Why We Built the MíraLA Film Festival (And What’s Next)
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Film
With “Emilia Pérez,” Adriana Paz is Stuck in an Impossible Position
Left alone to defend her French director’s vision, Mexican actress Adriana Paz is stuck in the position of “Emilia Pérez’s” cultural shield.
5 Movie Soundtracks That Live Rent-Free in My Head
Great soundtracks become characters in their own right and these five hype me up and give me a reason to dance in my kitchen.
“La Infiltrada” Looks at the Real Life of Elena Tejada
Watching “La Infiltrada,” I couldn’t stop thinking of the maxim, “One person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter.”
As Featured in “Sing Sing,” RTA Teaches More than Art
“The RTA program was the best thing that came to my life,” says a 59-year old Latina after being incarcerated for two decades.
Adria Arjona on the Unimaginable But True Story of “Los Frikis”
“The most contagious thing in the world is the Cuban Spirit,” said Boricua Adria Arjona about being immersed in the world of “Los Frikis.”
“The Fire Inside” Blazes With A Riveting, True Story
“The Fire Inside” is not merely a heartwarming tale. It’s a true story of how illogical prejudice breeds unnecessary struggle.
“Nickel Boys” Reminds Latinos of Our Vulnerability
Interviewing the “Nickel Boys” team, Toni Gonzales shows why this film deserves our attention – its artistry and the history it uncovers.
African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) Celebrates Latino Filmmakers
ADIFF (African Diaspora International Film Festival) helps correct the underrepresentation of people of color, including those from LATAM.
“Down the Rabbit Hole” is a Sharp Satire on “Narco” Families
Biting, thrilling, and self-assured, “Down the Rabbit Hole” is one of the most interesting Mexican films from Netflix this year.