An undocumented mother, living in NYC, struggles with her pursuit of the American dream as she writes a letter to the children she left back home.
Helado – directed by Melissa Rodriguez
When Estrella’s mother suddenly passes away, her entire life in 1960s Mexico begins to crumble. Estrella’s father, spiraling in his alcoholism, abandons her to her older half-sister, Marla, thinking this would give his daughter a better life. Stuck in Marla’s abusive household, Estrella reaches her breaking point after she’s sent to fetch ice cream for Marla’s family late at night. It is then she is forced to confront the traumas of her past manifested as a Giant Shadow Man. She must make a choice: run back to Marla’s or run away.
THE FLY BACK: Restoring Territorial Rights in the Ucayali Basin – directed by Reynaldo Morales
The film tells the story of three Amazonian Indigenous nations in the Ucayali Basin fighting for their survival, resisting multiple threats to their territories, governance systems, and way of life, and protecting the last rainforests.
GABRIELA – directed by Evelyn Lorena
A young undocumented Guatemalan woman questions her worth as she dreams of joining a Country Club swim team in the American South.
Key Lime Pie – directed by Allen Delgado
Sergio, a hardworking Hispanic busser at a NJ diner, is wrongfully accused of stealing a watch due to his limited English, line of work, and rugged appearance. An arrogant Brandon gives Sergio until he receives his slice of key lime pie to return the watch or “there will be trouble.” Enlisting the help of his fellow busser Mauricio, Sergio goes on a wild goose chase throughout the diner in search of the watch. Along the way, they interact with a moody waitress, two goofy teens, an intimidating family of chefs, and a quirky old lady. Will Sergio find that watch or will he find the respect he deserves?
