8th Street Latinas 35[2015]

Our Ingredients: Corn(en)

Food is a unifying force across our communities. In this short film, we share the stories of three Latinos - each from a different country but now living in the same American city - who come together to share flavors of their homeland, all of which include one central ingredient.

Tango Shalom(en)

When a Tango dancer asks a Rabbi to enter a dance competition, there’s one big problem—due to his Orthodox beliefs, he’s not allowed to touch her! But the prize money would save his school from bankruptcy, so they develop a plan to enter the competition without sacrificing his faith, and the bonds of family and community are tested one dazzling dance step at a time in this lighthearted fable.

Butterfly(es)

The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.

East Side Sushi(en)

Years of working in the food industry have made Juana, a working-class Latina, a chef of speed and skill. Searching for financial stability, she stumbles into a high-energy, male-dominated Japanese cuisine kitchen. The new atmosphere re-ignites her passions for food and life and makes her hungry to get mixed up in the flavors of this new world.

Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business(pt)

A biography of the Portuguese-born Brazilian singer Carmen Miranda, whose most distinctive feature was her tutti-frutti hat. From her arrival in the US as the "Brazilian Bombshell" to her Broadway career and Hollywood stardom in the 1940s.

Growing Fangs(en)

Val Garcia, a Mexican-American teen who is half human/half vampire, has had to keep her identity a secret from both worlds. But when her human best friend shows up at her monster-infested school, she has to confront her truth, her identity, and herself.

the fix(en)

A less than ideal arrangement turns unexpectedly healing when a working, single mother is forced to call her absent father for a last minute babysitting request.

Victoria(es)

Victoria falls in love with a girl with whom they cross paths. Judith finds something unique in her and they decide to create a relationship, although Victoria fears the conflict that will arise at home and its consequences.

A Wedding to Diego(es)

A spin on the classic marriage film from Miracle Valenzuela Everett about a Latine non-binary sober writer, and their trans-masculine fiancé, who happens to be a hot mess. During their separate bachelorx parties, the two have a dysfunctional phone call that leaves them wondering if they will make it down the aisle.

Colao(es)

A coffee grower, still single at 40, decides to finally start his search for love by going to the capital city on the Dominican Republic.

MANERA(pt)

T-O: Triángulo de oro - 'La isla fantasma'(es)

The disappearance of a girl in high seas and the tragic death of her father make part of a puzzle that points to an island with a valuable solid golden triangle. The relatives of the victims and an unscrupulous group of mercenaries was embarking on a greedy search for triangle of gold in the middle of an island that no one has come alive. What do not know is that the island has deadly dangers that nobody has imagined.

The Prime Time of Your Life(es)

A phone call turns an evening at home into a nightmare.

Entre Nos: About Last Night(en)

Comedians Marlena Rodriguez and Kim Congdon perform in front of a live audience in this edition of HBO Latino's Entre Nos stand-up specials. Playful and fast-paced, the show features a lot of commentary on dating and hooking up, from the perspective of some of the funniest working comics today who, yes, also happen to be Latina!

Ways of Being Home ~ Between Northfield & Maltrata(en)

Ways of Being Home explores the immigrant experience from the perspective of the Mexican community living in Northfield, a college town in southern Minnesota. Most members of this immigrant community, about 70% or more, trace their roots back to Maltrata, a small agricultural municipality nestled in the mountains of the state of Veracruz.

The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo(en)

Film uncovers the true story behind legendary Chicano activist Oscar Zeta Acosta, the real-life inspiration for Hunter S. Thompson's "Dr. Gonzo"

The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez(en)

Follow the exceptional spirit and drive of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Tatiana Suarez as she prepares to reenter the cage after nearly four years away from the sport. Suarez reflects on her journey from wrestling prodigy to professional athlete and the legacy she leaves young women, particularly those in the Latina community.

Deliver Us from Evil(en)

When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil.

The Notorious Guys(fr)

Steven, a pupil in a special-needs class, learns that his school has won a trip to Alcabideche, Portugal. He is overjoyed to get the chance to finally see his homeland. Once there, he decides to conduct his own holidays...

Eternas(es)

A short documentary film that delves into the life of Eleggua Luna, a karmairi-mokana-motilona Afro-Caribbean trans woman born in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, to delve into the constant struggle that black, trans and indigenous people live in Abya Yala as a result of colonization.