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Shorts Program 2: We Shall Overcome

NOS VAMOS PA PARIS / WE ARE GOING TO PARIS
Short | Puerto Rico | 9 Min.

In the middle of Puerto Rico's economic crisis, an 80 year old woman pushes her shy husband to rob a bank.

LOS LECHEROS / DAIRY FARMERS
Short | U.S.A. | 21 Min.
Directed by: Jim Cricchi

The fates of undocumented immigrant workers and Wisconsin's $43 billion dairy industry are closely intertwined and both are grappling with their options for survival as fears of ICE raids and deportations grow under the Trump administration.

CANOE POEMS
Short | U.S.A. | 13 Min.
Directed by: Adrian Cárdenas

As Justin's relationship spirals to an end, he continues to have romanticized daydreams of better times, and seeks advice from his deceased father.

LA OTRA MEJILLA / THE OTHER CHEEK
Short | Chile | 25 Min.
Directed by: Sergio Muñoz

Carlos returns from jail with a new lease on life. Seeking to win back his wife, he learns that the path to forgiveness is not an easy one.

LA DIETA / THE DIET
Short | Puerto Rico | 11 Min.
Directed by: Omar Camilo

Carlos is eager to impress his friend from the gym, Sofia, and invites her to a lunch at her favorite restaurant. They soon discover that there's more on the plate than they imagined...

LAS DOS / ALMOST TWO
Short | Uruguay | 6 Min.
Directed by: Emiliano Umpiérrez

When Ana, Cecilia and a group of friends go out for the night, an unexpected person shows up and makes them question their trust in one another.

FLINT
Short | U.S.A. | 2 Min.
Directed by: Martyn Marquez

In the not-so-distant future, the price of living has gone way up-- and cash is no longer king.

DISCONNECTED
Short | U.S.A. | 7 Min.
Directed by: Wesley Rodriguez

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, but the disaster at your home away from home can be just as devastating. In our interconnected world, an act of nature can easily disconnect us but can also show us what is truly important.

LA CHANCLETERA
Short | U.S.A. | 6 Min.
Directed by: Daniel Novarro

When a greedy landlord attempts to unfairly evict Abuela, she must use her powers of Latino parenting to protect her grandson and her home.