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The fighting between the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and the Contra rebels backed by U.S. money and expertise is the focus of this pro-Sandinista film by Haskell Wexler. On a secret mission to help the U.S. Special Forces train Contra rebels in the jungles of Nicaragua, American soldier Eddie Guerrero begins to question the morality of the task at hand and consider how his actions may influence the fate of a nation.

Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.

Upon learning that the school where he learned music is going to be expropriated, a famous singer decides to do a show for the benefit of the institution.

A Mexican couple is having a time of their life in a small, coastal town of Puerto Dorado. While they're being intimate with eachother, an unexpected guest decides to pay them a visit. His intentions are far from good.

A woman working in a caribean Cabaret meets a man in the harbour that just went out of jail. They recognise in each other common feelings of rage and fury and then they fall in love in a story without words.

An officer (Francis Lorenzo) from Madrid keeps a general's daughter (Patricia Vico) in the dark about his love affair with a Central American guerrilla leader (Blanca Guerra).

Musical documentary on Latin jazz.

A film in 5 segments. The first is about a trafficker who takes a German tourist to an illegal sex market in a working-class neighborhood. The second involves an elderly man courting a young adult film star. The third, a thief seduces a man's wife. The fourth involves an Italian immigrant in Germany who is fired and subsequently offered work as a porn actor. Finally the last segment involves a baron who convinces his wife into a swinging.

A reflection on being an immigrant in the Entre Ríos city of Gualeguaychú. David lives there, a 20-year-old who left Colombia to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional soccer player.

To be Latino in America is one thing, but to be a gay Latino is another. Norman Green's documentary delves into this minority within a minority. Gay Latinos have to break through the added layer of religion and masculinity embedded in the Hispanic culture. Jesse, an openly gay college student; Marisol, a woman who's nervous about coming out to her mother; and Gustavo, a drag performer, all share their thoughts and experiences.

The producers of Hustle Up video magazine showcase the Latino sound with a collection of exclusive music videos and candid interviews with some of the biggest stars in hip-hop. Featured artists include Don Omar, Hector "El Father," Ivy Queen, Luny Tunes, the Mas Flow Family, Bimbo and Zion y Lennox -- plus exclusive behind-the-scenes footage captured at the Mix 107.7 Mix Action Sports concert in Puerto Rico.

An ambitious Colombian composer travels to New York to pursue his career and finds it difficult to survive, stay, and, obviously, practice his profession. Just as he is about to give up, he meets a famous American musician who hires him as a driver to travel around the country, encountering all kinds of adventures along the way. The gringo musician's addiction to drugs and alcohol prevents him from performing at a concert, and he is replaced by our Latin man, who triumphs loudly.

Built against all the aesthetic canons of its time and inaugurated in 1923, the emblematic Buenos Aires building "Palacio Barolo" was commissioned by the Italian businessman Luis Barolo to a compatriot, the architect Mario Palanti, who would later build a "twin tower" on the other side of the Plata: the Palacio Salvo in Montevideo.

A tour of one of the most famous districts of Paris, marked by the passage of umbrellas, especially a red one that seems to be the protagonist of the short film.

Madness live at Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico - Vive Latino Festival 25/3/2012 One Step Beyond - Embarrassment - The Prince - NW5 - My Girl - The Sun and the Rain - Ironshirt AKA Chase the Devil - Shut Up - Bed and Breakfast Man - Forever Young - House of Fun - Baggy Trousers - Our House - It Must Be Love - Madness - Night Boat to Cairo

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Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.

The award-winning producers of Urban Latino TV and the pages of Urban Latino Magazine give you an inside look at the Urban Latino Movement. It's the story of a people on the move, and the stories are as diverse as the people themselves. From college students to entrepreneurs of music, fashion, art, sports, comedy and entertainment, Urban Latino TV introduces viewers to the movers and shakers of this new movement that's sweeping America.

Lorenzo is an industrialist married in Argentina to a cruel woman who manages to have all her husband's assets seized, to throw him out of the house and to be awarded the two children born of the unhappy marriage. The desperate industrialist repairs in Italy, where he takes with him the children he has kidnapped and the affectionate secretary. But even in Italy the law is against him.

When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained some visibility and, over time, both in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx, neighborhoods plagued by poverty, drugs and crime, Hispanic identity was reborn and strengthened, thanks to a syncretic and intentionally popular music that eventually conquered the entire city.

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab.

Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

Hunted by Miguel O'Hara's Spider Society and betrayed by his friends, Miles finds himself in the darkest corners of the Spider-Verse in search of a way home. Knowing that his family has been not only fractured but endangered by his calling, it's a race against the clock for Miles to travel across the wildest reaches of time and space to fight for and reunite everything he holds most dear.

Sunday at Il Posto Accanto is a deeply personal, hybrid film blending documentary techniques with narrative storytelling. Set in a beloved East Village restaurant during the early days of reopening after the pandemic, it stars Victor Rasuk, Danny Hoch, and the real people who made the place a sanctuary for community. At once funny and poignant, the film is a meditation on grief, resilience, and the small rituals—both absurd and sacred—that keep us connected. It’s rich with character, brimming with the kind of imperfect charm only real life can deliver. Il Posto is about a neighborhood, a family—chosen and otherwise—and the quiet beauty of coming together after isolation. Made on a modest budget with a lot of heart, it captures a moment in time when the simple act of gathering felt nothing short of holy.

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Nora has been living in NYC, following her dreams of “aspiring comedy writer,” but teaching took over, a job she’s just quit or been fired from — it’s complicated. Before she can figure out her next move, Nora finds herself back home, in Miami– Kendall, to be exact, dressed as a dancing grape, performing at children’s birthday parties with her Abuela and Tio. This particular party turns out to be Nora’s worst anxiety nightmare come to life. All of her high school nemesis, crushes, and most memorable classmates are there, watching her fail. Except, maybe she’s not failing at all. Maybe she’s just growing, transitioning from one version of herself to a better one. And maybe, just maybe, those Octo/Nonagenarians she’s working with might have something to teach her after all.

A Colombian family is forced to celebrate Thanksgiving, for the first time, after finding out that their eldest son has invited the man he likes to a holiday celebration at their house, creating tension among the family members.

To save their cash-strapped orphanage, a guardian and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain for a chance to win a lucrative fishing competition.

Two filmmakers have their film's hard drive stolen, which they need to finish in two days, so they go to great lengths to find it.

Raw follows Arturo, as he sneaks out for his first hookup with another man. During the encounter, his shame around sex and intimacy begins to physically manifest as rotting blistering skin. When he returns home to find his mom, Manuela, back from work earlier than expected, he must conceal the spreading rot and confront his sexuality, all while facing his fears of potentially disappointing his hard working immigrant mother.

Guided by a queer deity, a closeted man is forced to confront his parents as he tries to regain his lost sense of identity.

Three Nicaraguan-American artists from the Washington D.C. Metro area discuss growing up in two cultures and how it influences their art.

An ethereal visual journey through the childhood, triumphs, and sorrows of Ulpiano Duran, a retired musician and producer who found healing through the very music that shaped his life.

Tres Leches" unfolds the poignant story of a family at the brink of collapse. Daniel, a devoted single father in his 40s, grapples with the weight of caring for his father, Alejandro, who battles Alzheimer's. The narrative unfolds on a pivotal day – his daughter's 18th birthday. Daniel, yearning for perfection, experiences fleeting validation when his father briefly reconnects with his past. However, the cruel nature of Alzheimer's becomes evident as a panic attack ensues, leading to an unfortunate incident. As tensions rise, Daniel and Vanessa embark on a frantic search when Alejandro goes missing. Amid the chaos, Vanessa's heart-to-heart conversation with Daniel becomes a pivotal moment of realization. Ultimately, when they locate Alejandro, Daniel faces the dreaded decision as his father's final memories slip away.

In a segregated Texas, five Mexican-American teenage caddies were prohibited from playing at the country club where they worked. Against all odds, they formed their own team, built a one-hole course in the fields, and won the 1957 Texas State championship. Based on a true story.

This documentary accompanies the journey of artists who exalt and celebrate ancestry and the orishas in their work. It also offers a manifesto against one of the biggest problems facing Brazil: religious racism. The feature brings together stories from music, theater, fashion, dance and the visual arts to promote reflection on the power and importance of black representation, art and diversity

A teenager's search for his absent father through basketball collides with his reality and he must decide what legacy means and how it defines him.

A coming-of-age story set in the Dominican Republic, where a group of young aspiring bachata musicians seek answers to love and life through their music. Filmed at the Academia de Bachata, the world's first bachata music school. Featuring maestro Martires de Leon, guitarist and arranger for Romeo Santos.

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A misanthropic young man discovers his father is holding onto a family secret on Christmas Eve.

Suellen (Thalita Carauta) is a cook who works hard to keep her little son, her younger sister and her mother alone. One day, your dreams come true: she splits in two. Her copy, identical physically, has different personality, being much more extroverted and courageous. The idea would be to divide the tasks with the other one, but soon Suellen realizes that the look-alike has plans of its own, and decides to betray the original.

Authorized biopic of Brazilian evangelical bishop Edir Macedo, founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God and owner of Record TV network. Based on a book trilogy of the same name, the movie tells the story of the self-made man who faced several moments of turbulence while pursuing his conviction.

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Two trained men, one angry local woman and the local priest take on the local crime lord and his crew of narcotic smugglers and human traffickers in a small town next to the US-Mexico border.

“In This Moment” follows Love, a trans woman navigating the complexities of polyamory and self-discovery in a world that often challenges her right to exist. As she unravels what it means to be truly seen and cherished, she confronts the ways love manifests—fluid, unpredictable, and boundless, much like the ocean itself. This story is a testament to resilience, intimacy, and the ever-shifting tides of identity and belonging.

On the hunt to find the pieces of a medallion that can end the demonic control over Earth, Taryn is forced to go through time to save the future.

Simon is a motel owner looking to expand business by marketing his motel as haunted. He invites a reality television crew to spend the night collecting paranormal evidence. The crew gets more than they bargained for, however. The level of paranormal activity is higher than usual, which concerns Ted, the crew's leader and television host. There is no turning back, but will Ted and his team survive?

Britta, the new girl in school Highland, has reason to be jubilant this Christmas: Her sadness has served to invoke Holly Boy, the holiday spirit, waking him from his deep slumber imposed by a dark elf, King Otto. This sets off a battle earthly and supernatural fury that develop simultaneously. The Young Britta must face her fears and death defying aerial action in the holidays from school, while Holly Boy has to fight against the forces of evil. Both battles must escape to save their lives, school, and the sacred forest, although, in reality, what is really at stake is the Christmas and values.

Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the former stages a mock funeral, only for a series of gruesome murders to begin occurring as in his books.

Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.

Three families end up in the same rented house. Throughout the summer, they become friends and rediscover how to enjoy life.

The lives of Anna, Paul and their little son Thomas seem perfect from the outside. Paul has a well-paid job, Anna has a home studio where she works with porcelain and Thomas is an angelic child. However, when Thomas bites one of his friends at school, the cracks of a context that is anything but perfect begin to surface.

Women make up less than a quarter of STEM professionals in the United States, and numbers are even lower for women of color. But there is a growing group of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists, exposing longstanding discrimination, and leading the way in making science more inclusive.

When a fellow student casts a dark spell using black magic, he unleashes something evil that goes on to terrorize the city's residents... slowly, society begins to fall apart as the Mannequin Curse spreads rapidly. It is up to a group of kids to unravel the mysterious phenomenon and figure out a way to stop it.

A surreal retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey" set in late '90s Seattle.

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Jonny Gold and his partner Popo Palupi were a pair of professional thieves. This time they got a job to kidnap a baby named Rafathar, who adopted by a wealthy family. One thing that they don't know, that the baby had some superpowers, telekinetic power that can manipulate metals. Things happens on the process of kidnapping, until Rafathar means something to Jonny dan Popo. Their journey slowly unfolds big conspiracies and the origins of Rafathar's powers.

A beautiful woman who lives on an island is constantly harassed by men.

A man is kidnapped when he is mistaken for another and his wife tries to collect a large life insurance but he reappears alive.

A psychiatrist poses as an ex-sorority sister to stop a slasher freed by a computer error.

Two women meet in prison and plan an escape, with any means necessary.

Nightmares make me blush

A college professor, Tim Donnelly, is caught in an affair with his daughter's roommate. He loses his job, his wife kicks him out, and he hits the road in despair. He finds himself in St. Jones' Ditch, a ghost town in deep East Texas that hasn't quite died, though the folks who end up there have a habit of doing just that. This is a place where people go to quit living. Tim takes his place amongst the odd denizens of the bar and the equally quirky residents, and decides whether or not his life is worth living. This is a dramedy with some naughty laughs and an ultimately redemptive arc.

A masked killer stalks an institution for mentally disturbed rich women.

Some youngsters rape and kill their teacher; but they won't tell their motivation. The police detective on the case feels some sinister influence behind the young murderers.

Anna is the personal secretary of a rich industrialist who falls in love with her boss' daughter's leftist boyfriend, Carlo. Anna pretty much severs her ties with her boss (who she also had romantic moments with) and after she moves in with the college student Carlo she attempts to provide for both, but soon fails in finding job opportunities and sinks into the sleazy world of drugs and prostitution. Carlo's right wing brother demands Carlo begins his relationship with daughter of the powerful businessman in order to guarantee financial freedom for the rest of his life.