Documentary, Cine Mexicano

Carlos Almaraz: Playing With Fire

Fellow artists, activists, curators and others offer the requisite appreciations. But most of the film’s potency comes from the sheer force of its subject’s imagery, which sometimes come to life in flip-book form, at other times (and to more variable effect) via actual animation of drawings and paintings. - Dennis…

Documentary, Women in Film, LATINxUSA

Amigo Skate, Cuba

Filled with thrilling sequences of skate virtuosity, Amigo Skate, Cuba presents a fascinating case of cooperation overcoming culture clash—and a universal portrait of freedom on four little wheels.

Narrative

Yuli

Yuli is both a run-down neighborhood in Havana and a nickname given to Carlos Acosta by his father- who saw something special in his unruly son and forced him into ballet. Carlos became the principal dancer with the Royal Ballet- breaking racial barrers and becoming a legend along the way.

Documentary, Cine Mexicano, Environmental Change Makers

The Burnt Sea

Since 1940, abalone has been the primary fish caught off Isla Natividad, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The inhabitants of this community make efforts to adapt to the threat of climate change.

Documentary, Cine Mexicano

Sea of Shadows

In Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, a group of dedicated scientists battle drug cartels and Chinese traffickers whose destructive poaching methods are threatening the region’s marine life.

Carmen

Carmen is forced to cut the hair of paramilitaries despite the injustices she's witnessed. How will she handle it?

La Faraona

La Faraona Legend, or better known as the Headless Dancer comes to life in this short from Mexico.

Drama, Narrative

Little Histories

Small histories is a choral and capitular film,Divine Comedy that turns the screen into a mirror. - Robert Andes Gomez, Cinemathon

Luciela

A Mexican American girl celebrates the 4th with a bang.

Drama, Narrative, Women in Film

Me También

Sexual harassment is turned into female empowerment in the workplace.

Women in Film, LATINxUSA

Mariposa

Single motherhood through the words of contemporary poet Rachel Inez Marshall.

Moment of Silence

An introspective look into the increasing environmental noise in SF.

Narrative, Keeping it Kweer

Ni De Aqui, Ni De Alla

Financial aid shortage leaves a student on shaky ground.

Comedy, Visiting Filmmaker Q&As, LATINxUSA

Pozole

A dark comedy about what it means to be the 'other' in the family.

Drama, Narrative, Women in Film, Cine Mexicano

Tattoo of Revenge

After suffering a violent incident, a woman decides to become a vigilante.

Drama, Narrative, Environmental Change Makers

The Fisherman

A police officer has finally decided to retire and become a fisherman like his father. His morals are tested as he is forced to cover up the negligence of an oil company by the police chief.

Documentary, Environmental Change Makers

The People of the Cloud Forest

An intimate look at the indigenous Chinantec People from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. They provide us with lessons on how to live in harmony with our planet.