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Mar.IA is a film directed by Nicanor Loreti or Gabriel Grieco. The film is about a sound engineer who works on an erotic film and a series o…

Madeinusa is a girl who lives in an isolated village in the mountains of Peru. The film is directed by Claudia Llosa.

The film is set in a natural salt mine in northeastern Venezuela. It was directed by Margot Benacerraf and won 1 award.

Paraguayan Hammock is a film directed by Paz Encina. The film is set in 1935 and won 6 awards.

Clara Sola is a film about a woman's journey to free herself from repressive conventions. The film was directed by Nathalie Álvarez Mesén.

El Norte is a film about Guatemalan siblings fleeing persecution. It matters as a representation of migration experiences.

Jaime Escalante teaches math, using unconventional methods. He is the subject of a film directed by Ramón Menéndez.

Traces an immigrant family's experiences. Directed by Gregory Nava.

Selena is a biographical drama about Selena Quintanilla's life. It matters as a representation of Mexican-American talent.

Y Tu Mamá También is a road trip film. It matters as a work directed by Alfonso Cuarón

Real Women Have Curves is a film about a young Latina's struggle between ambition and family expectations. It matters as it portrays the ch…

Machuca is a film set in 1970s Chile. It matters because it portrays the country's Marxist government and the impact of Pinochet's coup on…

A comedy-drama about a young woman's unexpected pregnancy. It matters as it explores themes of family and religion.

Coco is a film about a boy who dreams of becoming a musician. It matters because it explores Mexican culture

In the Heights is a film about a bodega owner's decision. It was directed by Jon M. Chu.

El Mariachi is a film about a musician tracking a drug lord. It matters as it showcases Robert Rodriguez's direction.

El Mariachi is a film about a hitman hired for an assassination. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez.

This film is about an ex-Federale's revenge. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis.

Mexican police hunt US fugitives. It matters for its plot.

The film is about Sayra, an Indigenous Latina American teenage girl from Honduras. The film was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and won 14 a…

Tells parallel stories of Carlitos and his mother Rosario. It matters as it portrays a mother's struggle for a better life

The Fishbowl is a film about a woman who returns to her native Vieques, Puerto Rico. The film is directed by Glorimar Marrero Sánchez and w…

Set in a near-future world, three strangers connect. It's directed by Alex Rivera.

El Norte is a film about Guatemalan siblings fleeing persecution. It matters as a representation of migration experiences.

The film is set in 1937 near the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It was directed by José María Cabral and won 8 awards.

The film explores Chile's coastline and the secrets it holds. It matters as a representation of the country's history and landscape.

A documentary about Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha gangs. It explores their origins in a globalized world.

This film depicts a brief reunion of undocumented migrants and their relatives at the US-Mexico border. It matters as a portrayal of border…

The Room of Bones follows mothers searching for their children's remains in El Salvador. It examines unclaimed bodies at the morgue.

Valentina navigates life at the US-Mexico border. It's directed by Tatti Ribeiro.

Cinquera is a film about a village rebuilt after the Salvadoran civil war. It matters as a testament to place and memory.

Film about Ricardo Barreda's crime. It matters as a dramatization of a national scandal in Argentina.

Toro is a film about a man seeking revenge. It matters as it portrays a character's quest for justice

The series is a heist story. It matters as it explores a complex plan

Ugly Betty is a TV series about a writer. It matters because it portrays a Latina lead character.

City of God is a film about two young men in Rio's favelas. It matters because it documents drug-related violence.

Pan's Labyrinth is a film about a girl in post-civil war Spain. It matters as a work directed by Guillermo del Toro.

This film reimagines a TV classic with a Latina mother. It explores family dynamics.

The film follows the Diaz siblings' search for love and purpose. It explores their interactions with other residents during the holidays.

Blue Beetle is a film about a college grad who finds an alien relic. It matters as it is directed by Ángel Manuel Soto.

Las chicas del cable is a film about women in 1920s Madrid. It matters as it portrays women in the modern workplace.

This film depicts Griselda Blanco's rise to power. It matters as a dramatization of real events.

George raises his children after a dysfunctional childhood. It matters as it portrays family dynamics.

Operation Ciénaga is a film about a CNI operative hunting and protecting a survivor. It matters as it explores a covert operation's afterma…

A woman navigates life after a violent act during Brazil's 1971 dictatorship. It matters as a film about resilience.

The Book of Life is a film about a young man's journey. It matters because it explores themes of family and identity.

Spy Kids is a film about a family of secret agents. It matters because it shows a family's return to the business.

This film is about a car crash in Mexico City. It was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

Apocalypse film where a man survives with his cat. It matters as it showcases survival skills

El Mariachi is a film about a musician tracking a drug lord. It matters as it showcases Robert Rodriguez's direction.

This film is about a man on the run. It was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

Y Tu Mamá También is a road trip film. It matters as a work directed by Alfonso Cuarón

Elite Squad is a film about BOPE's mission to secure a slum before the pope's visit. It matters as it portrays the actions of BOPE

This film explores a Latino father-daughter relationship. It matters as it portrays rebuilding a dysfunctional relationship.

Ferdinand is a film about a peaceful bull. It matters as it portrays a non-violent character

Roma is a film about domestic workers in 1970s Mexico City. It was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

El Mariachi is a film about a hitman hired for an assassination. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez.

Zequi recovers money. Directed by Nacho G. Velilla

Selena is a film about a Mexican-American singer. It matters because it portrays her journey

Wild Tales is a film about people exploding from stress. It matters as it portrays various scenarios of injustice and stress.

This film is about an ex-Federale's revenge. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis.

Flamin' Hot is a biographical film about Richard Montañez, a Frito Lay janitor who created Flamin' Hot Cheetos. It matters because it tells…

O Auto da Compadecida is a film about two poor men in Northeastern Brazil. It matters as it showcases their journey to paradise, judged by…

Mexican police hunt US fugitives. It matters for its plot.

La Bamba is a biographical film about Ritchie Valens. It matters because it portrays his rise to fame and personal struggles.

This film tells José M. Hernández's story, a former NASA astronaut. It was directed by Alejandra Márquez Abella.

El Mariachi is a film about a musician mistaken for a killer. It matters as it showcases Robert Rodriguez's direction.

Benjamín writes a novel about an unsolved crime. It's directed by Juan José Campanella.

Julio Torres' film is a comedic tale of lost jewelry. It reflects on offbeat characters in NYC.

This film is about a 77-year-old woman's journey through the Amazon. It matters as it portrays her destiny-changing experience.

A comedy-drama about a young woman's unexpected pregnancy. It matters as it explores themes of family and religion.

Coco is a film about a boy who dreams of becoming a musician. It matters because it explores Mexican culture

Toro is a film about a man seeking revenge. It matters as it portrays a character's quest for justice

The series is a heist story. It matters as it explores a complex plan

Ugly Betty is a TV series about a writer. It matters because it portrays a Latina lead character.

City of God is a film about two young men in Rio's favelas. It matters because it documents drug-related violence.

Encanto is a film about a magical family in Colombia. It matters as it tells the story of an ordinary person saving their family.

Blue Beetle is a film about a college grad who finds an alien relic. It matters as it is directed by Ángel Manuel Soto.

This film tells the story of a woman's rise to drug trafficking legend. It matters as a portrayal of a woman's experience in this context.

Las chicas del cable is a film about women in 1920s Madrid. It matters as it portrays women in the modern workplace.

A woman navigates life after a violent act during Brazil's 1971 dictatorship. It matters as a film about resilience.

Spy Kids is a film about a family of secret agents. It matters because it shows a family's return to the business.

This film is about a car crash in Mexico City. It was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

El Mariachi is a film about a musician tracking a drug lord. It matters as it showcases Robert Rodriguez's direction.

Celia tells the story of Celia Cruz, a legend of Latin music. It matters as a biography of a notable figure.

Elite Squad is a film about BOPE's mission to secure a slum before the pope's visit. It matters as it portrays the actions of BOPE

This film explores a Latino father-daughter relationship. It matters as it portrays rebuilding a dysfunctional relationship.

Roma is a film about domestic workers in 1970s Mexico City. It was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

This film portrays teen friendship in a rough LA neighborhood. It matters as it shows high school challenges.

El Mariachi is a film about a hitman hired for an assassination. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez.

This film is about an ex-Federale's revenge. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis.

La Bamba is a biographical film about Ritchie Valens. It matters because it portrays his rise to fame and personal struggles.

This film tells José M. Hernández's story, a former NASA astronaut. It was directed by Alejandra Márquez Abella.

El Mariachi is a film about a musician mistaken for a killer. It matters as it showcases Robert Rodriguez's direction.

Benjamín writes a novel about an unsolved crime. It's directed by Juan José Campanella.

A teacher tries a new method to engage students in a troubled Mexican town. It's directed by Christopher Zalla.

Frida is a biography of artist Frida Kahlo. It matters because it portrays her life and work.

The film is about Sayra, an Indigenous Latina American teenage girl from Honduras. The film was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and won 14 a…

Film about 2 Mexican-American sisters. It explores their past and identity.

Valentin is a playboy who must care for a baby. It was directed by Eugenio Derbez.

The Motorcycle Diaries is a film based on Che Guevara's journals. It matters because it recounts his early adventures

Cristela is a film about a law student. It matters because it portrays a Mexican-American family's traditional values.

The Alchemist is a film about a group's mystical journey. It matters as it represents Jodorowsky's work.

Selena is a biographical drama about Selena Quintanilla's life. It matters as a representation of Mexican-American talent.

The Heiresses is a film about a woman forced to face a new reality after her girlfriend's imprisonment. The film is directed by Marcelo Mar…

Kiss of the Spider Woman is a film about two men in a Latin American prison cell. It matters because it portrays their experiences.