Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these exciting contemporary films from Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina and the U.S.

La Vida es Silbar Life is to Whistle Three characters in present-day Havana must choose between clinging to their self-restricting beliefs, or getting rid of them to live more freely. Ballerina Mariana has promised God celibacy if she gets the role of "Giselle"; social-worker Julia always faints after hearing a certain word; and pot-smoking percussionist Elpidio was abandoned by his mother, coincidentally named Cuba, some time ago and has not yet gotten over the loss
A Day without a Mexican California awakens one day to discover that one third of its population has vanished. A peculiar pink fog surrounds the state and communication outside its boundaries has completely shut down. As the day progresses, it becomes apparent the sole characteristic linking the missing 14 milion is their Hispanic heritage.
Crónicas Chronicles Star anchorman Manolo Bonilla (John Leguizamo) has flown to a small town in Ecuador with producer Marisa and cameraman Ivan on the trail of a child serial killer and rapist. The accidental death of a young boy brings the town to the verge of lynching Vinicio Cepeda, a humble traveling salesman. Manolo's intervention saves the man's life, and makes a great story for his show in Miami. Vinicio is put in jail for involuntary manslaughter and he offer Manolo information about the "Monstruo" in exchange for a news story on TV about his wrongful imprisonment. Manolo accepts, powerfully drawn to the dark side he senses in Vinicio. He begins to break the rules, determined to be the hero who single-handedly stops the killer
Chicago Boricua In the Puerto Rican neighborhood of Chicago's Humboldt Park, lies interwoven tales of passion, violence, and betrayal. From the over ambitious beauty queen to the drug dealers protecting their turf, this vividly captures the challenges and vibrancy of this urban community.
Secuestro Express Carla and Martin are abducted by three men who make their living kidnapping young adults to extort quick money from their wealthy parents. The couple spend a terrifying night as they wait for Carla's father to hand over the ransom.
Amores Perros Love's a Bitch Three different people are catapulted into dramatic and unforeseen circumstances in the wake of a terrible car crash: a young punk stumbles into the sinister underground world of dog fighting; an injured supermodel's designer pooch disappears into the apartment's floorboards; and an ex-radical turned hit man rescues a Rotweiler with a gunshot wound.
Hijo de la novia Son of the Bride Rafael is a 42-year-old divorced father and restaurant owner who is overwhelmed with life. He feels guilty that he doesn't visit his mother, who is stricken with Alzheimer's disease; he lives in his father's shadow; he doesn't spend enough time with his daughter and he can't commit to his girlfriend. When a series of unexpected events happen, Rafael re-evaluates his life.
The bronze screen: 100 years of the Latino image in Hollywood cinema The Bronze screen honors the past, illuminates the present, and opens a window to the future of Latinos in motion pictures. From silent movies to urban gang films, stereotypes of the Greaser, the Lazy Mexican, the Latin lover and the Dark lady are examined. Rare and extensive footage traces the progression of this distorted screen image to the increased prominence of today's Latino actors, writers and directors.

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Jennifer Kelley
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