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Corpus: A Home Movie for SelenaA moving tribute to Selena, the Tejana superstar gunned down in 1995 at the age of 23 as she was on the brink of blockbuster crossover fame. While the story of her murder, which was filled with sex, glamour and betrayal, caught the attention of many outside the Chicano community, this film moves well beyond the sensational to present a nuanced feminist analysis of Selena's story.
Visiones: Latino Art & Culture SeriesThe award winning PBS series VISIONES: LATINO ART & CULTURE, is a journey through the music, words, dance, painting and performance of rich Latino cultures made more complex and fascinating by their history in our country. The series explores how contemporary Latino artists continue to build on rich traditions that reflect a unique multi-ethnic experience, taking established art forms and reinventing them, constantly challenging themselves and the communities which nurture them. From New York City’s break-dancers to mural-painters in Los Angeles and Chicago to theater in Texas, the series offers a unique cross section of Latino artists working today.
Mercedes Sosa: The Voice of Latin AmericaJourney into the world of Argentina's most famous musical artist in Mercedes Sosa: The Voice of Latin America. Over a career that spanned 50 years, Sosa sold millions of records, performed thousands of concerts all over the world, and left behind an incredible legacy as an artist who went beyond the borders of music to become one of the most influential – and loved – personalities of the 20th century.
Horizontes: Three Generations of Cuba’s National Ballet DancersThree generations of Cuban ballet dancers are portrayed in this beautiful festival favorite. Alicia Alonso’s splendor still radiates, encouraging the dreams of young dancers. An aspiring ballerina who has dedicated all her efforts towards being accepted into Alonso’s ballet company. And one of four celebrated dancers of the National Ballet. Together, they offer insight into the past, present, and future of Cuba’s national ballet.
