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47TH CINEFESTIVAL Vistas de San Antonio: Documentary Shorts

July 10 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

$8

¡Que Amanezca! Sacrib’al: The Dialogues of Knowledge

‘¡Que Amanezca! Sacrib’al: The Dialogues of Knowledge’ is an experimental documentary that follows the work of Maya Kaqchikel scholar and organizer Dr. B’eleje Kan, along with Chicano educator Dr. Javier Mateos-Campos, as they facilitate sacred talking circles in Guatemala and California. The film features sacred talking circles as spaces for connecting with activists, artists, healers, teachers, students, leaders, and members of the Maya diaspora in the United States. It examines themes such as self-determination, self-identification, sovereignty, and autonomy for Indigenous and de-tribalized peoples. Part 1 of four explores language and hip hop as cultural resistance.

Ballet Nepantla “Valentina”

This documentary follows Ballet Nepantla’s “Valentina,” a powerful production inspired by the strength and resilience of women during Revolutionary Mexico. Through behind-the-scenes footage, performances, and interviews, the film explores the story of “Valentina,” the creative process behind the show, and the artists who bring the production to life.

Chicano Arts Theatre: A Legacy

This short documentary explores the origins and legacy of the Chicano Arts Theater through oral histories, focusing on first-hand accounts of those who participated in and were impacted by the Chicano Arts Theater.These oral history interviews with former members and provide a first hand accounts of how the Chicano Arts Theater has contributed to the rich history of San Antonio and of the Chicano struggle for civil rights and cultural identity.

Dia De Los Muertos

Learning the origin and meaning behind Dia de los Muertos.

Las Dos Marías: Echoes of Living Legacies

A vignette on Maria Berriozabal and Maria Del Rosario (Rosie) Castro, the first two prolific Latina women who ran for public office in the early 70’s and 80’s; brought about change in the city of San Antonio; Engaging community participation and organizing the voices of the under-served. Sonya Rosario Biography and Film Descriptions, 2026.

MUD, Documentary

Siempre el poeta, mud. Mario Herrera aka mud. A poet striving to keep his artistic legacy alive as long as it takes, considering the trials and tribulations.

Venue

Jo Long Theatre at The Carver
226 N. Hackberry
San Antonio, 78202 United States
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