“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.
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“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.
“Endless Cookie” Portrays Indigenous Life as Vibrant Chaos
The unconventional Sundance documentary “Endless Cookie” offers a vibrant portrait of one mixed and Indigenous family’s life.
2024 Superlatives in Latina Media
2024 was A YEAR. Looking back, here are our superlatives in Latina media – our favorites (and most random moments) of the year. Best Rom-Com: Música Staring our girl Camila Mendes and Brazilian filmmaker Rudy Mancuso, this SXSW and Prime Video rom-com has all the things. Beautiful people falling in love. A hilarious take on […]
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Uses Nostalgia in the Best Way
Nostalgia-powered documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” offers forward-thinking discussions about representation, digital footprint, and privacy.