7 pm Duncan Bridgeman’s 2012 film has been described as “a musical reflection on the current state of Mexican identity,” “an inspiring road trip through modern-day ‘Mexicanity,’” and “a beautiful and rhythmic cinematic tapestry.” Shot over multiple locations, from the Mexico City subway to the Tijuana border, from remote mountain area to beaches, the brilliant, colorful cinematography showcases the beauty of the country. With music underlying the various broad themes—such as love and death—explored in the film, elders and youths, including singers, poets, actors, scholars, and media (more...)

7 pm John Bourne, then an anthropology student from California, filmed this narrative of daily life in Tepetlaoxtoc, a rural village in the Valley of Mexico, in 1956. Edited and completed that same year, the film was set aside when no distributor could be found. The original masters, presumed lost or discarded, were discovered in 2013, the present copyright date of the film, years after Bourne had given up searching for them. English; 45 minutes; not rated. Free ticketed event with tickets available one hour prior to (more...)

7 pm Carlos Hagerman’s 2010 documentary tells the story of a famous Mexican diver, the New York supermodel who married him following a spontaneous vacation trip, and a legendary shark hunt in the Acapulco of the mid-seventies. Tales and memories of “El Perro Largo” unfold mainly through conversations with his widow and stepson, and explore themes including parenthood, nationality, migration, and collective memory. Presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque. Spanish with English subtitles; 70 minutes; not rated. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour (more...)