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• Wednesday. Season 1

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  There’s certainly a lot to like about this darkly comedic Netflix show starring Jenna Ortega (“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”) as Wednesday Addams. Based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams, in this new version the representation of Latine…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Long Game

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  They believed in themselves when no one else did. Set in the 1950s, this is an inspirational movie based on a true story. A group of Mexican-American high school students have a passion for golf but are not allowed to play at the local all-white…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe!

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  Nicely adapted from Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s much-lauded, coming-of-age novel about two Mexican American teenagers grappling with their identity, sexuality, and complicated family relationships in 1987 El Paso, TX. Keep the tissues ready. You’ll feel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blue Beetle

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  Break out the popcorn and settle back for an entertaining two hours. An alien scarab picks Jaime Reyes as its host, thus giving him all sorts of superpowers and, of course, evildoers in pursuit. We love the cast, the family vibe, and the touching…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Utama

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  Bolivia’s entry for the 95th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, this is an eco-drama by first-time director Alejandro Loayza Grisi that’s as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. The narrative follows an elderly Quechua couple who live…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Father of the Bride

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  A remake of the original with a Latine twist that stands on its own. Latine culture, specifically Cuban and Mexican, is organically incorporated in the story. It is a blast to see Gloria Estefan and Andy Garcia on the screen as a couple with their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dia De Los Muertos

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  This PBS musical special shows a joyous celebration of Mexican culture. It features fabulous live concerts from rock groups Ozomatli, Flor de Toloache, and Los Lobos recorded inside The Caverns subterranean amphitheater. Many in the audience came in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In the Heights

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  Lin-Manuel Miranda’s stage musical about the Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan gets a dazzling big-screen treatment. It is bursting with family, joy, and Latine culture. Suggested by Rummanah and Sharon.

• Rita Moreno

  Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

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  Rita Moreno is a distinguished performer who has won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, and director Mariem Pérez Riera beautifully showcases her incredible journey and the challenges of racism and sexism she faced in the entertainment industry.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Te llevo conmigo

  I carry you with me

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  Based on a true story, Ivan and Gerardo met as young men in Mexico, fell in love, and illegally crossed over to the U.S. hoping to find opportunities and acceptance, but leaving behind loved ones. The actors playing younger versions of Ivan and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Language Lessons

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  Adam’s husband Will surprises him with a gift of 100 online Spanish lessons. Then Will dies suddenly. Adam, feeling lost and grieving, nonetheless continues the sessions, and an unexpected friendship develops between Adam and his teacher Cariño. An…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Identifying features

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  Winner of the Sundance Audience Award in 2020, writer/director Fernanda Valadez calls attention to the corruption and violence many face in Mexico and acknowledges the challenges and powerlessness that migrants feel in this slow-burn social…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Song without a name

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  Inspired by true events and set in 1988 Peru, the story follows Georgina, an Indigenous young woman whose newborn baby is stolen from a clinic that advertised free-of-charge assistance. Dismissed by the police, Georgina teams up with a journalist to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Los Lobos

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  Emerging filmmaker Samual Kishi created a poignant coming-of-age story focusing on a single mother and her two sons who immigrate from Mexico to Albuquerque, NM. While their mother works long hours to make ends meet, the boys spend their days inside…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Una mujer fantástica

  A fantastic woman

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  Created by Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio, this won the Oscar for Best International Film. The movie centers on Marina, a transgender woman dealing with the sudden death of her partner, Orlando. Marina (played wonderfully by Daniela Vega, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dolores

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  A civil rights hero, labor organizer, activist, and feminist, Dolores Huerta is an inspiration to many. Yet for most of history, her contributions have been excluded from history. This documentary brings you closer to an amazing woman--her tireless…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chavela

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  In this captivating documentary, you meet the enigmatic singer Chavela, who overcame obstacles and defied conventions, becoming a beloved icon for the LGBTQ community in Mexico and beyond. Her performances reinterpreted traditional ranchera music…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The desert bride

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  From Argentina, this is Cecilia Atán and Valeria Pivato's feature film debut. Acclaimed Chilean actor Pauline Garcia has the lead role as a maid named Teresa, whose long-time employer unexpectedly lets her go, with a reference to work for another…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Everybody loves somebody

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  Written and directed by independent Mexican filmmaker Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, this rom-com centers on Dr. Clara Barron, who has a successful Los Angeles OB/GYN practice and often gives couples advice about happiness, yet she is unhappy in her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• East Side Sushi

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  Charming, warm, and filled with endearing performances, this movie tackles issues of gender discrimination, diversity, determination, and family values in a way that is bright and hopeful. The story follows Juana, a single mother, who pursues her…Read moreRead more of this annotation