“Selena y Los Dinos” Gives Us Personal Look at the Singer
I was skeptical when I learned about the documentary, “Selena y Los Dinos,” thinking there couldn’t be anything left to tell. I was wrong.
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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.
“High Tide” Explores Loneliness, Community, and Race
Beauty and quiet pain build to a crescendo in “High Tide,” a worthwhile if disjointed SXSW film about moving forward.
“Omni Loop” Dazzles With a Quirky Human Tale in Science Fiction
With a witty, nuanced cast, fantastic direction, and music that elevates the quirk, “Omni Loop” is a delightful, teary surprise.
“Peak Season” is Not A Romantic Comedy, It’s Real Life
Watching “Peak Season,” I got enveloped in the complex feelings of a new relationship that forces our heroine to confront what constrains her.
Wagner Moura Helps Puts Journalism Front and Center in “Civil War”
“I am very happy that this film is [about] the importance of journalism in this polarized world,” said Wagner Moura of “Civil War.”
“The Long Game” Celebrates A History More of Us Should Know
When Humberto G. Garcia attended San Felipe High School in Del Rio, Texas, he didn’t learn about the Miracle Five–the Mexican-American golf team who won the state championship in 1957. It wasn’t until he was at a local golf tournament in 2008 that he learned about the teen champs, saying at a recent event, “In […]
Latinos at SXSW 2024 Killed It (And Took Home Big Prizes)
The SXSW 2024 Film Festival is officially in the rearview and one thing is clear – Latinos at SXSW came to Austin with their A game.