The Phoenix Film Festival is proud to present these films that spotlight stories by, experiences from, and life as a member of THE LatinX AMERICAN COMMUNITY.

Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay

Run Time: 75 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 5 at 6:50pm 
Saturday, April 6 at 11:55am
Sunday, April 7 at 6:00pm

Directed by: Florencia Krochik and Theo Rigby

Cast: Jeanette Vizguerra, Ingrid De La Torre

Synopsis: Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay is a heart-wrenching and inspiring story of two undocumented mothers who courageously enter local churches to evade deportation and protect their families. The film is a powerful reminder that providing Sanctuary is not charity, but a crucial act of social justice

The Bears on Pine Ridge

Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 5 4:45pm
Saturday, April 6 at 9:05pm
Sunday, April 7 at 11:00am

Directed by: Noel Octavio Bass

Cast: Yvonne "Tiny" DeCory, Eileen Janis, Tyra Standing Bear, Tyrell Pond, Roger White Eyes, Charlie Sitting Bull, The BEAR Program

Synopsis: The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation declares a “State of Emergency”, after a devastating outbreak of youth suicides takes hold of the Native American community. With few resources, residents take community prevention efforts into their own hands, including a resilient group of young suicide-survivors who form an inspiring performance based collective.

LatinX Directed Shorts

Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Friday, April 5 at 11:10am
Saturday, April 6 at 3:40pm
Wednesday, April 10 4:15pm

The Avon Lady
Directed by: Carolina Espiro
Synopsis: Chilean immigrant Rosa, facing her fears, becomes an Avon Lady. She's a fantastic failure until she meets an eccentric customer.

In Wonderland
Directed by: Andrea Camacho McCracken
Synopsis: After gaining U.S. asylum, an 8-year-old Mexican girl escapes into a fantasy world, hoping to reunite with her father.

Vida
Directed by: Maria Valdez
Synopsis: After a bloody civil war, Vida and her fighters try to escape until one of their own is captured.

Aroma de Azucenas
Directed by: Julian Fernandez Garnik
Synopsis: The incredible story of a flower street vendor in Puerto Rico who's become a symbol of the island’s cultural identity.

Estela, Is It You?
Directed by: Fabian Martin and Victor Martin
Synopsis: A grieving woman communicates with her dead husband through her car radio.

The Messenger
Directed by: Victor Dos Santos
Synopsis: A beloved bike messenger is very concerned that someone in his town is unhappy.