SXSW: Raquel 1:1
A Brazilian teenager has a religious awakening that puts her at odds with the local evangelical church.
Slamdance: The Ritual to Beauty
A powerful short documentary about the Dominican ritual of relaxing hair and how it affects women’s feelings of self worth.
Sundance: La Guerra Civil
Eva Longoria Bastón’s documentary explores the cultural war that sprung from the landmark 1996 boxing match between Oscar de la Hoya and Julio César Chávez.
AFI Fest: The Death Cleaner/El limpiador
A documentary short paints the portrait of a unique businessman who offers a compassionate service.
Ema
Pablo Larrain’s erotically charged drama stars Mariana Di Girolamo as Ema, a reggaeton dancer on a quest to reclaim her adopted son and herself.