All titles in the canon · Page 2
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.
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.
Julio Torres' film is a comedic tale of lost jewelry. It reflects on offbeat characters in NYC.
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.
This film is about a 77-year-old woman's journey through the Amazon. It matters as it portrays her destiny-changing experience.
McFarland, USA is a film about a track coach. It matters as it shows team transformation.
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
In the Heights is a film about a bodega owner's decision. It was directed by Jon M. Chu.
Luis Miguel series dramatizes his life. It matters as his story captivated Latin America and beyond.
This film is about a teacher and a boy searching for his father. It was directed by Walter Salles.
Cristela is a film about a law student. It matters because it portrays a Mexican-American family's traditional values.
American Me is a film about a gang leader. It matters because it depicts gang life.
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.
This film explores Latinx identity and gentrification. It matters as a portrayal of community and cultural preservation.
This film is about teens in Medellín. It matters as a record of their existence
A boy in 1980s El Salvador tries to avoid war. It's directed by Luis Mandoki.
Nine Queens is a film about con artists. It was directed by Fabián Bielinsky.
Aging poet mentors teen Yurlady. It's directed by Simón Mesa Soto.
Jaime Escalante teaches math, using unconventional methods. He is the subject of a film directed by Ramón Menéndez.
Alejandro, an El Salvadoran toy designer, struggles in NYC. It's directed by Julio Torres.
Traces an immigrant family's experiences. Directed by Gregory Nava.
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…
Tells parallel stories of Carlitos and his mother Rosario. It matters as it portrays a mother's struggle for a better life
Kiss of the Spider Woman is a film about two men in a Latin American prison cell. It matters because it portrays their experiences.
The film is about a young lawyer who teaches in a suburban high school. It was directed by Santiago Mitre and won 23 awards.
Marina is a film about a woman's life after her partner's death. It matters as it portrays her mourning process under scrutiny.
The true story of the sacred heart, told by Father Arturo Cornejo. It matters as a film directed by Miguel Ángel Pérez.
Neruda is a film about the poet's escape. It matters as a historical depiction
This film explores friendship and self-discovery. It was directed by Aitch Alberto.
Clara Sola is a film about a woman's journey to free herself from repressive conventions. The film was directed by Nathalie Álvarez Mesén.
