2018, Documentary)

6:00 Un Mundo Extraño Shorts (74 min.)

7:45 Rich Kids (USA, 97 min., 2018, Drama / Thriller)

5:40 Amigo Skate, Cuba (Cuba, 72 min., 2018, Documentary)

8:20 Sweet Caroline (USA, 108 min., 2018, Drama / Thriller / Horror)

7:20 La camarista (Mexico, 102 min., 2018, Drama)

4:30 The Pushouts (USA, 56 min., 2018, Documentary)

4:15 Collisions (USA, 82 min., 2018, Drama)

4:00 El ídolo (Mexico, 84 min., 2018, Music / Comedy)

6:00 Me llamaban King Tiger (Mexico, 88 min., 2017, Documentary)

6:15 Frontera Filmmakers Shorts (122 min.)

5:55 Eva + Candela (Colombia, 93 min., 2018, Romance / Drama)

8:05 Mente Revolver (Mexico, 90 min. 2018, Drama)

9:20 Miriam Miente (Dominican Republic / Spain, 90 min., 2018, Drama)

8:00 Acusada (Argentina, 108 min., 2018, Crime-Thriller)

4:30 Huahua (Ecuador, 69 min., 2018, Documentary)

4:15 Ritmo Latino Shorts (71 min.)

4:00 No sucumbió la eternidad (Mexico, 73 min., 2017, Documentary)

6:15 Compulsión (Mexico, 97 min., 2018, Drama)

6:30 Nuestro tiempo (Mex. / Fra. / Ger. / Denmark / Sweden, 173 min., 2018, Drama)

6:00 Bayoneta (Mexico / Finland, 101 min., 2018, Sports Drama)

9:00 José (Guatemala, 85 min., 2018, Drama)

10:00 Contemporary Mating Rituals (USA, 53 min., 2018, Romance Web Series)

8:10 Si yo fuera tú (Mexico, 93 min., 2018, Comedy)

4:30 Rojo (Arg. / Bel./ Bra./Ger./Fra./Swi./ 109 min., 2018, Crime / Thriller)

4:15 El Corazón Shorts (126 min.)

4:00 Tarde para morir joven (Chile / Brazil / Arg. / Netherlands, 110 min., 2018, Drama)

7:15 Retablo (Peru / Norway / Germany, 95 min., 2018, Drama)

6:55 El Chata (Puerto Rico, 75 min., 2018, Drama)

6:15 Las niñas bien (Mexico, 94 min., 2018, Drama)

9:15 Diamantino (Portugal / Fra. / Brazil, 92 min., 2018, Comedy/Fantasy)

9:00 El silencio del viento (Puerto Rico / Dom. Republic / Fra., 85 min., 2018, Drama)

8:15 Belmonte (Uruguay / Mexico / Spain, 75 min., 2018, Drama)

4:30 Rich Kids (USA, 97 min., 2018, Drama / Thriller)

4:00 Frontera Filmmakers Shorts (122 min.)

4:00 My Name is Pedro (USA, 96 min., 2017, Documentary)

6:40 Lucha: More than the Fight (USA / Mex., 55 min., 2018, Documentary)

6:30 Soy Cuba (Cuba / USSR, 141 min., 1964, Experimental / Drama)

6:10 Cómprame un revolver (México / Colombia, 84 min., 2018, Drama / Adventure)

8:45 Belmonte (Uruguay / Mexico / Spain, 75 min., 2018, Drama)

9:25 Sweet Caroline (USA, 108 min., 2018, Drama / Thriller / Horror)

8:05 Tinta Bruta (Brazil, 118 min., 2018, Drama)

4:30 Relatos Latinos Shorts (121 min.)

4:45 Wiñaypacha (Peru, 86 min., 2018, Drama)

4:00 Nuestro tiempo (Mex. / France / Ger. / Denmark / Sweden, 173 min., 2018, Drama)

7:35 Nathan's Kingdom (USA, 98 min., 2018, Drama)

6:45 Marcos Doesn't Live Here Anymore (USA, 112 min., 2018, Documentary)

7:30 Somos calentura (Colombia, 104 min., 2018, Dance / Thriller)

9:10 Los débiles (Mexico, 70 min., 2018, Drama)

9:40 El silencio del viento (Puerto Rico / Dom. Republic / Fra., 85 min., 2018, Drama)

10:05 ¿Eres tú papá? (Cuba / United Kingdom, 107 min., 2018, Horror) / Mexico, 55 min., 11:30 Lucha: More than the Fight (USA 2018, Documentary) 1:20 Ruta Madre (Mexico / USA, 97 min., 2016, Drama / Comedy)

11:15 Marcos Doesn't Live Here Anymore (USA, 112 min., 2018, Documentary)

10:00 Latino Public Broadcasting Pitch Sessions

2:05 First Lady of the Revolution (Costa Rica / USA, 71 min., 2018, Documentary)

1:00 El país roto (Venezuela / Spain, 69 min., 2018, Documentary)

3:30 Viva Mujeres Shorts (111 min.)

3:50 Carlos Almaraz: Playing With Fire (USA, 85 min., 2018, Documentary)

2:50 Ordinary Gods (USA, 109 min., 2018; Documentary)

6:00 Hailing Cesar (USA, 61 min., 2018, Documentary)

6:15 Contemporary Mating Rituals (USA, 53 min., 2018, Romance Web Series)

5:20 Mente Revolver (Mexico, 90 min. 2018, Drama)

8:05 Diamantino (Portugal / Fra. / Brazil, 92 min., 2018, Comedy/Fantasy)

8:10 Los días más oscuros de nosotras (Mexico, 100, min., 2017, Drama)

7:20 El Chata (Puerto Rico, 75 min., 2018, Drama) 9:25 Los débiles (Mexico, 70 min., 2018, Drama)

11:30 Tejano (USA, 90 min., 2018, Drama / Action / Thriller)

11:15 Chivas, la película (Mexico, 111 min., 2018, Sports Documentary)

11:00 Agave: The Spirit of a Nation (Mexico, 78 min., 2018, Documentary)

1:30 Claudia tocada por la luna (Chile, 65 min., 2018, Documentary)

1:40 Tarde para morir joven (Chile / Bra./ Arg. / Netherlands, 110 min., 2018, Drama)

3:30 A Sacred Journey (USA, 73 min., 2018, Documentary)

3:55 Silhouette (USA, 93 minutes, 2018, Drama)

12:50 Wiñaypacha (Peru, 86 min., 2018, Drama) 2:50 Dos veces tú (Mexico, 95 min, 2018, Drama/Mystery)

6:00 Eva + Candela (Colombia, 93 min., 2018, Romance / Drama)

6:35 The Pushouts (USA, 56 min., 2018, Documentary)

4:55 The Mamboniks (USA, 90 min., 2019, Music / Dance / Documentary)

8:00 Enigma (Chile, 102 min., 2018, Drama)

8:30 Salón México (Mexico, 95 min., 1948, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

7:15 Las herederas (Paraguay / Germany / Brazil / Uruguay, 98 min., 2018, Drama) 9:25 Bixa Travesty (Brazil, 75 min., 2018, Documentary)

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A famed-musician attempts a comeback using borrowed tunes from a new friend. A Jewish community begins a love affair with Mambo. An iconic music super-star takes a look at his legacy, examines the cultural impact his discography has had on a global scale, and grapples with being a living legend. This is Ritmo Latino.

EL ÍDOLO 3/15 8:15 S10 | 3/18 4:00 DGC Dir. Erwin Neumaier (Mexico, 84 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Music / Comedy)

Tomás has lost it all. In order to forget his woes, he decides to drink at a bar. There he meets Michel Dax, his greatest music Idol who invites him to stay with him. At his place Michel confesses that inspiration has eluded him for many years, and that he fears that he will never write music again. As a joke, Tomás suggests that they should release his music as if it were Dax’s. What started as a joke turns into a big success when they hit the top of the charts. Now, Tomás and Michel will have to decide if they let the world continue thinking that Michel is a genius and Tomás a failure, or if they should reveal the truth.

YO NO ME LLAMO RUBÉN BLADES 3/14 5:00 S1 | 3/16 1:15 S10 | 3/21 7:15 S1 Dir. Abner Benaim (Panamá / Argentina / Colombia, 84 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Music Documentary)

“Yo no me llamo Rubén Blades” is a portrait of one of Latin America's most important singer/ songwriters. For more than half a decade, his songs have seeped into the collective consciousness, and soul, of Latin America. This film explores Rubén's story, his legacy, and how he deals with being the man and legend he is.

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Bagels meet bongos in “The Mamboniks”, which tells the little-known story of the Jewish love affair with Latin music that began in the 1920s. Filmed in New York, Havana, Miami Beach and the Catskill Mountains, this documentary features a lovable, somewhat zany collection of Jewish dancers, retired yet still dancing in Florida, who profess their lifelong passion for the sultry Cuban dance called the mambo. Featuring the infectious sounds of Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and mambo king Pérez Prado, this uplifting film traces the mambo's rise and fall as a world-wide dance sensation in the 1950s.

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HIGH SCHOOL FILMS Tuesday 3/19 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BEFORE YOU TYPE (1 min, Teen Producers Project) CARAS CONOCIDAS (3 min, Teen Producers Project) SHATTERED DREAMS (8 min, Teen Producers Project) ROCIO / Dir. Dario Guerrero

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(Mexico, 50 min., 2018, English & Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) Woven from footage collected over a quarter of a century, this is the story of a mother's love and the American Dream. When doting mother of three Rocio is suddenly diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer, her son Dario takes a leave of absence from Harvard to come home and take care of her.

Alonso (Venezuela, 81 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary) In a country torn apart by political and economic upheaval, a team of young women finds refuge in a sport that rises above their personal poverty and gendered social status. But when this new soccer team goes undefeated in all of South America, these women find themselves in the position to win Venezuela’s first World Cup and gain a new acceptance and voice in their home country.

Wednesday 3/20 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CARAS CONOCIDAS (3 min, Teen Producers Project) COLLISIONS / Dir. Richard Levien (USA, 82 mins., 2018, English, Narrative ) The devastating impact of increasingly draconian immigration policy falls on one family in this breathtaking and timely first feature. One day two siblings return home to discover their mother missing after an ICE raid. The siblings end up on the doorstep of their estranged uncle Evencio a hard-drinking truck driver with little interest in them.

Thursday 3/21 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BLACK SHEEP (12 min, Second Chance Emerging Makers) MORE THAN JUST A GAME (4 min, Teen Producers Project) NO TRUST WITHOUT US (5 min, Second Chance Emerging Makers) COUNCILWOMAN / Dir. Margo Guernsey (USA, 57 min., 2018, English, Documentary) A hotel housekeeper from the Dominican Republic has won a City Council seat in Providence, Rhode Island. Carmen balances cleaning hotel rooms with navigating a political establishment that does not easily acquiesce to the needs of working people, which doesn’t stop her from gaining confidence in her new political role. Despite her leadership, she faces a tight re-election campaign when her contenders suggest a more traditional politician would do a better job.

Friday 3/22 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BEFORE YOU TYPE (1 min, Teen Producers Project) MY NAME IS PEDRO / Dir. Lillian LaSalle (USA, 96 min., 2017, English, Documentary) Tells the exceptional story of Pedro Santana, one of the most influential public school teachers and administrators in the New York public school system. Charismatic and compassionate, he is unapologetic in his commitment to create change for kids, no matter the odds. Combining animation with testimonies and live action footage, Lillian LaSalle paints a compelling portrait of an educator who was an unstoppable force.

Tuesday 3/19 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. GOALS (3 min, Teen Producers Project) NOS LLAMAN GUERRERAS / Dir. Jennifer Socorro, Edwin Corona, David

Wednesday 3/20 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. GENTRIFICATION (3 min, Teen Producers Project) INVENTING TOMORROW / Dir. Laura Nix (USA, 87 min., 2018, English, Documentary) Propelled by the environmental destruction around them, six incredible young teen inventors from all over the globe prepare to present their solutions for environmental ills at the world's largest competitive gathering of high school scientists in this charming and inspirational documentary.

Thursday 3/21 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NO TRUST WITHOUT US (5 min, Second Chance Emerging Makers) BEYOND THE BOAT (3 min, Teen Producers Project) FOOD JUSTICE (3 min, Teen Producers Project) HAILING CAESAR / Dir. Eduardo Chavez (USA, 60 min., 2018, English, Documentary) Eduardo Chavez goes on a journey to understand the legacy of his grandfather, the late civil rights leader César Chavez. In the process, he builds a new bond with his father and finds his own path to honoring César’s life and message.

Friday 3/22 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. GOALS (3 min, Teen Producers Project) NOS LLAMAN GUERRERAS / Dir. Jennifer Socorro, Edwin Corona, David Alonso (Venezuela, 81 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary) In a country torn apart by political and economic upheaval, a team of young women finds refuge in a sport that rises above their personal poverty and gendered social status. But when this new soccer team goes undefeated in all of South America, these women find themselves in the position to win Venezuela’s first World Cup and gain a new acceptance and voice in their home country.

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VI V A M UJE RE S SH O WC A SE FIRST LADY OF THE REVOLUTION 3/21 5:00 S1 | 3/23 2:05 S10 Dir. Andrea Kaelin (Costa Rica / USA, 71 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Political Documentary)

First Lady of the Revolution is the remarkable story of Henrietta Boggs, who fell in love with Costa Rica and the man destined to transform the country’s identity. Her marriage to José “Don Pepe” Figueres in 1941 led to a decade-long journey through activism, exile, political upheaval and, ultimately, lasting progressive reforms. First Lady of the Revolution is not only a depiction of the momentous struggle to shape Costa Rica’s democratic identity; it's also a portrayal of how a courageous woman escaped the confines of a traditional, sheltered existence to expand her horizons into a new world and live a life she never imagined. LAS NIÑAS BIEN 3/16 7:40 S1 | 3/20 6:15 DGC Dir. Alejandra Márquez Abella (Mexico, 94 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

An essential showcase featuring radical, inspirational, and one-of-a-kind cinematic experiences created by risktaking women. These films, each unique in their own way, offer insightful portrayals of multi-dimensional women trying to stake their place in the world as they fight for a seat at the table in local politics, educational opportunities, and respect in patriarchal spaces, among other topical issues.

TARDE PARA MORIR JOVEN 3/15 5:55 DGC | 3/20 4:00 DGC | 3/24 1:40 S10 Dir. Dominga Sotomayor Castillo

LA CAMARISTA 3/14 9:15 S1 | 3/17 7:20 DGC | 3/24 8:50 S2 Dir. Lila Avilés

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(Mexico, 102 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

A young maid at a luxurious Mexico City hotel confronts the monotony of long workdays with quiet examinations of forgotten belongings and budding friendships that nourish her newfound and determined dream for a better life. COUNCILWOMAN 3/14 4:00 DGC | 3/23 1:45 S2 Dir. Margo Guernsey

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(USA, 57 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Political Documentary)

A hotel housekeeper from the Dominican Republic, Carmen Castillo, has won a City Council seat in Providence, RI, taking her advocacy for low-income workers from the margins to the center. She faces skeptics who say she doesn’t have the education to govern, the power of corporate interests who take a stand against her fight for a $15/hourly wage in the city, and a tough re-election against two contenders — all of this while balancing the challenges of managing a full-time job cleaning hotel rooms, and a personal relationship. It’s a journey behind the scenes of politics after the victory.

The always charming, perfect, and spoiled Sofia, the queen bee of her group of friends, faces the unimaginable, her social decay. It’s 1982 and a big economic crisis is hitting Mexico. Sofia will have to struggle to maintain appearances, despite an impending personal financial collapse. Alejandra Márquez Abella’s stellar film features an all-star cast, including Ilse Salas, Paulina Gaitán, Cassandra Ciangherotti, and Flavio Medina.

During the summer of 1990 in Chile, a few families live on the outskirts of society near the Andes, emboldened by the freedom generated by the recent end of the dictatorship. As everyone prepares for a big new year’s party, 16-yearold Sofia and the other young inhabitants struggle with parents, first loves, and personal fears in this astounding coming-of-age story. LOS TIBURONES 3/14 5:30 DGC | 3/18 9:15 S2 | 3/24 11:45AM S2 Dir. Lucía Garibaldi (Uruguay / Argentina / Spain, 80 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Coming of Age)

A small seaside town is on high alert after reports of a shark sighting begin to spread. Rosina, a local teenager, claims to have seen the shark, and is internally galvanized by the threat of potential violence. As local fishermen prepare to go on a shark hunt, Rosina begins to circle her own prey as her intense attraction to an older coworker grows.

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LA BODA DE MI MEJOR AMIGO 3/23 7:30 S1 | 3/24 6:45 S1 Dir. Celso R. García

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Julia (Ana Serradilla) is a well-known food blogger who is terrified of commitment and has never had a steady relationship. Despite that, she and her best friend Manuel made a pact with each other that if neither of them were married by the time they turned 35, they would marry each other. One afternoon, Julia gets a call from Manuel, who tells her that he will be married to someone else in four days. Knowing that she is the perfect woman for her friend, Julia will stop at nothing to keep the wedding from happening. Featuring Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Natasha Dupeyron, and Carlos Ferro. CONTEMPORARY MATING RITUALS 3/19 10:00 S10 | 3/23 6:15 S10 Dir. Mariyam Mahbub After she finds herself unable to move on from the breakup of a long term relationship, Maya is coaxed into trying the popular new dating app CHRMD by her friends. Over the course of 8 episodes, Maya experiences the ups and downs of modern online dating as she ventures headfirst into the world of swiping, ghosting, catfishing, and d*ck pics.

(Mexico, 95 min, 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama/Mystery)

During a wedding, cousins Tania and Daniela decide to play an innocent game with their husbands -- they’ll partner swap for the night. The game goes too far when they end up driving home with one another’s spouse, and an unexpected car crash alters their lives forever. The surviving couple must grapple with the ripples of the unexpected tragedy that seem to transcend time and space. NUESTRO TIEMPO 3/17 1:45 S10 | 3/19 6:30 S10 | 3/22 4:00 DGC Dir. Carlos Reygadas

(Mexico, 90 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy)

(USA, 53 min., 2018, English, Romance Web Series)

DOS VECES TÚ 3/21 7:00 S2 | 3/24 2:50 DGC Dir. Salomón Askenazi

(Mexico / France / Germany / Denmark / Sweden, 173 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Carlos Reygadas, one of cinema’s biggest risk takers, directs and stars in “Nuestro tiempo”, a unique, modern, love epic about a poet named Juan, his wife, Esther, their children, and their time spent on a ranch raising bulls. When Esther falls for a visiting horse-breaker, Juan is left to deal with the fragility of his ego as emotional chaos begins to reign supreme. SI YO FUERA TÚ 3/19 8:10 DGC | 3/22 7:15 S1 Dir. Alejandro Lubezki (Mexico, 93 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

Claudia and Antonio’s fifteen year marriage has taken a toll on both of them, causing a rupture whose side-effects are felt at home and in their professional lives. However, after some cosmic magic, Claudia and Antonio wake up to find they’ve swapped bodies. Although shocked at first, they come to realize the road back to themselves, and to the love they once felt for one another, is one that will require them to walk a few miles, or more, in one another’s shoes.

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D A M IÁN AL C ÁZ A R TR I B U TE EDDIE REYNOLDS Y LOS ÁNGELES DE ACERO (March 20th, Wednesday, 7pm, AMC Fashion Valley, Screen #2) Dir. Gustavo Moheno (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

Rock n’ roll dreams are truly magical. For rockero Eddie Reynolds, this dream has almost died. Then a second chance at rock n’ roll fame comes his way, and he needs to mend some much needed relationships, especially with his estranged daughter. With redemption to the tune of a loud guitar, this film plays like a great rock anthem. Get ready to raise your lighters and cheer on Mexico’s acclaimed actor, Damián Alcázar, in this unforgettable movie. MAGALLANES (March 19th, Tuesday, 7:25pm, AMC Fashion Valley, Screen #2) Dir. Salvador del Solar (Peru /Argentina / Spain, 109 min., 2015, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Damián Alcázar is recognized as one of the most prestigious actors of contemporary Mexican cinema. Alcazar studied acting at the Mexican National Institute of Fine Arts and at the Theatrical Experimentation Center. His filmography includes: La Dictadura Perfecta, Narcos, The Chronicles of Narnia; Prince Caspian, El infierno, Magallanes, Eddie Reynolds y Los Ángeles de Acero, La Ley de Herodes, and Miss Bala. Alcázar has won multiple awards, including several Ariel Awards; Best Actor at the Cartagena Film Festival, and the Árbol de la Vida Award at the Guadalajara International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Alcázar will be IN PERSON for each of the film screenings. The San Diego Latino Film Festival is honored to celebrate Mr. Alcázar’s filmography with our three night tribute. LA DELGADA LÍNEA AMARILLA (March 18th, Monday, 7pm, AMC Fashion Valley, Screen #1) Dir. Celso R. García (Mexico, 95 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Antonio (Damián Alcázar), a one time construction foreman fallen on hard times, works with four novices painting a line on a very long stretch of Mexican road before the rainy season sets in. The painting is slow, and before the last line is laid, the challenges they face will change their lives forever. The film co-stars Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Joaquín Cosio, and Fernando Becerril, and won three of the top awards at The Guadalajara International Film Festival, including the Audience Award.

Magallanes (Damián Alcazar), an aging Peruvian taxi driver, supplements his meagre earnings by driving a former Colonel on daily excursions. When Magallanes unexpectedly runs into Celina, a woman the Colonel once held captive, he sees an opportunity to blackmail the Colonel’s family and change his fortunes. Will Magallanes give in to his impulses, or is he still in love with Celina after all these years? A darkly elegant tale of secrets, lies. and loyalty.

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Remaining optimistic and staying driven in the face of adversity is difficult for many. However, there is always something to fight for, even when things look hopeless. World-renowned luchador Rey Misterio has faced much difficulty in becoming a legend in the world of professional wrestling. Despite tough times in his career and in his personal life, he has always remained focused on the important things in life. “Despite everything one has to deal with as a wrestler, my favorite thing about performing has always been bringing to life the character of Rey Misterio, which is much beloved by many,” he said to La Prensa San Diego during an interview. Rey Misterio, whose birth name is Miguel Angel Lopez, claims he was destined to become a wrestler. His love for lucha libre, or Mexican-style professional wrestling, began at an early age, when a group of kids from his neighborhood went to a lucha show in his hometown of Tijuana. Years later, Lopez became trained by figures within the local wrestling scene, such as “Chamaco” Martinez, El Marinero, and Maravilla Blanca. On Jan. 6, 1976, Lopez received the opportunity to make his debut as a

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ewly-elected members of Congress sworn in on Thursday included the most diverse demographics in history. Among the new members of the House of Representatives are the first two

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n la madrugada de este primero de enero, agentes de la patrulla fronteriza arrojaron por lo menos ocho granadas de gases lacrimógenos a familias y migrantes que intentaban cruzar a Imperial Beach, sin que se reportaran heridos. Al menos seis de las granadas de gases fueron disparadas a territorio mexicano, aparentemente para disuadir a familias y migrantes centroamericanos cuando cruzaban a California. GASES EN LA PAGINA 7

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There are organizations on both sides of the San Diego-Tijuana border that are set up to receive cash and in-kind donations from Southern California residents and deliver that help to families fleeing from violence and poverty. Bridge of Love Across the Border is a group founded when the previous caravan arrived in Tijuana in Spring 2018 with the intention of helping members of the LGBT community in that caravan. However, they are now serving all migrant families in need. For additional information, please visit Bridge of Love Across the Border or Birdie Gutierrez on Facebook. Close to 600 of the families that have petitioned for asylum in recent months have been conditionally released; however, all

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does is drop them off in the streets of San Ysidro or Otay Mesa without so much as a word as to what to do. The San Diego Rapid Response Network has been coming to their aid. If you want to help, their number is (619) 536-0823. Another organization that has rescued many families in critical situations after being abandoned with small children upon their conditional release has been the Minority Humanitarian Foundation. For more information, visit www. minorityhumanitarianfoundation. com or call (619) 288-6450. In Tijuana, the Salvation Army has two locations, one of which is exclusively for women. Their offices are located at e Aquiles Serdán 11585, in the lower part of the Colonia Libertad neighbor-

hood. To contact them from San Diego, please dial 011 52 664 683 2694. La Casa del Migrante (Migrants’ House), run by the Catholic Order of Saint John Baptist Scalabrini, patron saint of immigrants and refugees, is located on Galileo 239, in the Colonia Postal neighborhood. They can be reached at 011 52 664 682 5180. While Casa del Migrante helps male immigrants and deportees, next door is Casa de la Madre Asunta, which helps deported or immigrant women and mothers, including those with small children. Their number is 011 52 664 683 0575. In the north end of Tijuana, the Movimiento Juventud 2000 shelter currently serves dozens of

El cierre parcial de gobierno ha retrasado el caso legal para la reunificación de familias que se sigue en una corte federal de San Diego. El juez Dana Sabraw, quien preside la demanda colectiva entablada a nombre de familias migrantes que fueron divididas en la frontera, aprobó una petición de la administración de Donald Trump para poner pausa a los plazos establecidos en este litigio que iniciara a principios de 2018. Este proceso legal, iniciado por abogados de la Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles, por sus siglas en inglés), obligó a la reunificación de menores que fueron separados de sus padres en gran medida por la puesta en marcha de la política de “cero tolerancia” contra la inmigración ilegal. Hasta el último reporte, presentado a mediados de diciembre, el gobierno mantenía bajo su custodia a 10 menores que estaban próximos a ser reunificados con sus padres. Sin embargo, la Oficina de Reubicación de Refugiados, también cuidaba de 151 niños, que no serían reunificados con sus padres por diversos motivos. En el caso de 84 de ellos, sus padres fueron deportados del país y notificaron al gobierno que renunciaban a su derecho de reunificación con el propósito de que los menores permanecieran en Estados Unidos y fueran entregados a otro familiar o tutor. Los padres de 11 niños hicieron lo propio, aunque contrario al primer grupo, éstos continúan en el país, según detalla el informe. En lo que corresponde a 28 niños, se determinó que no fueron separados de sus padres por parte de agentes del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional y otros 28, son de padres que el gobierno determinó que representan www.LaPrensaSanDiego.com | JANUARY 18 2019 | PAGE 7 un riesgo para su bienestar, principal-

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Un bonito regalo para la amiga especial es el estuche con 4 platillos en colores pastel y forma de corazón de la marca de Martha Stewart Collection. Se pueden usar para servir botanas, nueces y dulces. Disponible en tiendas Macy’s y en macys.com.

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Las fundas de seda para almohada son un lujo necesario para dormir bien sin levantarse con marcas en el rostro. Las hay en diferentes colores y estampados, hasta con corazones de San Valentín. Este es un regalo que seguramente apreciarán y agradecerán todos los días. Fundas de la marca Silken Slumber, disponibles en Macy’s y en macys.com.

Una bolsa para el Día de San Valentín es el accesorio y regalo perfecto para la mujer de tu vida. Esta primavera, las bolsas de piel color pastel son tendencia, así como los aros dorados para sostenerla así como el cordón largo cross body. El detalle del corazón es ideal para la fecha. Bolsa de piel “Heart It Sam” de Kate Spade , disponible en Macy’s y en macys.com

La ropa interior coqueta y divertida también es un bonito regalo. Este bralette y bikini de la marca DKNY viene con estampado pequeño de besos rojos. Disponible en Macy’s y en macys.com.

Una fragancia femenina y floral en anticipación para la primavera siempre es un buen regalo para el Día de San Valentín. El perfume de Tiffany viene en una botella de cristal de hermoso diseño en su más reciente y encantadora creación, Tiffany and Co, Eau de Toilette Sheer. Disponible en Macy’s y en macys. com.

El 14 de febrero es una excelente fecha para que las parejas de enamorados se comprometan. El anillo de diamantes es un regalo hermoso y algo que se llevará durante toda la vida. En el departamento de joyería fina de Macy’s encuentras una variada y hermosa selección de anillos de compromiso de diamantes. Este anillo es de Star Signature Collection de Macy’s y también es disponible en macys.com.

here’s a waiting room inside the South Coast Plaza Macy’s personal stylist department, and on one of the dressing rooms there’s a sign that reads “Ken’s appointment.” La Prensa San Diego’s art director Tracy Powell spent the early afternoon with Kenneth Marshall, Macy’s My Stylist, to find the right clothes for his needs. Dressed in a suit with a bowtie, Marshall says his interest in fashion began at an early age. He specifically recalls a childhood memory of his mother getting his clothes tailor-made. “It’s just always been in my blood,” he says. Marshall started working for Macy’s in 2004 and began in the women's shoe department where he worked his way up to becoming a stylist for both men and women. A sense of fashion is certainly needed in this kind of career, but a passion for styling is also a big factor. Marshall takes it to another level with Macy’s by working with local nonprofits and churches on educational seminars on dressing for success. And while styling can be intimidating for some people, it’s really a matter of having a little bit of help. So, how can people go about finding a stylist? Well, Marshall recommends Macy’s complementary stylist service because there is no pressure to purchase items. Macy’s personal stylist department, My Stylist, is available in most stores and clients can book an appointment online or call. And, what should people look to learn from their stylist experience? Marshall says it depends on what the individual is looking for in their wardrobe because some people are concerned with sizing and others are simply looking for an outfit for a special occasion. Marshall picked out three outfits for Powell, two of which are definitely outfits

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BEST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE EVER. SO MUCH FUN AND RIGHT ON POINT WITH WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR.

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that he would have never picked out himself, he shares. “ I have always considered myself to be fashionable person with a distinctive style and color scheme,” says Powell. “Ken took me out of my comfort zone and chose items I would normally pass up." Marshall says that’s a common reaction from people but in the end he always reminds clients to dress in what feels comfortable or most like themselves. “If you feel subconscious putting it on, you’re going to feel subconscious in it,” says Marshall, “so, just buy what you love.” Marshall selected outfits for Powell and even explained why sizing is important and how that can shape the overall look of the outfit. While most people think they have to splurge on something expensive, Marshall says the fit is what’s most important when it come to styling. “You find your fit, you find your suit,” says Marshall. “You can buy a $15,000 suit, but if it doesn’t drape on you properly, it’s just a suit.” To schedule an appointment with a personal stylist visit macys.com/mystylist or call 1-800-343-0121. In the end, La Prensa’s art director left with a better understanding of embracing his own style, while also keeping an open mind about trying new things. “I loved every outfit he choose for me. I am now forever a fan of My Stylist and now Ken is my personal stylist,” says Powell.

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A number of leaders are speaking up after two children from Guatemala died while in federal custody. Seven-year-old Jakelin Amei Rosemery Caal Maquin died from septic shock and dehydration, two days after surrendering to Border Patrol agents with her father near Lordsburg, New Mexico. She began experiencing seizures. A helicopter took Jakelin to a hospital in El Paso, Texas, but she did not survive. She had been traveling with her father and other migrants. Eight-year-old Felipe Gomez Alonzo was arrested along with his father in El Paso, Texas about three weeks ago when Border Patrol agents noticed he was showing signs he was sick. He died on Christmas Eve at a hospital in New Mexico. The Associated Press reports an autopsy shows Felipe had the flu, but more tests need to be done to determine the cause of death. Enrique Morones, the founder and director of Border Angels, the San Diego based organization which

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THE GOAL: to create a bilingual media platform that understands the Latino experience and, most importantly, their needs.

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SAN DIEGO’S ONLY BILINGUAL LATINO NEWSPAPER | www.LaPrensaSanDiego.com | Vol. 43 | No. 1 | JANUARY 4, 2018

Outrage Over Dead Migrant Children

ALFONZO LORENZANA

OVERVIEW La Prensa San Diego, the voice of the MexicanAmerican community of San Diego, first opened its doors December 1,1976.

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3/14 8:30 S9 3/18 8:00 DGC 3/24 8:45 S1 ACUSADA / Dir. Gonzalo Tobal (Argentina, 108 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Crime-Thriller) Dolores, a privileged 20 year-old student, is accused of murdering her best friend. As she prepares for the trial, the uncertainty of the verdict wears heavily on Dolores, making her act in ways that jeopardize the legal strategy her family and lawyer have established. As Dolores spirals out of control, those closest to her begin to question her innocence. Featuring a special appearance by Gael García Bernal. Spotlight Films Showcase.

LA BODA DE MI MEJOR AMIGO / Dir. Celso R. García (Mexico, 90 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romantic Comedy) Julia (Ana Serradilla) is a well-known food blogger who is terrified of commitment and has never had a steady relationship. Despite that, she and her best friend Manuel made a pact with each other that if neither of them were married by the time they turned 35, they would marry each other. One afternoon, Julia gets a call from Manuel, who tells her that he will be married to someone else in four days. Knowing that she is the perfect woman for her friend, Julia will stop at nothing to keep the wedding from happening. El Corazón Showcase.

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AIRE / Dir. Arturo Castro Godoy (Argentina, 72 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) Lucía is a single parent to a child with Asperger's. She has a minimum wage job and a very difficult relationship with her mother, but she thinks she can deal with everything on her own. Her life’s many frustrations come to a head when she receives an urgent call from the school informing her of an incident that threatened her son’s well-being. This development shatters the fragile grasp she has on her life, forcing her to confront inner demons as she makes her way across town to reunite with her son. Spotlight Films Showcase.

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BAYONETA / Dir. Kyzza Terrazas (Mexico / Finland, 101 min., 2018, English; Spanish, Finnish w/ English subtitles, Sports Drama)

Miguel “Bayoneta” Galíndez (Luis Gerardo Méndez) is a retired boxer from Tijuana who "for mysterious reasons" finds himself living in a cramped flat in the town of Turku, Finland. Throughout the day he works as a trainer in a boxing gym and at night he drinks alone. A need for redemption will lead him to prove himself once again as a fighter. During this process, he will be forced to come to terms with his past and whatever pushed him away from boxing and his family. Spotlight Films Showcase.

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BELMONTE / Dir. Federico Veiroj (Uruguay / Mexico / Spain, 75 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Belmonte, 43, is forlorn, divorced, and a father to 10-year old Celeste, the only bright aspect of his life. His identity is anchored by his profession as an artist, which has taken an interesting turn, as he spends his time painting a world full of tortured, naked men. As he sinks deeper into loneliness, he tries to develop a stronger relationship with his daughter, or risk being lost forever. Spotlight Films Showcase.

LA CAMARISTA / Dir. Lila Avilés (Mexico, 102 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

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CAMPEONES / Dir. Javier Fesser (Spain, 124 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Comedy) Marco is an assistant coach in Spain’s top basketball league. One day, after getting drunk, his frustration and bad attitude get him involved in a traffic accident that lands him in court. He loses his job and his girlfriend and is sentenced to the worst possible punishment for his ego: coaching a group of intellectually-disabled players that have never touched a ball before. Through their innocence, tenderness and plenty of good humour, they will teach Marco about the things that really matter. They are the true Champions of Life. Spotlight Films Showcase.

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LA CASA LOBO / Dirs. Cristóbal León, Joaquin Cociña (Chile, 75 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Animation) This stop-motion animated feature takes the framework of a fairytale, with a quirky style, but warped by the real-life inspiration of Colonia Dignidad, the real life organization in Chile controlled by former Nazi Paul Schäfer. If that weren’t sinister enough, the narrator is an analog of Schäfer himself, lending a nihilistic pall to the entire production. The animators chose this project as a way to reconcile a distressing part of Chilean history by projecting it through the fairy tale aesthetic. The result is possibly one of the most interesting cinematic experiences of the festival. Un Mundo Extraño Showcase.

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EL CHATA / Dir. Gustavo Ramos Perales

3/14 6:15 S10 3/21 6:10 DGC 3/24 7:00 S2 CÓMPRAME UN REVOLVER / Dir. Julio Hernández Cordón

(Puerto Rico, 75 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Drama)

(México / Colombia, 84 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Celebrated Mexican-Guatemalan filmmaker Julio Hernández Cordón mixes the aesthetics of MAD MAX and the themes of THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN to craft this visionary tale of a young girl named Huck who must fight for her survival alongside her father in a cartel-filled wasteland. Mexico Today Showcase.

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3/16 8:10 S10 3/18 4:15 S10 3/19 9:10 S1 COLLISIONS / Dir. Richard Levien

COMPULSIÓN / Dir. Batán Silva

(USA, 82 min., 2018, English, Drama)

(Mexico, 97 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Twelve-year-old Itan’s promising life in San Francisco is turned upside down when she comes home from school, with her younger brother, to find her apartment ransacked and her mother missing. Suddenly she must rely on her estranged uncle, a big rig truck driver. Itan manipulates him into taking them across the country in his truck, trying to find her mother and stop her deportation. De Aquí Soy Showcase.

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CONTEMPORARY MATING RITUALS / Dir. Mariyam Mahbub

LA DELGADA LÍNEA AMARILLA / Dir. Celso R. García

(USA, 53 min., 2018, English, Romance Web Series)

(Mexico, 95 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

After she finds herself unable to move on from the break-up of a long term relation, Maya is coaxed into trying the popular new dating app CHRMD by her friends. Over the course of 8 episodes, Maya experiences the ups and downs of modern online dating as she ventures headfirst into the world of swiping, ghosting, catfishing, and d*ck pics. El Corazón Showcase.

3/15 5:00 S1 3/16 11:30AM S9 3/17 11:00AM DGC CRÍA PUERCOS / Dir. Ehécatl Garage

3/16 7:30 DGC 3/20 9:15 S9 3/23 8:05 S9 DIAMANTINO / Dir. Gabriel Abrantes and Daniel Schmidt (Portugal / France / Brazil, 92 min., 2018, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Comedy / Fantasy)

(Mexico, 90 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

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CUERNAVACA / Dir. Alejandro Andrade Pease

LOS DIAS MÁS OSCUROS DE NOSOTRAS / Dir. Astrid Rondero

(Mexico, 88 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

(Mexico, 99 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Andy’s world changes completely when his mother has an accident. When there is no one to take care of him, the boy is taken to Cuernavaca to his paternal grandmother's house. As he meditates on the meaning of life and death, the child will face the rejection of his grandmother, the seductive and dangerous world the son of the gardener presents him with, and he will begin the search for his father. Mexico Today Showcase.

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LOS DÉBILES / Dirs. Raúl Rico, Eduardo Giralt Brun (Mexico, 70 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

DOS VECES TÚ / Dir. Salomón Askenazi

The stoic Víctor gets into an argument with The Selfie, a member of a youth gang. Soon afterwards, Víctor’s dogs are murdered. He then arms himself and sets out for revenge, in search of the rival who’s now disappeared without a trace. But the journey proves difficult, taking Víctor through Sinaloa, on Mexico’s Pacific coast that a ruthless criminal cartel has transformed into bloody terrain. The journey is hemmed in by an eccentric cast of characters, each of whom reveals a new clue on where The Selfie might be found – until the two rivals finally meet in a brilliant and unexpected finale. Mexico Today Showcase.

(Mexico, 95 min, 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama/Mystery)

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EDDIE REYNOLDS Y LOS ÁNGELES DE ACERO / Dir. Gustavo Moheno (Mexico, 106 min., 2014, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

LAS HEREDERAS / Dir. Marcelo Martinessi (Paraguay / Germany / Brazil / Uruguay / Norway /France, 98 min., 2018, Spanish, Guarani w/ English subtitles, Drama) Chela and Chiquita, both descendants of wealthy families in Asunción, Paraguay, have been together for over 30 years. But recently their financial situation has worsened, and Chiquita is imprisoned on fraud charges. Chela, forced to face a new reality, begins to provide a local taxi service to a group of elderly, wealthy ladies for money. As Chela settles into her new life, she encounters the much younger Angy, forging a fresh and invigorating new connection. Chela finally begins to break out of her shell and engage with the world, embarking on her own personal, intimate revolution. ¡Somos! Cine LGBTQ+ Showcase.

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3/16 1:25 S9 3/19 4:45 S2 3/24 8:00 S9 EL ÍDOLO / Dir. Erwin Neumaier

ENIGMA / Dir. Ignacio Juricic Merillán

(Mexico, 84 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Music / Comedy)

(Chile, 102 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

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3/15 8:45 S9 3/18 9:45 S1 3/22 10:05 S9 ¿ERES TÚ PAPÁ? / Dir. Rudy Riverón Sánchez (Cuba / United Kingdom, 107 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Horror)

JOSÉ / Dir. Li Cheng (Guatemala, 85 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

José is 19 and lives with his mother in Guatemala, one of the world's most dangerous, religious, impoverished, and socially conservative countries. He spends his days on cramped buses and fighting traffic as he runs food to drivers. Aloof and resigned to things as they are, he fills his free moments playing with his phone and arranging casual sex encounters for himself on dating apps. When he meets Luis, a migrant from the Caribbean, they pursue an unexpected and forbidden relationship, thrusting José into an unexpectedly passionate and self-reflective period in his life. ¡Somos! Cine LGBTQ+.

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EVA + CANDELA / Dir. Ruth Caudeli (Colombia, 93 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Romance / Drama)

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MAGALLANES / Dir. Salvador del Solar (Peru /Argentina / Spain, 109 min., 2015, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

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MENTE REVOLVER / Dir. Alejandro Ramírez Corona (Mexico, 90 min., 2017, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Crime / Drama)

Three disparate characters -- an ex-convict named Mario Aburto hoping to leave his past behind, Chicali, the hit man hired to kill Mario, and Jenny, a homeless woman who has fallen in love with Chicali- embark on paths that will lead them collide with one another, creating a series of life-changing circumstances. Frontera Filmmakers Showcase.

MUERE, MONSTRUO, MUERE / Dir. Alejandro Fadel (Argentina / Chile / France, 105 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English Subtitles, Horror) After beginning with one of the most original moments of shock of the year, this horror quickly presents its vision of the Mendoza region of Argentina as a moody hellscape, full of ethereal, nightmare images. Director Alejandro Fadel is fond of letting the camera linger, allowing us to fully explore the night side of such a beautiful landscape. Part murder mystery, part metaphysical head trip, part creature feature, and all darkness, “Muere, Monstruo, Muere” is one of those films that seek to have us peer into the void, and wonder what monsters may stare back. Un Mundo Extraño Showcase.

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MIRIAM MIENTE / Dirs. Natalia Cabral, Oriol Estrada (Dominican Republic / Spain, 90 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

Miriam anxiously awaits the day of her quinceañera. Her family can’t wait to meet JeanLouis, her Internet boyfriend set to escort her as her chambelán. But when Miriam sees Jean-Louis for the first time and realizes he’s black, her quiet middle-class world of good intentions will begin to crumble as racial tensions begin to rise. Spotlight Films Showcase.

NATHAN’S KINGDOM / Dir. Olicer Muñoz (USA, 98 min., 2018, English, Drama)

“Nathan’s Kingdom” is a dark fantasy, coming-of-age drama about Nathan, a young, autistic man struggling with his teenage opiate-addicted sister, Laura, and rather than surrendering their lives to social services, they risk it all: battling monsters, enduring mythical wars, and confronting an underground civilization of ghouls, in hope of finding a fictitious kingdom with the potential to transform their lives forever. Hecho en USA Showcase.

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MIRREYES CONTRA GODÍNEZ / Dir. Chava Cartas

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LAS NIÑAS BIEN / Dir. Alejandra Márquez Abella

(Mexico, 109 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

Special Screening on Wednesday March 20th, at Bread & Salt, 6PM.

(Mexico, 94 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

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MI VIDA LOCA / Dir. Allison Anders (USA, 94 min., 1993, English, Drama)

NUESTRO TIEMPO / Dir. Carlos Reygadas (Mexico / France / Germany / Denmark / Sweden, 2018, 173 min., English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) Carlos Reygadas, one of cinema’s biggest risk takers, directs and stars in “Nuestro tiempo”, a unique, modern, love epic about a poet named Juan, his wife, Esther, their children, and their time spent on a ranch raising bulls. When Esther falls for a visiting horse-breaker, Juan is left to deal with the fragility of his ego as emotional chaos begins to reign supreme. El Corazón Showcase.

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RETABLO / Dir. Álvaro Delgado Aparicio (Peru / Norway / Germany, 95 min., 2018, Quechua, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) Segundo Paucar, a 14 year old boy, wants to become a master story-box maker just like his father to carry on with the family legacy. On his way to a community celebration in the Andes, Segundo accidentally observes his father in a situation that shatters his whole world. Trapped in a chauvinistic environment, Segundo will try to deal in silence with all that is happening to him. ¡Somos! Cine LGBTQ+ Showcase.

3/15 8:20 DGC 3/17 12:00 S1 3/20 4:30 S9 3/22 9:45 S1 ROJO / Dir. Benjamín Naishtat (Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, France, Switzerland, 109 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Crime / Thriller)

In the 1970s, a successful lawyer in Argentina has his life unravel when a private detective arrives in town and starts asking tough questions. Featuring Dario Grandinetti (WILD TALES, TALK TO HER) and Alfredo Castro (NO, EL CLUB). Spotlight Films Showcase.

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RICH KIDS / Dir. Laura Somers (USA, 97 min., 2018, English, Drama / Thriller)

A group of troubled teens from a low-income community break into “Los Ricos”, the local mansion with a border fence and spend the day pretending to be rich in order to forget their difficult lives. Hecho en USA Showcase.

RUTA MADRE / Dir. Agustín Castaneda (Mexico / USA, 97 min., 2017, English, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama / Comedy)

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SI YO FUERA TÚ / Dir. Alejandro Lubezki (Mexico, 93 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Comedy)

EL SILENCIO DEL VIENTO / Dir. Álvaro Aponte - Centeno

Together with his sister Carmen, Rafael is part of a human trafficking network that helps move fortune seekers to Puerto Rico. Regional refugees from the poverty-stricken Dominican Republic, but also illegal migrants from faraway Africa, are temporarily given food and shelter at Rafael’s aging mother’s home. The well-oiled machine is thrown out of whack when Carmen dies suddenly. Rafael doesn’t have the time to mourn because life goes on. Puerto Rico’s beautiful landscapes contrast markedly with the tragedies of human trafficking victims. De Aquí Soy Showcase.

(Puerto Rico / Dominican Republic / France, 85 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama)

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SILHOUETTE / Dir. Sergio López (United States, 93 minutes, 2019, English, Drama)

SOMOS CALENTURA / Dir. Jorge Navas

In the crime filled city of Buenaventura, Colombia, a group of friends prepares for a dance competition that might change their lives forever. In this rough world, talent might be your only way out. Spotlight Films Showcase.

(Colombia, 104 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Dance / Action)

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SOY CUBA - 4K RESTORATION! / Dir. Mikhail Kalatozov (Cuba / USSR, 141 min., 1964, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Experimental / Drama) Dismissed during its initial release in 1964, “Soy Cuba” was re-discovered nearly 30 years later and heralded as one of cinema’s most audacious accomplishments. Now, over 50 years after its initial release, the film has been restored to 4K quality from original 35mm fine grain masters. The film, a collection of vignettes, captures life in Cuba on the brink of a revolution, using cinematic techniques that have inspired filmmakers for generations. Tesoros Showcase.

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SWEET CAROLINE / Dir. Jorge Xolalpa, Jr. (USA, 108 min., 2018, English, Drama / Thriller / Horror)

Life for a happy couple descends slowly into madness after a very raw tragedy strikes them. Hecho en USA Showcase.

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During the summer of 1990 in Chile, a few families live on the outskirts of society near the Andes, emboldened by the freedom generated by the recent end of the dictatorship. As everyone prepares for a big new year’s party, 16-year-old Sofia and the other young inhabitants struggle with parents, first loves, and personal fears in this astounding coming-of-age story. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

3/14 5:30 DGC 3/18 9:15 S2 3/24 11:45AM S2 LOS TIBURONES / Dir. Lucía Garibaldi (Uruguay / Argentina / Spain, 80 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Coming of Age) A small seaside town is on high alert after reports of a shark sighting begin to spread. Rosina, a local teenager, claims to have seen the shark, internally galvanized by the thread of potential violence. As local fisherman prepare to go on a shark hunt, Rosina begins to circle her own prey as her intense attraction to an older coworker grows. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

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TEJANO / Dir. David Blue García

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TINTA BRUTA / Dirs. Filipe Matzembacher & Marcio Reolon

(USA, 90 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama / Action / Thriller)

(Brazil, 118 min., 2018, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Drama)

When his grandfather suddenly becomes ill, Javi, a South Texas farmhand resorts to the extreme: he turns to a Mexican cartel to make some quick cash. But when the cartel breaks his arm and forces him to smuggle a cast made of cocaine across the Mexican border, Javi learns how far he will go for family. Hecho en USA Showcase.

3/14 4:15 S10 3/18 4:45 S2 3/22 4:45 S10 3/24 12:50 DGC WIÑAYPACHA / Dir. Óscar Catacora (Peru, 86 min., 2018, Aymara w/ English subtitles, Drama) This is the story of Willka and Phaxsi, an elderly couple of more than eighty years of age living abandoned in a remote part of the Andes of Peru, more than five thousand meters high. They face the misery and the inclement passage of time, praying to their gods so that finally their only son arrives to rescue them. De Aquí Soy Showcase.

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YO FAUSTO / Dir. Julio Berthely (Mexico, 120 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Drama) Fausto leaves Mexico behind and moves to Barcelona after he finds himself unable to cope with his mother’s suicide attempt. There, he meets Carmen, a struggling model and falls in love with her. After Carmen finds out she is pregnant, financial circumstances force Fausto to move back to Mexico. Upon his return he must contend with the expectations of his father, his challenging relationship with Carmen, his mother’s health, and a personal medical diagnosis that changes his life forever. Mexico Today Showcase.

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AGAVE: THE SPIRIT OF A NATION / Dirs. Nick Kovacic, Matt Riggieri

CARLOS ALMARAZ: PLAYING WITH FIRE / Dirs. Richard Montoya,

(Mexico, 78 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Elsa Flores Almaraz (USA, 85 min., 2018, English, Documentary)

In Mexico families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for generations. Discover how this once obscure Mexican drink has grown into the fastest growing spirit in the world. This expressive documentary takes viewers beyond the spirit to discover how one delicate plant can carry the weight of a nation and the people trying to protect it. Documania Showcase.

A look at the life and work of the late Los Angeles artist Carlos Almaraz through the lens of an immigrant child coming to this country to live his American Dream of becoming a famous artist. Using interviews and personal journal entries his inner demons are explored, as well as his passions, his rise as a beloved leader of the Chicano Art Movement and his subsequent success as an artist who is ultimately lost to AIDS in the late 1980’s. Documania Showcase.

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AMERICAN POET TATO LAVIERA / Dir. Vivian Hernandez Ortiz

3/14 10:05 S2 3/15 4:30 S9 3/16 5:50 DGC CASSANDRO, THE EXOTICO! / Dir. Marie Losier

(USA / Puerto Rico, 56 min., English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

(France, 73 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

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AMIGO SKATE, CUBA / Dir. Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar (Cuba, 72 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

In Cuba skating is not a sport. It is illegal and considered distastefully American. The only spot that loosely resembles a skate park in Havana is a drainage ditch. Cuba’s youth built it, make it work, but dream of smooth concrete, real ramps, and government recognition. Join Miami based, Cuban-American Rene Lecour and his grassroots team, Amigo Skate Cuba, and they struggle, and smuggle to make that dream come true. Conformity meets rebellion while cultures and friendships clash in Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar’s debut film. Documania Showcase.

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CLAUDIA TOCADA POR LA LUNA / Dir. Francisco Aguilar (Chile, 64 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) After having suffered discrimination throughout her life, Claudia, a trans, Chilean midwife, remembers the hardest and most difficult moments she had to face in order to live her identity. The documentary tells the history, struggle, and the constant abuses that are part of a society that still excludes those it considers different. ¡Somos! Cine LGBTQ+ Showcase.

3/15 6:10 S9 3/21 9:30 S2

3/15 10:00 S1 3/24 9:25 DGC

BIXA TRAVESTY / Dirs. Cláudia Priscilla & Kiko Goifman

CLEAN HANDS / Dir. Michael Dominic

(Brazil, 75 min., 2018, Portuguese w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

(United States / Nicaragua, 99 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Shot over the course of seven years in Nicaragua, this feature-length fly-on-the-wall cinéma vérité tells the remarkable, riveting story of the Lopez family as they survive against the backdrop of Central America’s largest garbage dump, La Chureca. When given the opportunity to better their circumstances, the Lopez children must fight against all odds, including their mother’s erratic behavior, to get an education. De Aquí Soy Showcase.

DOC UM E NT ARY F I L M S SYN O P SES 3/17 6:30 S1 3/22 5:00 S1 3/24 11:15AM S10

3/21 4:45 S2

CHIVAS, LA PELÍCULA / Dirs. Rubén R. Bañuelos, Ívan López Barba (Mexico, 111 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary)

GUERRERO / Dir. Ludovic Bonleux

Mexico’s most popular soccer team, Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas), finds themselves in the midst of a losing streak. It’s up to the newly hired manager, Matías Almeyda, to lead the team to a revitalization, and achieve new found glory. Soccer Films Showcase.

(Mexico, 114 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

3/16 3:45 S2 3/19 10:10 S2

3/17 1:20 S9 3/23 6:00 S9

LAS CHUNTÁ / Dir. Genevieve Roudane (Mexico, 62 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

HAILING CESAR / Dir. Eduardo Chavez

Eduardo Chavez goes on a journey to understand the legacy of his grandfather, the late civil rights leader César Chavez. In the process, he builds a new bond with his father and finds his own path to honoring César’s life and message. Documania Showcase.

(USA, 61 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

3/14 4:00 DGC 3/23 1:45 S2

3/15 4:00 DGC 3/23 3:35 S2

Co-Presented by:

COUNCILWOMAN / Dir. Margo Guernsey (USA, 57 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Political Documentary)

HARVEST SEASON / Dir. Bernardo Ruíz

Harvest Season delves into the lives of people who work behind the scenes of the California wine industry, during one of the most dramatic grape harvests in recent memory. The film follows the stories of Mexican-American winemakers and migrant workers who are essential to the wine business, yet are rarely recognized for their contributions. Their stories unfold as wildfires ignite in Napa and Sonoma counties, threatening the livelihoods of small farmers and winemakers who are already grappling with a growing labor shortage, shifting immigration policies, and the impacts of a rapidly changing climate. Latino Public Broadcasting Showcase.

3/21 5:00 S1 3/23 2:05 S10

FIRST LADY OF THE REVOLUTION / Dir. Andrea Kaelin (Costa Rica / USA, 71 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Political Documentary)

Is the remarkable story of Henrietta Boggs, who fell in love with Costa Rica and the man destined to transform its identity. Her marriage to José “Don Pepe” Figueres in 1941 led to a decade-long journey through activism, exile, political upheaval and, ultimately, lasting progressive reforms. This film is not only a depiction of the momentous struggle to shape Costa Rica’s democratic identity; it's also a portrayal of how a courageous woman escaped the confines of a traditional, sheltered existence to expand her horizons into a new world and live a life she never imagined. Viva Mujeres Showcase.

(USA, 80 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

3/19 4:30 S9 3/23 11:45AM S2

HUAHUA / Dir. Joshi Espinosa (Ecuador, 69 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary) José and Citlalli, a young indigenous couple, grapple with how they’ll educate and raise their “huahua” (baby) after they find out they’re expecting. José returns to the town of Otavalo to find answers for his concerns while Citlalli stays in the city to reflect on her decision to have incorporated her father’s indigenous identity and customs into her every day life. Individually, they will confront the current standing of their culture, but together they will explore the history of their people, their identity, and the society in which they live in to come to a decision on how to raise their offspring. Documania Showcase.

DOC UM E NT ARY F I L M S SYN O P SES 3/16 1:30 S2 3/24 12:00 S1

HUNGRY EYES / Dir. Begum Ceyda Cakaloglu

3/22 6:45 S10 3/23 11:15AM S10

MARCOS DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE / Dir. David Sutherland

(Turkey, 86 min., 2018, English; Portuguese, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary)

(USA, 112 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Immigration Documentary)

What if there is only one way to survive and give your family a better future? What if that way is one of the toughest ways to make a living on the other side of the world, in Thailand, thousands miles away from your home country Brazil without knowing when you can come back home? Leo, a 30 year old Muay Thai trainer, finds himself in this situation, as he tries to pursue a dream he has now given up on and regain his “hungry eyes” all the while trying to assimilate culturally to the place he now calls home in order to provide for himself and his family in Brazil. In the Ring Showcase.

One afternoon while driving to work, Marcos Perez was pulled over for running a yellow light. He was later deported, and his wife, Elizabeth Perez, a US Army and Marine veteran, began a seven-year battle to keep their family together. Now, as Marcos struggles alone in Mexico, Elizabeth must survive as a single mother while fighting tirelessly for her husband to return to the US. As Elizabeth’s efforts hit a brick wall, she and Marcos are forced to confront the realities of US immigration law. In the end, Marcos and Elizabeth must consider the impossible in order to reunite the family. De Aquí Soy Showcase.

3/20 5:00 S1 3/23 5:00 S1

3/16 11:00AM DGC 3/17 11:45AM S2 3/24 4:55 DGC

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INVENTING TOMORROW / Dir. Laura Nix (India / Indonesia / Mexico / USA, 87 min., 2018, English; Spanish, Indonesian w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cuttingedge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats – found right in their own backyards – while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of high school scientists in the world, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Documania Showcase.

THE MAMBONIKS / Dir. Lex Gillespie (USA, 90 min., 2019, English, Music / Dance / Documentary) Bagels meet bongos in “The Mamboniks”, which tells the little-known story of the Jewish love affair with Latin music that began in the 1920s. Filmed in New York, Havana, Miami Beach and the Catskill Mountains, this documentary features a lovable, somewhat zany collection of Jewish dancers, retired yet still dancing in Florida, who profess their lifelong passion for the sultry Cuban dance called the mambo. Ritmo Latino Showcase.

3/16 11:15AM S10

3/14 4:30 S9 3/18 6:00 S9

"PERPETUAL JUSTICE AND THE PROSECUTION OF GENERAL PINOCHET.” LESSONS FROM JUDGE JUAN GUZMÁN / Dir. Sebastián Vives, Dir. James Cooper

ME LLAMABAN KING TIGER / Dir. Ángel Estrada Soto

(Chile, 40 min., 2019, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

In June of 1967, the court of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, was assaulted by armed men under the command of Chicano leader Reies Lopez Tijerina. The outcome of such bold action was the largest manhunt in the recent history of the USA. Tijerina managed to survive prison, a psychiatric hospital, and a several assassination attempts. The Chicano movement faded away, and everyone thought the same of Tijerina. People speak of him as a saint, a man illuminated, a man that used violence looking for a fair cause. They called him King Tiger; though, King Tiger is alive and he wants to tell his story. Documania Showcase.

(Mexico, 2017, 88 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

3/16 5:10 S1 3/17 1:40 S2 3/21 4:00 DGC

3/21 6:40 S9 3/23 11:30AM S9

Co-Presented by:

MY NAME IS PEDRO / Dir. Lillian LaSalle LUCHA: MORE THAN THE FIGHT / Dir. Josh Currie (USA / Mexico, 55 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary)

In GoPro first feature length documentary, a hardened, veteran wrestler peels back the curtain of Lucha Libre Mexicana, showing the real lives and inner workings behind this global entertainment production. In The Ring Showcase.

(USA, 96 min., 2017, English, Documentary)

Infectious in his optimism, Pedro Santana becomes one of the most influential public school teachers and then administrators in the New York public school system after turning his troubled Bronx middle school around. He is unapologetic in his commitment to create change for kids, no matter the odds. When a glowing front page NY Times article catapults him into the spotlight, he is recruited and then accepts a promotion to use his famed 'out of the box' and transformative practices to save a corrupt and divided suburban school district. Documania Showcase.

DOCUM E NT ARY FI L M S SYN O P SES 3/16 3:30 S9 3/19 4:00 DGC

3/18 4:30 S9 3/24 6:35 S10

NO SUCUMBIÓ LA ETERNIDAD / Dir. Daniela Rea Gómez

THE PUSHOUTS / Dirs. Dawn Valadez, Katie Galloway

(Mexico, 73 min., 2017, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

(USA, 56 min., 2018, English, Documentary)

It Tells the story of celebrated professor Víctor Ríos, a Mexican immigrant, once gangaffiliated teen, who radically changes his life with the help of his mentor Martín Flores. The film weaves together compelling twenty-year-old archival footage of Víctor and his mentor Martín along with compelling contemporary footage of the two men today, as they work together to change the lives of other students on the margins of failure. Referred to as “push-outs,” these students have been suspended or expelled from school and, some are ultimately pushed into the criminal justice system. Latino Public Broadcasting Showcase.

3/14 6:30 S9 3/22 4:15 S2

3/19 5:00 S1 3/23 12:00 S1

NOS LLAMAN GUERRERAS / Dirs. Jennifer Socorro, Edwin Corona Ramos & David Alonso (Venezuela, 81 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Sports Documentary)

3/15 7:15 S2 3/17 3:10 DGC 3/23 2:50 DGC ORDINARY GODS / Dir. Pascui Rivas (USA, 109 min., 2018, English; French, German, Russian, Spanish and Wolof w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Highlighting human resilience and the primacy of intimate relationships ORDINARY GODS examines what it takes to thrive not just in the world’s most beloved sport, but in life itself. Shot in eight different countries over the course of three years, first time feature director Pascui Rivas offers a compassionate observation of the lives of six young professional soccer players, as they struggle with injury, homesickness, and the pressure of being a young talent on the international stage. Soccer Films Showcase.

3/16 3:20 S10 3/23 1:00 DGC

EL PAÍS ROTO / Dir. Melissa Silva Franco (Venezuela / Spain, 69 min., 2018, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

We plunge right into the epicenter of the current crisis in Venezuela though the voices of its true protagonists. "El país roto" is five intertwined stories showing how the citizens are making their way through the remains of a run-down government. De Aquí Soy Showcase.

ROCIO / Dir. Dario Guerrero (Mexico / USA, 58 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Documentary)

Woven from footage collected over a quarter of a century, ROCIO is the story of a mother's love and the American Dream. When doting mother of three Rocio is suddenly diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer, her son Dario takes a leave of absence from Harvard College to come home and take care of her. Their battle against the disease leads them into the world of alternative medicine, where they find hope shimmering at a clinic across the border. The catch: Pursuing this last chance at survival might mean giving up everything they've ever worked for. De Aquí Soy Showcase.

DOC UM E NT ARY F I L M S SYN O P SES 3/15 6:25 S10 3/17 2:20 S1

3/17 4:20 S2 3/24 3:30 S9 Co-Presented by:

WAKING DREAM / Dir. Theo Rigby

A SACRED JOURNEY / Dir. Ernesto Quintero

(USA, 52 min., 2018, English, Immigration Documentary Web Series)

(USA, 73 min., 2018, English, Documentary)

When a young man’s family life is unexpectedly turned upside down by a terminal diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), his brother and best friend is forced to address his own shadow in this story of a family’s healing through love, art & community. Documania Showcase.

3/17 5:15 S10 3/20 4:45 S2

SALUD SIN PAPELES / Dir. Juan Freitez (USA, 84 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Health Documentary)

Sparked by backlash to a neo-Nazi rally and a stream of strict anti-immigrant laws passing in Arizona, a group of activists organize to build Phoenix Allies for Community Health, a unique free clinic serving undocumented immigrants. The film follows their journey, delves into the heart and history of the clinic, and chronicles the poignant stories of undocumented patients as well as their courage and resilience. “Salud sin Papeles” captures the inspirational birth of a local grassroots movement, full of beautiful human portraits including those of doctors, nurses, and activists who would stop at nothing to make a difference. Documania Showcase.

3/14 5:00 S1 3/16 1:15 S10 3/21 7:15 S1 YO NO ME LLAMO RUBÉN BLADES / Dir. Abner Benaim (Panamá / Argentina / Colombia, 84 min., 2018, English; Spanish w/ English subtitles, Music Documentary)

RUBEN BLADES IS NOT MY NAME is a portrait of one of Latin America's most important singer/ songwriters. For more than half a decade, his songs have seeped into the collective consciousness, and soul, of Latin America. This film explores Ruben's story, his legacy, and how he deals with being the man and legend he is. Ritmo Latino Showcase.

S H ORT P R OGR A M SYN O P SES

LA SERENATA / Dir. Adelina Anthony (USA, 12 min., English)

Mexican-American parents struggle with their beloved musical tradition when their son requests a love song for another boy.

¡Somos! Cine LGBTQ+ Shorts (103 min.) LGBTQ+ Latino stories of tenderness, perseverance and new beginnings. 3/17 3:30 S9

Presented by:

(USA, 14 min., English)

Docu-Shorts (122 min.) See the real-life stories of Latinos around the world in this intriguing and eye-opening documentaries. 3/24 1:35 S2

When his ex-boyfriend, Sam, shows up on his doorstep a year after separating, Anthony weighs the impact it will have on his life and young daughter, Luna.

BOCA DE FOGO / Dir. Luciano Perez Fernandez

BROKEN SUNFLOWER HEARTS / Dir. Miguel Angel Caballero

(Brazil, 9 min., Portuguese w/ English subtitles)

ESTIGMA / Dir. David Velduque (Spain, 14 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

In the city of Salgueiro, in the heartland of Pernambuco, Brazil resides, Boca de Fogo, a rapid-fire and vivid sports commentator, completely unique from the rest of his peers.

In a shocking blend of body horror and darkly mysterious romance, this short film from Spain looks at the more dangerous side to current trends in online or app hookups.

COR DE PELE / Dir. Livia Pereni (Brazil, 16 min., Portuguese w/ English subtitles)

NEITHER FROM HERE, NOR THERE / Dir. Carlos Valdivia (USA, 13 min., English)

After finding out that his financial aid has run out, Jose Fernandez spirals into a fit of anxiety a week before he’s due to interview for a prestigious internship that could determine the course of his future.

Kauan, an 11-year-old boy with albinism, describes in a playful, spontaneous way his day-to-day routine and the way he breaks barriers and inserts himself in the abundant black local culture of his hometown despite his condition’s limitations.

FINDING SHELTER / Dir. Marissa Chibas (USA, 28 min., English)

INFINITE WHILE IT LASTS / Dir. Akira Kamiki After falling in love at a party, Danny and Seiji just want to be together. However, their differences might prove stronger than their feelings.

Finding Shelter shares the stories of several unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in the United States and how their real-life experiences were made into the 2016 internationally acclaimed play. It is narrated by one of the young women interviewed for the play - who is now going to college to be an engineer.

THE NIGHT, UNSHELTERED / Dir. Iñaki Velasquez

THE LAST HARVEST: YOU CAN’T GROW WITHOUT CHANGE

(Brazil, 19 min., Portuguese w/ English subtitles)

(Chile, 15 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Dir. Alexis Spraic

Gabriela (Daniela Vega) arrives early for her shift at Blondie nightclub and as she’s preparing for the incoming crowds and an evening of partying, the night is turned upside down when two gunmen show up at the venue.

(USA, 20 min., English, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

OASIS / Dir. Alejandro Zuno

RECUERDO QUE TE QUIERO/ Dir. Monica Velasco

(Mexico, 16 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Ofelia goes to Oasis, a gay bar, looking for her husband. To much surprise, she finds there unexpected company that brings her peace.

Critical labor shortages are forcing farmers to abandon valuable crops. Hear from affected communities and the unsung heroes who grow our food.

(Mexico, 19 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Josefina and Don Fer have been married for 63 years and both are losing their memory at their own pace, but their relationship seems to be intact.

S H OR T PROG RAM SYN O P SES REFUGE IN THE ROCKIES / Dir. Kaio Kathriner

UN DIA EN LA VIDA DE / Dir. Ricardo Montanez

(Canada, 12 min., English)

(Mexico, 9 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Anderson Losada was 8 years old when he lost his leg to a landmine in Colombia. As a refugee, he was resettled in a small Canadian ski town which opened his eyes to the world of para-alpine skiing.

A film character is at the mercy of a director who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decide what genre best fits the story.

THIS SIDE HAS DREAMS TOO / Dir. Randall Christopher (USA, 16 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Mexican artist, Enrique Chiu, is painting the longest mural in the world on the border wall separating Mexico and the United States.

IN TUNE / Dir. Karla Duarte (Mexico, 17 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

A documentary film project on mindful listening and the transformational power that sound can have in our quest for true connections.

LA FARAONA / Dir. Jose Paredes (Mexico, 20 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Jesus, a student at Lazaro Cardenas High School, witnesses paranormal activities related to the legend of LA FARAONA, better known as the Headless Dancer.

Frontera Filmmakers (122 min.) Enthralling tales of horror, heartbreak and acceptance, among other themes are reflected by this group of talented filmmakers of the San Diego-Tijuana region. 3/18 6:15 S10 3/21 4:00 S10 AMERICAN SOIL / Dir. Alejandro Miyashiro (USA, 19 min., English)

Luke, a submissive, sensitive teenager unwillingly falls into his father and brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pressure to patrol the U.S./Mexico border hounding for undocumented immigrants. Unknown to his father and brother, Luke is in love with a Mexican girl in his small town.

Hecho en USA (115 min.) The uniqueness of the U.S. Latino experience is in full display in this collection of captivating and at times, heartbreaking shorts. 3/22 6:00 S2 A DIOS / Dir. Daniel Antebi (USA, 3 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

EL AMOR NO EXISTE / Dir. Fernando Fisher (Mexico, 20 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

The day Saul opens up to his dad about sexuality he comes home to an event that will change his life forever.

Two Latina nannies meet God in a puddle in this three-minute, single static shot.

EL AGUACATE / Dir. Darwin Serink (USA, 10 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

(USA, 7 min., English)

Rosa and Raul are coworkers who always share their lunch breaks together. One day, with hopes of companionship and possibly love, Raul builds up the courage to ask Rosa out on a date.

A Chariot driver, with wanderlust dreams, is thrown into an adventure she never expected.

BANGS / Dir. Roxana Altamirano & Antonio Altamirano

CHARIOT / Dir. Antonio Salinas

(USA, 9 min., English)

CHICANO LEGACY: STUDENTS EMPOWERING STUDENTS Dir. Horacio Jones (USA, 30 min., English)

The Chicano Legacy Mural by Chicano artist, Mario Torero, was demanded by students at UCSD in 2009 and made a permanent mosaic in 2011 as a response to racistt incidents at UCSD. The film explores how the first outdoor, Chicano inspired public artwork on campus, has inspired students and its impact on campus life.

An undocumented girl on the the run from an ICE-type militia group, is rescued by an underground network of women with unusual hairstyles.

CARRO / Dir. Gustavo Rosa (USA, 12 min., Portuguese w/ English subtitles)

An undocumented Brazilian immigrant living in the Boston area decides to buy a car in an effort to better his life before returning home.

S H ORT P R OGR A M SYN O P SES DESECHO / Dir. Julio O. Ramos (USA, 14 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

After a disastrous event at his construction site, Armando acts quickly to save his crew, and in the process he stumbles upon an unspeakable truth.

DREAMER / Dir. Eddie Mujica (USA, 8 min., English)

Set in the near-future, Juan comes home one day to discover he’s been replaced by a “whiter” version of himself.

ESTRELLITA / Dir. Daniel Houghton (USA, 8 min., Animation)

A girl growing up on a Vermont dairy farm discovers a tragic reality about her family.

Mexico raro y querido (103 min.) Mexico’s best short films of the last year are showcased in this emotionstirring program. 3/15 4:45 S2 3/17 11:15AM AM S10 EN LA PIEL DE LUCIA Dir. Angel de Guillermo & Mayra Hermosillo (Mexico, 13 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Lucia, a young mom, struggles with a dark past and her daughter Camila is a constant reminder of it.

GOLDEN MALIBU Dir. Natalia Bermudez Fierro

GRIT / Dir. Eileen Abarrca (USA, 13 min., English)

A single woman nearing forty discovers that due to an infertility issue, motherhood is suddenly a matter of now-or-never and she must do everything in her power to turn improbability into an infant.

THE HUMMINGBIRDS / Dir. William Caballero (USA, 13 min., English)

A father tries to creatively communicate his struggle with diabetes and kidney failure to his uninterested young daughter using superhero analogies and imagery.

(Mexico, 22 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

When Carlos is thrown out by his mother, his little sister Regina decides to run away with him as they adventure through Mexico City together.

HORAS ROCK Dir. Sandra Concepcion Reynoso Estrada (Mexico, 22 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Elena had an accident and her father Anselmo is forced to take care of her. In this undesired reunion, their time together transforms their father-daughter relationship.

PIEDRA DE CABALLO Dir. Cynthia Fernandez Trejo

STORY AVE / Dir. Aristotle Torres

(Mexico, 20 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

(USA, 10 min., English)

Matilde, a young girl with a terminal illness, searches for the stone that will allow her to fulfill her dream of become a horse, and maybe even cheat death.

Set in the Bronx, this short film offers a creative take on the true story of a robbery gone right--when a victim becomes their antagonist’s savior.

TEMPESTAD / Dir. Daniel E. Garcia (USA, 15 min., English, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

With their dad extremely sick, Alex and his brother Tony must complete a colossal tree service project to keep the family business alive on the same day as Alex’s opening night performance of The Tempest.

¡QUE VIVAN LOS NOVIOS! Dir. Montserrat Larque (Mexico, 13 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

With plenty of optimism, an elderly woman prepares to celebrate a birthday, deals with her overbearing husband and even rescues a wedding all on the same day.

EL ULTIMO ROMANTICO Dir. Natalia Garcia Agraz (Mexico, 13 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Hector is continuously the employee of the month at a bowling alley. After learning he will be appointed as the new manager, he soon realizes his workplace might not be what he thought it was.

S H OR T PROG RAM SYN O P SES SHOE SHINER / Dir. Andres Gallegos (Chile, 17 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Diego is an 11-year-old shoe shiner whom’s loss of innocence is forced upon after a series of unfortunate events.

UNA SOLA NOCHE/ Dir. Fernando Peña (Dominican Republic, 10 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

After causing a tragic accident, a young baseball player asks for help from his father who comes up with a sinister plan to save his son’s promising future.

Relatos Latinos (121 min.) An array of extraordinary and profound stories from Latinos around the world. 3/22 4:30 S9

UNA DE VAMPIROS / Dir. Nicolás Sparnocchia

UN CORTOMETRAJE SOBRE LA EDUCACIÓN

VER DE LEJOS / Dir. Patricio Blanche

Dir. Sebastian Nemo Arancibia (Chile, 19 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Jorge is a fifty-year-old math teacher who is hired at a school with serious bullying issues. His feeling of powerlessness will lead to his own morals being corrupted.

(Argentina, 2 min., Animation)

This animated delight from Argentina shows how much trouble vampires can get into when they are not careful!

(Chile, 15 min, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Mario lives in a rural area with just his uncle to keep him company. One day he finds out about a Smart TV set on sale in the nearest city and persuades his uncle to begrudgingly take him to purchase it.

HUACA / Dir. Diego Ortuño (Ecuador, 15 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Two men find a treasure in the Ecuadorian Andes. Soon after unearthing it and removing it from where they found it they begin being chased by the treasure’s guardian.

I AM SUPERMAN / Dir. Rodrigo Batista (Brazil, 20 min., Portugues w/ English subtitles)

Lucas, goes to a birthday party as his favorite superhero: Superman. Eric, the birthday kid, is also dressed as Superman. Now they will do anything to prove who is the real Man of Steel.

INMADUROS / Dir. Jorge Ponce Betti (Argentina, 9 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Don Luis owns the neighborhood grocery shopper and he can tell when a fruit is ripe just by touching it. What differentiates Don Luis from other grocery shop owners is that he can also do the same with people.

Viva Mujeres (111 min.) Grit, determination and unity are in full display in this assemblage of shorts from Latina filmmakers. 3/23 3:30 S9 DIVISION AVE / Dir. Tamar Glezerman (USA, 15 min., English, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Yiddish w/ English subtitles)

A few days before Passover, Fernanda, is hired by a Brooklyn cleaning agency to work in the local Jewish Hasidic community. Despite a prolonged wait for payment, Fernanda continues to faithfully show up to work at Nechama’s house. When Nechama finds out what’s been happening with Fernanda’s payment, an alliance forms between the two.

I WANT TO MARRY A CREATIVE JEWISH GIRL Dir. Beth de Araujo (USA, 16 min., English)

NOS VAMOS PA’ PARIS / Dir. David Norris (Puerto Rico, 9 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Rosy looks for love in superficial and external ways and has trouble finding what she wants. Then she makes a very intimate connection with her neighbor, a man she would never consider dating.

An old married couple attempt to rob a bank with the purpose of saving their home.

MARISOL / Dir. Zoe Salicrup Junco RETIRO / Dir. Alejandro Juan Sorin (Argentina, 5 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles) A man arrives to the Retiro Bus Terminal for a business trip but his day is interrupted by a young woman with a peculiar request.

(USA, 15 min., English)

When a young mother takes a risk to provide for her daughter, a stranger turns her transgression into a nightmare.

S H ORT P R OGR A M SYN O P SES PARA PROBAR QUE REALMENTE EXISTIMOS

HAY ALGO EN LA OSCURIDAD / Dir. Fran Casanova

Dir. Ines Villanueva

(Spain, 14 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

(Argentina, 12 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles, Chinese w/ English subtitles)

Director Ines Villanueva focuses her camera on those pointing their camera at other people in this introspective short documentary.

Veronica is a 6-year-old girl who has trouble overcoming her fear of the dark. Typically her mom helps her fall asleep by reading to her but one night no story can help scare away what’s living in the darkness.

PIEL CANELA / Dir. Michelle Salcedo

MI QUERIDO BALON / Dir. Gaizka Urresti

(Cuba, USA, 23 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

(Spain, 16 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

A Cuban exile returns to her homeland in search of her daughter and unravels a secret that has haunted her ever since she left the country twenty years before.

In 1975, school is cancelled the day Franco dies and all the children gather to play a football match. The owner of the ball is deciding the rules of the games to his favor until one of his classmates has had enough and demands fairness.

RUDA / Dir. Maria Victoria Ponce (USA, 9 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

MOTIVOS PERSONALES / Dir. Brian Hermide Stubbe

Stuck indoors, instead of battling imaginary villains, adventurous Aurora must help her grandmother, the local curandera, ease the pains and ailments of neighbors and family. Only when she herself needs some healing does she recognize the real superhero.

(Spain, 11 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

TE QUIERO ALEJANDRA / Dir. Minerva Rivera

ROJO AMARILLO ROJO / Dir. Teresa Bellon & Cesar F. Calvillo

(Mexico, 15 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

(Spain, 3 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

After finding out she’s pregnant, Alejandra runs away with her best friend, Laura, with plans to get an abortion.

For a parent, sometimes discussing politics with their child can be more awkward than talking about sex.

WHITE NOISE / Dir. Frida Perez

LAS RUPTURAS ABIERTAS / Dir. Juan Carlevaris

(USA, 6 min., English)

(Spain, 3 min, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

In need of extra cash, Dolores, a young black waitress, participates in a psychological study.

Everyone knows the best way to move on after a break-up.

Federico can’t deal with the grief after losing his grandmother. He decides to take a trip to heaven to kidnap her and bring her back to Buenos Aires with him.

Crónicas Españolas (105 min.) Spain brings us this assortment of short films full of laughs, frights, and tears. 3/16 12:00 PM S1 BAILAROA / Dir. Rubin Stein (Spain, 15 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

A war. A child. A dream.

CAZATALENTOS / Dir. Jose Herrera (Spain, 7 min., Animation)

Dominique at one point had been the most prestigious talent scout in Paris. Just when he thought his career was over, Dominique discovers Sofia, a Spanish flamenco dancer with a special gift.

UN DIA EN EL PARQUE / Dir. Diego Porral Soldevilla (Spain, 3 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

A grandfather details to his grandkid how much better things used to be when he was young.

S H OR T PROG RAM SYN O P SES LA TEORÍA DEL SUEÑO / Dir. Ruben Barbosa

MEDIA HORA / Dir. Sebastian Rodriguez

(Spain, 20 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

(Argentina, 10 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Hypnotist David Leclerck is preparing for his last big gig of his tour. For the grand finale, David has an act that will shock everyone.

After Matias can’t remember the name of the girl he brought home, she decides to leave. As the girl waits for her cab ride to arrive, the two have to make awkward small talk.

EL VIAJE A ISLANDIA / Dir. Cesar Vallejo de Castro

A LA DISTANCIA / Dir. Victor Audiffred Bazaldua

(Spain, 13 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

(Mexico, 5 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Luis has suffered from multiple sclerosis for the last ten years. With a very a fast and violent degenerative process he has decided to participate in physician-assisted suicide.

Rene has a very valuable gift for Adela, that will allow him from a distance, tell him how much he loves her.

AURA’S RATIO / Dir. Mariana Murguia (Mexico, 12 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Leonardo and Aura are two teenagers who begin to discover their feelings as they enter a new relationship. When everything seems to be the most perfect, things begin to get complicated and Leonardo struggles to understand the mind and feelings of his girlfriend.

TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN SAO PAULO Dir. Akira Kamiki (Brazi, 14 min., Portuguese w/ English subtitles)

The very best place to visit, take photos and fall in love is Sao Paolo.

El Corazon Shorts (126 min.) New beginnings, heartbreak and the complexities of modern love are explored on this selection of stories on crude emotions. 3/16 5:00 S10 3/20 4:15 S10 ALEX, LISTEN TO YOUR HEART / Dir. Dorian Cambi (USA, 13 min., English) Alex has completely given up on love. Until one day, his heart calls him through a public phone to convince him otherwise.

LILLIAN. / Dir. Keesha Sharp (USA, 14 min., English) A man is on a wonderful date when he receives a text from his estranged ex-girlfriend.

EL AGUACATE / Dir. Darwin Serink (USA, 10 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Rosa and Raul are coworkers who always share their lunch breaks together. One day, with hopes of companionship and possibly love, Raul builds up the courage to ask Rosa out on a date.

THE TREEHOUSE / Dir. Juan Sebastian Quebrada (Colombia, 16 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Ritmo Latino (89 min.) The sounds and rhythm of Latin America populate this lot of short films. 3/19 4:15 S10

BASTARDOS DESTERRADOS / Dir. Mario Gonzalez Jimenez (Mexico, 11 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Three Mexican rappers relay their journey as independent artists and the harsh conditions and cultural baggage that have led them to find a catharsis in hip-hop.

A fiery young couple may be as hot as each other as they are ill-suited.

THE GUITAR AND THE COMMONER

EL AIRE DELGADO / Dir. Pablo Giles

(Brazil, 20 min., Portuguese w/ English subtitles)

(Mexico, 30 min., Spanish w/ Englis subtitles)

Sonia and Mateo embark on a road trip with the excuse of mending the cracks in their relationship. As the road trip progresses the couple starts realizing there is always a final straw.

LAS RUPTURAS ABIERTAS / Dir. Juan Carlevaris (Spain, 3 min, Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Everyone knows the best way to move on after a break-up.

Co-Presented by:

Dir. Breno Soares Irio de Paula returns to Brazil to visit the family after leaving to Italy to form part of the band of Elza Soares.

ONE OF THESE DAYS / Dir. Rudy Lopez (USA, 20 min., English)

After unfortunate circumstances, Manny, an aspiring musician, must decide between becoming the sole guardian of his uncle’s daughter, Marisol, and pursuing his band’s tour of the U.S.

S H ORT P R OGR A M SYN O P SES POR ESA LENGUA / Dir. Daniel Negrete

LA MIRILLA

(Colombia, 19 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

Dir. Enrique Manzo Escamilla

Lucy is the most gossipy lady in town and in this town, gossip becomes happiness and happiness becomes music.

(Mexico, 8 mins, Spanish with English Subtitles)

SEEK / Dir. Guilherme Tensol

This short film uses the familiar trope of the masked killer to explore that feeling of witnessing great evil while being hopeless to intervene.

(Brazil, 19 min., Portuguese w/ English subtitles)

REFLECT

A conflicted lover tries to cope with the remorse of a grand betrayal.

Dir. Dayanna Hernandez (USA, 6 min., English)

So much of classic horror involves that unknown bump in the night. This is especially true when we are children. Dayanna Hernandez takes that concept and explores it through the eyes of a young girl at bedtime before revealing a macabre twist!

TIERRA AJENA Dir. Valeria Brenes (Costa Rica, 15 mins, Spanish with English Subtitles)

Un mundo extraño (89 min.) The supernatural visits SDLFF with this shorts program that is guaranteed to keep you at the edge of your seat. 3/17 6:00 S9

Co-Presented by:

This dystopian science fiction builds a world where a woman works within the sterile and futuristic walls of the Ministry of Nutrition, part of an autocratic regime, where synthetic food is produced to feed the people of a now infertile world. This film provides a dual speculation of both climate change and the tendency toward fascism when civilizations crumble.

UNA DE VAMPIROS (ONE OF THE VAMPIRES) Dir. Nicolás Sparnocchia (Argentina, 2 min.)

DULCE HOGAR (SWEET TOOTH) Dir. Giovana Olmos

This animated delight from Argentina shows how much trouble vampires can get into when they are not careful!

(Mexico/Canada, 10 mins, Spanish with English Subtitles)

The concept of “housing crisis” as it applies to Mexico City is given a new definition in this student work from Giovana Olmos. The extreme unstable nature of a city tenement is set alongside the financial burden of paying to live there.

ECHOES Dir. Elliot Mayén y Mark Kerins (USA, 12 mins, English)

A Black Mirror-esque rumination on the distraction of personal technologies, and how those technologies can keep us from truer connections to those around us--even our own children.

ESTIGMA (STIGMA) Dir. David Velduque (Spain, 15 mins, Spanish with English Subtitles)

In a shocking blend of body horror and darkly mysterious romance, this LGBTQI-themed short film from Spain looks at the more dangerous side to current trends in online or app hookups.

HAY ALGO EN LA OSCURIDAD Dir. Fran Casanova (Spain, 14 min., Spanish w/ English subtitles)

LAST STOP Dir. Héctor Dávila Cabrera (Mexico, 6 mins, Spanish with English Subtitles)

This animated short displays a highly expressionistic style to provide a glimpse at a harsh possible future through the eyes of a man who just wants to walk home.

IN DE X ¡Que Vivan Los Novios! ¿Eres Tú, Papá? A Dios A La Distancia A Sacred Journey Acusada Agave: The Spirit Of A Nation Aire Alex, Listen To Your Heart American Poet American Soil Amigo Skate, Cuba Aura’s Ratio Bailaroa Bangs Bastardos Desterrados Bayoneta Belmonte Bixa Travesty Boca De Fogo Broken Sunflower Hearts Campeones Carlos Almaraz: Playing With Fire Carro Cassandro, The Exotico! Cazatalentos Chariot Chicano Legacy: Students Empowering Students Chivas, La Película Claudia Tocada Por La Luna Clean Hands Collisions Comprame Un Revolver Compulsion Contemporary Mating Rituals Cor De Pele Councilwoman Cria Puercos Cuernavaca Damián Alcázar Tribute: Eddie Reynolds y Los Angeles De Acero Damián Alcázar Tribute: La Delgada Linea Amarilla Damián Alcázar Tribute: Magallanes Desecho Diamantino Division Ave Dos Veces Tu Dreamer Dulce Hogar (Sweet Tooth) Echoes El Aguacate El Aire Delgado El Chata El Idolo El País Roto El Silencio Del Viento El Ultimo Romantico El Viaje A Islandia En La Piel De Lucia Enigma Estigma Estrellita Eva + Candela Finding Shelter First Lady Of The Revolution Golden Malibu Grit Guerrero Hailing Cesar Harvest Season Hay Algo En La Oscuridad

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Horas Rock Huaca Huahua Hungry Eyes I Am Superman I Want To Marry A Creative Jewish Girl Infinite While It Lasts Inmaduros Inventing Tomorrow Jose La Boda De Mi Mejor Amigo La Camarista La Casa Lobo La Mirilla La Teoría Del Sueño Las Chuntá Las Herederas Las Niñas Bien Las Rupturas Abiertas Last Stop Lillian. Los Debiles Los Dias Mas Oscuros De Nosotras Los Tiburones Lucha: More Than The Fight Marcos Doesn'T Live Here Anymore Marisol Me Llamaban King Tiger Media Hora Mente Revolver Mi Querido Balon Mi Vida Loca Miriam Miente Mirreyes Contra Godinez Motivos Personales Muere, Monstruo, Muere My Name Is Pedro Nathan'S Kingdom Neither From Here, Nor There No Sucumbió La Eternidad Nos Llaman Guerreras Nos Vamos Pa’ Paris Nuestro Tiempo Oasis One Of These Days Ordinary Gods Para Probar Que Realmente Existimos Perpetual Justice And The Prosecution Of General Pinochet.” Lessons From Judge Juan Guzmán Piedra De Caballo Piel Canela Por Esa Lengua Recuerdo Que Te Quiero Reflect Refuge In The Rockies Retablo Retiro Rich Kids Rocío Rojo Rojo Amarillo Rojo Ruda Ruta Madre Salón México Salud Sin Papeles Seek Shoe Shiner Si Yo Fuera Tu Silhouette Somos Calentura Soy Cuba Story Ave Sweet Caroline

pg. 77 pg. 78 pg. 30, 68 pg. 21, 70 pg. 78 pg. 78 pg. 75 pg. 78 pg. 30, 46, 70 pg. 34, 58 pg. 50, 55 pg. 11, 48, 55 pg. 25, 55 pg. 81 pg. 80 pg. 34, 68 pg. 11, 35, 58 pg. 48, 59 pg. 79 pg. 80 pg. 81 pg. 12, 80 pg. 11, 18, 57 pg. 48, 65 pg. 21, 70 pg. 39, 70 pg. 78 pg. 31, 70 pg. 80 pg. 18, 59 pg. 79 pg. 22, 59 pg. 16, 59 pg. 16, 59 pg. 79 pg. 25, 59 pg. 31, 46, 70 pg. 19, 59 pg. 75 pg. 31, 72 pg. 37, 46, 72 pg. 78 pg. 50, 59 pg. 75 pg. 80 pg. 37, 72 pg. 11, 79 pg. 31, 70 pg. 77 pg. 11, 79 pg. 81 pg. 11, 75 pg. 81 pg. 76 pg. 35, 60 pg. 78 pg. 19, 60 pg. 11, 39, 46, 72 pg. 16, 60 pg. 79 pg. 79 pg. 18, 60 pg. 22 pg. 31, 74 pg. 81 pg. 78 pg. 50, 62 pg. 19, 62 pg. 16, 62 pg. 22, 62 pg. 77 pg. 19, 62

Tarde Para Morir Joven Te Quiero Alejandra Tejano Tempestad The Guitar And The Commoner The Hummingbirds The Last Harvest: You Can’T Grow Without Change The Mamboniks The Night, Unsheltered The Pushouts The Treehouse This Side Has Dreams Too Tierra Ajena Tinta Bruta Top 10 Places To Visit In Sao Paulo Un Cortometraje Sobre La Educación Un Dia En El Parque Un Dia En La Vida De Una De Vampiros (One Of The Vampires) Una Sola Noche Ver De Lejos Waking Dream White Noise Wiñaypacha Yo Fausto Yo No Me Llamo Rubén Blades

pg. 11, 48, 65 pg. 79 pg. 19, 65 pg. 77 pg. 80 pg. 77 pg. 75 pg. 44, 70 pg. 11, 75 pg. 41, 72 pg. 80 pg. 11, 76 pg. 81 pg. 35, 65 pg. 80 pg. 78 pg. 79 pg. 76 pg. 78, 81 pg. 78 pg. 78 pg. 39, 74 pg. 79 pg. 39, 65 pg. 12, 65 pg. 44, 74