The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Grant Program at the Oviatt Library Proudly Presents the 3rd Annual Festival del Cine. La Vida en el Norte: Experiences of Latinos in the United States
Tuesday, March 20, 10:00 am
Quinceañera (2006). Directed by Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
“On the evening before Magdalena’s 15th birthday, her simple, blissful life iscomplicated by the discovery that she’s pregnant. Forced to leave her house, she finds a new family with her uncle and gay cousin.” Moderated by Professor Roberta Orona-Cordova MFA, Chicana/o Studies.
Friday, April 13, 12:00 noon
Requiem 29 (1970). Directed by David Garcia
What Really Happened at the East L.A. Chicano Riots. Directed by Kevin Rafferty
“These two anti-Vietnam War documentaries tell the story of the August 29, 1970 National Chicano Moratorium in Los Angeles and the death of Los Angeles Times journalist Ruben Salazar.” Moderated by Professor Elias Serna, MFA, Chicana/o Studies.
Wednesday, May 2, 1:00 pm
Sex Drunk / Eye Calaca / Compas. Special Appearance by Director Richard Castaniero
Sex Drunk “explores a young couple’s choices as they negotiate their way through a troublesome relationship.”Eye Calaca presents “the immigrant’s perspective on being marginalized in America.” Compas “explores the intimate space of la familia.” Moderated by Professor Renee M. Moreno PhD, Chicana/o Studies.