Film On The Fence
Our flagship “Film on The Fence” screening promotes unification through cinema, using both sides of the border wall as projection screens for the same film, creating a feeling of one theater across both nations, uniting two audiences with one cinematic experience and erasing social and political boundaries through film. Bring yor own comfy chair and blanket to enjoy film in the beautiful Nogales night.
Our screening takes place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on the BORDER WALL
ALL FILM ON THE FENCE SCREENINGS ARE FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH VISITING FILMMAKERS
Throughout their shared histories, both horses and the Blackfeet people have been corralled; fenced into pens and reservations, yet centuries of attempted subduction only deepened the bond between them. Borrowed From the Earth traces that enduring connection from the origin story of the horse to the modern-day relay race, exploring how a life-giving relationship, long tested by force, survives as a testament to the power of belonging to one another.
Directed by Zach Johaneson
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Directed by Isabel Castro
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Selena Quintanilla's journey from performing at local events to becoming the "Queen of Tejano Music" with her family band Selena y Los Dinos, culminating in sold-out stadium tours, is chronicled through personal archive footage.
John Leguizamo Does America
Directed by Ben DeJesus
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John Leguizamo explores thriving Latino communities across the U.S., celebrating their culture, history, food, and contributions to society.
Directed by David Alvarado
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Luis Valdez elevates Chicano narratives to cinema through Zoot Suit and La Bamba, overcoming political and industry pushback to create landmark films that broaden and honor America's cultural story.
Directed by David J. Aberle
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When a desperate grandfather turns to ancient indigenous spirits for vengeance, his vague plea unleashes unstoppable forces and he learns too late that words, once spoken, can never be taken back...
The Color Of Light
Directed by Andrés Hernández Machado
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The Color of Light explores the encounter between a young artist, Esteban Fuentes de María, and the legacy of iconic architect Luis Barragán, renowned for his mastery of color and light. Guided by the caretakers of Barragán’s houses, Esteban embarks on a journey from the architect’s final masterpiece, Casa Gilardi, to his first creation: the enigmatic Casa Ortega, where Verónica, its current owner, awaits him. Esteban soon discovers that Barragán’s true art lies not in what is seen, but in how one learns to see. Through this process, the essence of color, light, and space intertwines in a deep dialogue that challenges artistic conventions, leading Esteban to perceive what Barragán saw in his works—beyond the tangible.
Directed by Mar Novo
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Following in the footsteps of their beloved grandmother, three Mexican-American sisters take an adventure through Mexico to complete a traditional pilgrimage and repair their relationship.
