9 Latine Films To Watch at the Denver Film Festival
Starting Halloween night, the 48th annual Denver Film Festival is 10 days of on-screen storytelling, featuring some amazing Latine talent.
Documentary
Netflix’s “Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo, y Quiero” is Powerfully Joyful
It’s been nearly 10 years since Juan Gabriel passed, but Netflix’s docuseries telling his story couldn’t have come at a better time.
Catch the Documentary “The Librarians” In Theaters While You Can
I have a ray of light for you in the form of a documentary, “The Librarians,” which tells the stories of white women resisting book bans.
“Igualada” Director Juan Mejía Botero Believe a New Type of Politic is Possible
Juan Mejía Botero, director of “Igualada,” talks about making a film about Colombia’s first Black woman vice president, Francia Márquez.
“Homem com H” Shows Us Queer Liberation’s Path in Brazil
Netflix’s “Homem com H” parallels Ney Matogrosso’s path with the country’s, showing how both dealt with the dictatorship and homophobia.
“Pee-Wee as Himself” Reminds Us of Paul Reubens’ Greatness
Justice for Paul Reubens! As “Pee Wee as Himself” reminds us, the man behind the bow-tie gave us permission to be joyously weird and free.
SXSW Doc “Uvalde Mom” is a Hard, but Necessary Watch
“Uvalde Mom” recounts the tragedy from Angeli Rose Gomez’s perspective, including the harassment she received afterward.
SXSW: “ASCO: Without Permission” Gives us the Power of Chicano Art and Activism
Championed by Gael García Bernal, SXSW documentary “ASCO: Without Permission” gives us Chicano art, resistance, and history.
Documentary “La Salsa Viva” Dances to Its World Premiere at SXSW
Traveling between New York and Colombia, “La Salsa Vive” is a love letter to Cali, its people, and the music at both of their hearts.
5 Latinx Documentaries that Showcase Resistance
To fuel our inner fire, here are five Latinx documentaries that chronicle moments of legendary resistance from our peoples.