Alessandra Lacorazza Brings Her Sundance Winner “In The Summers” to Theaters
“In the Summers” writer/directer Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio insisted on casting Latinas in her acclaimed film, calling it “a nonnegotiable”
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“Sugarcane” and the Systemic Abuse of Indigenous Children
“Sugarcane” shows how state-funded, Catholic-run schools abused and killed tens of thousands of Indigenous children across North America.
Adria Arjona Helps Make “Hit Man” the Best Rom-Com We’ve Seen in Forever
Adria Arjona Helps Make “Hit Man” the Best Rom-Com We’ve Seen in Forever
“Radical” Reminds Us A Teacher (and A Child) Can Change The World
Based on a true story, “Radical” sets out to switch up the narratives around underprivileged brown kids from the frontera.
Lío Mehiel is Just Getting Started
From “Mutt” to “In the Summers,” Lío Mehiel normalizes and humanizes people who are too often villainized or erased.
Klaudia Reynicke’s “Reinas” Re-Writes the Immigration Movie
Making “Reinas” was a homecoming for writer/director Klaudia Reynicke, which is ironic because the Sundance film is about the act of leaving.
Sundance Winner “Sujo” Honors Mexican Youth
“Sujo,” an emotionally arresting film by Mexican filmmakers Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez premiered at Sundance to great acclaim.
Sundance Winner “In the Summers” Is A Poignant Picture About Dads, Daughters, and Development
Alessandra Lacorazza’s semi-autobiographical film “In the Summers” is about two sisters who visit their alcoholic father (aka Residente).
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
Don’t let anyone tell you Latinx people don’t make films. We do – and every year there’s a bevy of movies starring, directed, and centering people at Sundance. Do we then get invited to the right meetings and receive big Hollywood deals that put our stories in front of audiences around the world? If you […]
TheLatinaPress Nº22: Sundance+
We are all about celebrating Latinx excellence in film and entertainment – and this month #TheLatinaPress does just that by taking Sundance!