–Chub
A kid gets his bike stolen by the school bully. In the plight to get it back, Chub forms an unlikely friendship with the school rebel setting them on a course that will transform their lives forever.
–South American Cho-Low
Low-rider car culture, cholo fashion and swagger has taken root in Brazil. Examines São Paulo’s fascinating cultura chicana, the Portuguese name given to the scene inspired by Los Angeles lowrider and gang culture.
–Alma y Esperanza
The story of a girl and her grandmother who meet in a moment of grief. Alma a ten-year old girl living in the United States. Esperanza her 75 year old grandmother living in an indigenous community in the Mexican mountains. The girl and her grandmother have never met before.
We’re really excited about the line up. This a short-list of some of the films in each section. There are 42 films including shorts from 16 countries. Shorts are paired with some feature films and others are part of a program. There are several shorts programs including: Made in San Francisco, Not So Short Shorts, and shorts programs at alternative venues like the Red Poppy Art House and Galeria de La Raza.
