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In this issue
A Special Request from Edward James Olmos regarding Jaime
Escalante
New Study Points to High Rate of Broadband Adoption Among
Upper Bracket Minorities, But Lower-Income and Less Educated
Still Face Broad Digital Divide
NALIP 2010: Navigating in a Sea of Change: The National
Association of Latino Independent Producers Provides Success
Strategies and Highlights Opportunities for Latinos in the
Entertainment Industry
The First Year of Immigration Policy Under the Obama
Administration, Struggling to Turn Principles Into Practice
Latino Leadership Link: Ensuring an Accurate Count in the 2010
Decennial Census by Senator Robert Menendez
San Diego Latino Film Festival 2010 Schedule of Films
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please click here: New Study Points to High Rate of Broadband
Registration & Hotel Adoption Among Upper Bracket Minorities,
Information But Lower-Income and Less Educated Still
Face Broad Digital Divide

By Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

To download the full report, click here

Middle and upper class African Americans and Hispanics are rapidly
adopting broadband and are greatly narrowing the overall digital divide,
according to a new study, National Minority Broadband Adoption:
Comparative Trends in Adoption, Acceptance and Use, by the Joint
Center for Political and Economic Studies, a research and policy
institution that focuses on minority concerns and issues. The report was
written by Jon P. Gant, PhD, Nicol E. Turner-Lee, PhD, Ying Li, PhD,
and Joseph S. Miller, Esq..

The study found that 94 percent of African Americans and 98 percent of

Hispanics who have college degrees are now online. It also found that
college-educated minority Americans who make over $50,000 are
adopting broadband at the fastest rate of any group in the country.
Time is Running Out to
Across all education and income brackets, the report says that 69
Participate in The 2010 percent of African Americans and 58 percent of Hispanics now regularly
International Latino use the Internet, compared with 79 percent of whites, and that the rate
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Go to percent from the 46 percent reported by the Pew Research Center's
www.box.net/shared Internet and American Life Project just last year.
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for more information Despite the gains for more affluent minorities, the Joint Center report
also noted lagging broadband adoption for lower-income, older and less
 educated blacks and Hispanics - with only about a third of them or less
regularly using the Internet - and provided new information on how
important Internet access and proficiency for members of these groups.

In the study, 92 percent of low-income African Americans have used the

Internet to search for a job, almost double rate of low-income whites,
while 77 percent of blacks and 64 percent of Hispanics with less than a
high school education rely on the Internet for job search, compared to
17 percent of whites in this group. These same minority populations also
regularly access the Internet to search and apply for public benefits. The
report also notes that low-income people, in particular, are heavily
reliant on public institutions such as libraries, schools, and community
centers to get access to the Internet.

"The news that those that have the means are starting to regularly use
the Internet for everyday activities is promising because it narrows the
The National
digital divide at that level," noted Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee, Vice President
Association of Latino and Director of the Joint Center Media and Technology Institute. "In
Independent today's economy, however, with more low income people needing to find
Producers' 2010 work and government support to keep their heads above water, their
Convention, with the access to the Internet is critical to moving them out of poverty."
theme Navigating in
a While the report said that broadband access has helped usher in social
and economic gains for many minority Americans, it shares that "those
Sea of Change,
Americans who stand to gain the most from the Internet are unable to
will be held April use it to break the cycles of social isolation, poverty, and illiteracy" and
9-11 at Loews Santa that "this segment of the American population - one that is wrought with
Monica Beach economic and social hardship - is largely prohibited from reaping the
Resort. benefits of digital access."

This event is a GREAT "There is a 'tale of two cities' element in our research as poorer and less
place learn, grow and, educated people - who perhaps can benefit most from use of the
most importantly, Internet - are still much less likely to be online. This should continue to
network within the be a key issue for our policymakers as we invest in broadband
improvements across the nation," said Dr. Turner-Lee.
Entertainment Industry. If
you have film, TV, video,
Among the other findings detailed in the report:
or documentary projects
this is where you want to Higher income African Americans and Hispanics are embracing
be. today's online content and "quality of life" applications at
increased rates. Four of five respondents reported using the
Internet to visit government websites and to search for health or
medical information, and three of five users reported regular

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"ZOOT SUIT" is set to
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on April 29, 2010.
Luis Valdez directs the National
Theatre Company of Mexico
(CNT) in what will be the first
Chicano play ever produced by
the national company. Alma
Martinez, who appeared in the
original stage and film, brought
the project to the CNT and
serves as US-Mexico Project
Coordinator.
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access to social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace
or LinkedIn.
While ownership and use of cell phones were high for minority
users, most African Americans and Hispanics prefer to conduct
broadband-enabled applications on a lap top or desktop. For
Hispanics, the
cost of accessing the Internet on their mobile device was a major
factor in their decision.
For minorities, having someone to help with making the transition
online is also a significant factor in minority broadband adoption.
Young people (27 percent) are the major drivers for getting new
Internet users online.
African American and Hispanic non-adopters of the Internet
reported interest in getting online if they could share information
with family and friends, and access public benefits.
The study also argues that efforts focused on broadband adoption are
simply not enough to get more minorities and other non-adopters online.
The report suggests that policymakers focus on increasing the value
proposition for these groups, in addition to removing barriers to access.
Moving people to integrate broadband Internet into all aspects of their
daily lives will serve to improve their educational, health and
employment opportunities.
"This study sheds further light on the enormous potential of the Internet
to expand opportunity for every American," said Ralph B. Everett,
President and CEO of the Joint Center. "And it highlights the great
promise of broadband for uplifting the prospects of historically
distressed communities if the nation's policies and practices can do
more to expand access and adoption across the board. We have a long
way to go, but this at least gives us a framework to address some of the
problems that have plagued our communities for far too long."
The study, National Minority Broadband Adoption: Comparative Trends
in Adoption, Acceptance and Use, is available on the Joint Center's
website at www.jointcenter.org. This study is the first in a series of
publications to be issued by the policy institute.
This Is A Special Appeal From Edward
James Olmos Regarding Jaime Escalante
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host its first Latino Education
and Advocacy Day, or LEAD,
conference for educators and
advocates on Monday, March
29, 2010. Speakers include
Dolores Huerta, Sylvia Mendez
and Juan Sepulveda.
Click here for more info.
If you are interested in the
Entertainment Industry,
consider joining the National
Association of Latino
Independent Producers. For
10 year NALIP has helped
thousands of Latinos gain
access and power within the
Entertainment Industry. The
organizations serves producers,
directors, writers, and all other
behind the camera professions.
For more information about
Jaime Escalante (Kimo) has done for this country. The love
and dedication he gave to his inner city students, and his
unfailing conviction that every one of them was "gifted,"
brought out talent that had been untapped - and unseen - by
other teachers.
The genius that he awakened in the "unteachable"
commanded the attention of the entire world. It caused
countless educators to reconsider what their students might
really be capable of if, like Kimo, they could awaken the
"ganas" (desire) in them.
Jaime didn't just teach math. Like all great teachers, he
changed lives. Gang members became aerospace engineers.
Kids who had spent their youth convinced their lives didn't
matter discovered they were leaders.
Now, Kimo needs our help. He is seriously ill, and the
treatment he needs has depleted all the funds his family can
raise. They did not want to ask for help, but we took it upon
ourselves to get the word out to all the country and around
the world, to make his final days as comfortable as possible -
and maybe even give him a chance to beat the cancer that
has afflicted him.
I have been moved to tears to hear of the circumstances of
this great man and am calling for a last National
Understanding of his selfless contributions to "making a
difference in this world."
Together, we have a chance to make a real difference in his
life. I could not bear to think that we would do any less for
one who has given so much for so long.
You have my deepest appreciation for any and all prayers and
help that you can give.
Edward James Olmos
How to help
Send a check payable to:
"Friends of Jaime"
c/o FASE
236 West Mountain Street, Suite 105
Pasadena, CA 91103
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NALIP 2010: Navigating in a Sea of Change:
The National Association of Latino
Independent Producers Provides Success
Strategies and Highlights Opportunities for
Latinos in the Entertainment Industry
Presented by HBO® and the National Latino Media
Council, NALIP's Annual Conference will be held at the
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Ca.
April 9 - 11
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers
(NALIP) today announced its Eleventh Annual NALIP
Conference, co-chaired by "Wizards of Waverly Place"
executive producer Peter Murrieta, agent with WME Global,
the finance and distribution group of William Morris Endeavor
Entertainment, Alexis Garcia, and filmmaker Margarita de la
Vega-Hurtado. The Conference, presented by HBO and the
National Latino Media Council, will be held April 9 - 11 in
Santa Monica, California with a special Latino edition of
Backstage's Actorfest on April 8. Online registration is
available now at www.nalip.org/nalip2010.
Hollywood is on the precipice of a new era: conquering the
entertainment industry is tougher than ever, yet getting your
content viewed by the masses has never been easier. NALIP
2010 will showcase what is actually working right now for
writers, directors, producers and performers. "The barriers to
entry level production are almost non-existent," states
co-chair Alexis Garcia. "The challenge to becoming
commercially successful, however, is being able to tailor the
story you want to tell and match your aspirations with what
the consumer wants to see and is willing to pay for at the
box-office. NALIP 2010 highlights these opportunities for our
members." As the main media organization for the United
States' largest ethnic minority, NALIP provides members and
non-members alike an opportunity to learn about funding
 directions, and to discuss new models of production and
distribution in a rapidly changing environment.

Latinos comprise less than 1% of executives in Hollywood;

the percentage of minority industry writers in film and
television has been frozen at 6% since 1999, and the
percentage of directors is lower still; on public television in
the last two years, under 19% of their programs featured
minorities, any minorities, down from 25% ten years ago; and
less than 7% of minority programming is seen in prime time.
NALIP serves as a hub for the development of untold stories
and fresh approaches to media production, both locally and
globally. "The NALIP conference provides both new and
seasoned content providers with opportunities, insider
Need A knowledge and tools for success, while cultivating and
Quality Portrait for inspiring ingenuity. Creating content you are passionate
about and that appeals to a broad audience takes just the
your business, right mixture of timing, talent and determination. NALIP is a
restaurant or family? compass and guide through the unknown," states co-chair
Peter Murrieta. For the eleventh year in a row, NALIP answers
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Josefina Lopez (REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES), Ligiah
Villalobos (LA MISMA LUNA) and Harrison Reiner (AMAR A
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documentaries; and case studies of "Wizards of Waverly
Place," a sneak preview screening, and indie success stories
like Nicolas Entel's SINS OF MY FATHER, premiering at
Sundance. Executives from HBO, Time Warner, Sony,
ABC/Disney, PBS, CBS, Fox, Showtime, SAG, WGA, CNN and
many others are scheduled to attend and participate. For a
list of speakers, panels and keynotes please visit
www.nalip.org/nalip2010
NALIP was founded in 1999 to address the vital need for
equitable Latino representation across all entertainment
mediums. For eleven years, the only annual gathering of the
national Latino media field has been the NALIP conference.
"The NALIP 2010conference is organized as a creative and
business event for Latino filmmakers, and for those interested
in Latino content," states NALIP Executive Director Kathryn
Galan. "As we look at all the changes in media making,
distribution, marketing and creation right now, this dynamic
and inspiring weekend will include plenty of professional
development and networking opportunities, along with the
opportunity to hear top-level speakers analyze trends of
relevance to us all."
About NALIP:
Founded in 1999 by a group of Latino producers, educators
and media activists, NALIP is a national organization of
industry, independent and community media makers -
directors and producers, writers, performers and advocates --
dedicated to increasing the quality and quantity of images by,
for and about Latinos in the media. NALIP's mission is to
promote the advancement, development and funding of
Latino and Latina film and media arts in all genres. NALIP is
committed to improving access and opportunities for
Latina/os at all points in the media production pipeline,
including the training of our next generation of media makers,
and the support of emerging and mid-career professionals.
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The First Year of Immigration Policy Under
the Obama Administration, Struggling to
Turn Principles Into Practice
The month of March marks the seventh anniversary of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is home to
the nation's three immigration agencies. It also marks the end
of a sweeping internal review ordered by DHS Secretary Janet
Napolitano - a review which has not been made public.
Therefore, in order to assess the first year of immigration
policy under the Obama Administration, the Immigration
Policy Center releases DHS Progress Report: The Challenge of
Reform.
The report compares DHS's record to the "Transition
Blueprint," a document delivered to the Obama transition
team by immigration policy experts and advocates which
focused on administrative improvements to the immigration
system.
IPC's overall analysis finds that while DHS struggles towards
reform it has failed to meet some key expectations in many of
 podcasts the blueprint areas. The department has engaged thoughtfully
and strategically on some issues and has made some
fundamental changes in how it conducts its immigration
business. However, turning principles into practice has fallen
short, and the practical realities for individuals caught up in
the system have not necessarily changed for the better.

Ultimately, this first year was both promising and frustrating,

a year in which the promise of reform seemed to conflict daily
with the dynamics of an entrenched, enforcement-driven
culture. For every two steps forward, it seems that the
Department takes one step back, inching its way toward a
The Big Winner more humane and just system. There is clearly much more
at the 2008 Tony's is that can and should be done at an administrative level.
However, without Congressional action on immigration reform,
now slated to be a movie
there are limits to how much the system can be changed.

To read the report in its entirety see: DHS Progress Report:

The Challenge of Reform

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Latino Leadership Link: Ensuring an

Accurate Count in the 2010 Decennial
Census
 By Senator Robert Menendez

After beginning a major media campaign in January to ensure

everyone is counted in the 2010 Census, the Census Bureau
will mail census forms this week to all homes in America. The
forms consist of 10 questions and should take only 10
minutes. More than $400 billion in federal funds are allocated
across the country based on the census results, and an
accurate count is essential to ensuring the more than 47
million Hispanics and their families and communities have
access to the resources they need most. A complete count will
also provide for full political representation at all levels of
government and help elected officials propose policies that
benefit and protect their constituents. According to the
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
(NALEO), for every Latino that goes uncounted, $14,000 in
funding over the next ten years will be lost. That is why we
must continue to:

Oppose the Boycott of the Census. Reverend Miguel

Rivera of the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and
Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) has advocated for
Latinos, especially immigrants, to boycott the 2010
Census by not filling out their questionnaires. Rev.
Rivera makes the flawed argument that boycotting the
decennial census will put pressure on the Administration
to enact comprehensive immigration reform. However,
the Census Bureau, other faith groups and national
Latino advocacy groups have expressed their opposition
to the boycott. It is clear why this boycott is ill-advised;
if significant numbers of Latinos are not counted, Latino
communities will only be hurting themselves because
they will not receive the health care, education, and
economic development resources needed most to reflect
their growing population.
Work with State and Local Advocates to Promote
Participation in the Census. There is an effort underway
by Spanish language television and radio to promote
participation in the 2010 Census, called "Hazte Contar"
or "Be Counted" in English, which consists of special
programming and PSAs by trusted elected officials and
community advocates. Moreover, the Census Bureau
launched a massive media and ad campaign in January
targeting Latinos and other hard to reach populations.
Given that the 2000 Census missed about 4.5 million
people, it is absolutely critical to ensure that Hispanics
 and other underserved communities are aware of the
upcoming census and are not fearful of participating.
Remind Latinos that the Census is Confidential. By
federal law, the information reported on census forms is
completely confidential. The information collected is
only used to count individuals and allocate resources.
Legal status, under Census rules, is irrelevant.
Lawmakers and community advocates must continue to
remind their constituents of this to ensure Latinos are
not intimidated and will participate in the decennial
count.

While it is true that the Hispanic community has made

progress over the past years, an accurate count in the
decennial census is critical to building upon those efforts,
socially, economically and politically. Latinos cannot afford to
be undercounted like they were in 2000. The upcoming
census will play an important role in the integration and
participation of Hispanics, and will ensure Latinos are taken
seriously as the fastest growing, largest segment of our
population.

San Diego Latino Film Festival 2010

Schedule of Films

Please join us for our 17th Annual San Diego Latino Film
Festival (March 11-21, 2010). Eleven-days of celebrities,
Films, Music, Arte, Workshops, Parties y mas!
* Read Synopses of all the films in our New online
Festival Catalogue
* Watch our New Festival Promo & Other Movie Trailers
for participating films

With 185 films this year, there's sure to be something for you
and EVERYONE! Enjoy...
COMEDIES such as Musica en Espera, El Frasco, I'm Not Like
That No More (w/ Paul Rodriguez) & Cuestion de Principios
(w/ Federico Luppi).
DRAMAS such as El Traspatio (w/ Ana de la Reguera & Jimmy
Smits), Don't Let Me Drown (Damian Alcazar), and La Mission
(w/ Benjamin Bratt).
ROMANCE in films like REGRESA (w/ Jaime Camil), and A Mi
Me Gusta
FAMILY FILMS such as Nikte (w/ Pedro Armendariz Jr, Dora
the Explorer (IN PERSON), and El Agente 00-P2 (w/ Jaime
Camil).
HORROR/SCI FI such as 2033, No-Do & Los Aparecidos.
TELENOVELAS such as Mujeres Asesinas (Carmen Salinas in
person!)
DOCUMENTARIES such as Sundance Winner El General & Mi
Vida Con Carlos.
SHORTS PROGRAMS such as Cortos Comedia, Cine Mujer,
Cortos Mexicanos.
AWARD WINNERS such as Contracorriente & Cinco Dias Sin
Nora.
...and so much more great Latino Cinema!

In addition to the exciting array of films, you can also enjoy

WORKSHOPS, AFTER-PARTIES, FREE STUDENT OUTREACH
SCREENINGS, AWARDS, CINE MUJER CELEBRATION,
FRONTERA FILMMAKERS, HECHO EN VENEZUELA, GUEST
DIRECTOR TRIBUTE, NEW MEDIA TENT, PARA LA FAMILIA
activities y mas!

Tickets are $9.50, for general audience, and $7.50 for

Students, Seniors, Military & MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN
DIEGO Members (ID required). BECOME A MEMBER IF YOU
ARE NOT ALREADY! 2010 Film or Festival Passes are also
available. Film Pass is $90, which includes entrance to 11
films, no waiting in lines and VIP seating and the Festival
Pass, which is $180 and includes OVER 100 programs, no
waiting in lines, VIP seating, 4 workshops, 1 year FREE MEDIA
ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO Amigo membership, and entrance
into all Festival Galas.

Starting March 1st, you can also purchase tickets in advance

at the UltaStar Mission Valley Cinemas Hazard Center box
office (7510 Hazard Center Dr). Hard-copies of the Festival
Catalogue will also be available at that time to pick-up.

For additional information about the film festival, group rates,

festival schedule, festival passes or the Media Arts Center
please call (619) 230-1938, EXT. 101 or 102 or visit the
SDLFF website at www.sdlatinofilm.com.

2010 Confirmed Features

2033 *U.S. Premiere *Opera Prima

Dir. Francisco Laresgoiti
(2009, 100 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
In this ambitious sci-fi film, Villaparaiso (formely Mexico) is
ruled by a totalitarian regime led by General Jamaro. Jamaro
is also the president of Phaarmax, a company that produces
an addictive beverage that can control the minds of the
working class. Their fate rests on the shoulders of Pablo, a
young man born into privilege, who awakens to the truth and
joins the revolutionary movement. Partly inspired by the
Cristero War, "2033" is boldly allegorical and richly designed,
heralding the arrival of a visionary filmmaker. Featuring
SDLFF 2008 special guest Raúl Méndez.

A Mi Me Gusta *U.S. Premiere *Opera Prima

Dir. Ralph Kinnard
(2008, 87 min., Venezuela, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Margarita Garcia dreams of becoming a great chef, but not in
her home country. She leaves everything behind to start a
new life in London, but a cruel twist of fate forces her to
return to Venezuela. Life back home proves painful until Paul
Welsare, an admired British chef, arrives in Caracas for work.
She sets out to impress him and earn herself a ticket back to
England but this time love gets in the way of Margarita's
plans. This irresistible cross-cultural romantic comedy proves
that food is the way to a woman's heart.

El Agente 00-P2 *U.S. Premiere

Dir. Andres Couturier
(2008, 93 min., Mexico, Spanish)
This animated romp from Mexico tells the story of Tambo, an
overweight macaw who works as a janitor at the Central
Intelligentus Animalus (CIA). By mistake, the film's
dim-witted hero is assigned the most important mission in the
agency's history: to prevent the evil Mama Bear and her gang
of polar mercenaries from turning the world into ice. Along
with JJ, an old turtle in charge of the "advanced" technology
lab in the agency, Tambo embarks on a wondrous journey to
prove he's got what it takes to be a bona fide agent.
Featuring the voices of Jaime Camil and Mexican acting
legend Silvia Pinal.

Amar
Dir. Jorge Ramirez Suarez
(2009, 107 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
The award-winning director of "Conejo en la luna" returns
with this urban romantic comedy that weaves stories of love
through the eyes of five people. Whether Susana is turning
down Carlos, Joel is bending over backwards for Patricia,
Gabriel is waiting for Martha, or Amando is trying his luck
with an American girl, everyone's in pursuit. But life has a
way of making their search for love a frustrating endeavor.
Starring Tony Dalton, Bruno Bichir and Itati Cantora, all
guests of previous editions of the SDLFF.

Amar a Morir *U.S. Premiere

Dir. Fernando Lebrija
(2009, 119 min., Mexico/Colombia, Spanish w/ English
Subtitles)
Alejandro Vizcaino is the sole heir to his father's banking
conglomerate, but he sees his wealth as a burden rather than
a blessing. Dealing with his controlling father and his corrupt
cronies has made him deeply unhappy. In an act of rebellion,
he goes drag racing on a Mexico City street, during which a
horrible accident occurs, leaving him badly shaken. Realizing
that he needs to make a drastic change, he flees his family
and ends up in an impoverished, seaside community where he
falls in love with Rosa, a local girl. But Rosa has problems of
her own. She lives under the oppressive thumb of a
gangster. Now Alejandro must finally find the courage to fight
for the life he wants. With Raúl Méndez and Silverio Palacios.

Ander
Dir. Roberto Castón
(2009, 128 min., Spain, Basque w/ English Subtitles.
A surprise hit at last year's Berlinale's Panorama section,
"Ander" is a unique love story between a Basque farmer and a
Peruvian immigrant, set in an idyllic Basque valley. The film
marks the directorial debut of Roberto Castón, the director of
the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Bilbao, and holds the
distinction of being the first gay-themed film to emerge from
the burgeoning Basque cinema. With distant echoes of
"Brokeback Mountain", "Ander" is a deliberately-paced story
of a man coming to terms with his solitude and sexuality amid
a conservative society's stumbling attempts to recast its
values in modern times.

Los Aparecidos
Dir. Paco Cabezas
(2007, 120 min., Argentina, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
One night, Malena and Pablo, a sister and brother traveling
together in Argentina, discover a diary that details crimes
committed twenty years ago during Argentina's military
dictatorship. Later, after checking into a hotel, the siblings
hear a man being murdered in the next room and his family
abducted in a manner described word for word in the diary.
The siblings' trip soon becomes a nightmare where they
cannot discern whether they people they are trying to save
are real or ghosts from the past. As they dig deeper into the
mystery of the diary, truths are revealed that tie them to the
murders in a way they never imagined. Seamlessly
combining horror and history, "Los Aparecidos" is an
engrossing reminder that sometimes the sins can never be
forgotten.

Arrancame la Vida
Dir. Roberto Sneider
(2008, 107 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
The most expensive Mexican film ever made (and a huge box
office hit in that country), "Arráncame la Vida" is a period
drama set during Mexico's tumultuous, post-revolutionary
period of the 1930s and '40s. It follows Catalina Guzmán, a
young peasant from Puebla who marries Andrés Ascencio, a
charismatic and powerful man twice her age. When Andrés
reveals a much darker side to his personality her world comes
crashing down. A corrupt politician and womanizer, he tries
to bend her to his will but Catalina's spirit would not be
broken. Defying the patriarchal conventions of her time, she
has an affair with Carlos Vives, an orchestra director who
teaches the true meaning of love. Based on Angeles
Mastretta's acclaimed novel of the same name. Starring
Daniel Gimenez Cacho & Ana Claudia Talanco.

El Baile de la Victoria
Dir. Fernando Trueba
(2009, 127 min., Spain, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Spain's official submission to the 2010 Academy Awards, the
film tells the story of two thieves during Chile's transition to
democracy. After a general amnesty was given to prisoners
incarcerated for minor crimes, Angel Santiago is released
from jail. Fixated on pulling off the biggest heist of his life, he
convinces Vergara Grey, a retired robber who specializes in
cracking safes, to help him. But their plan hits a snag when
they meet Victoria, a dancer with a dark past. From the
director of "Belle Epoque" and "Calle 54," and starring
Argentine sensation Ricardo Darín.

Birdwatchers
Dir. Marco Bechis
(2008, 104 min., Brazil, Portuguese and Guarani w/ English
Subtitles)
The Guarani, one of Brazil's oldest Indian communities, are
forced to live on government mandated reservations in
impoverished conditions. Out of despair many resort to
suicide. And it is just such a suicide that incites a rebellion.
Problems ensue when they set out to inhabit their ancestral
land which is being occupied by "Fazendieros," rich Brazillian
farm owners who live in huge plantation homes. While each
side battles the other, an unlikely relationship develops
between Osvaldo, a young shaman apprentice, and a farmer's
daughter. A hit at the 2008 Venice Film Festival.

La Buena Vida
Dir. Andres Wood
(2008, 90 min., Chile, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Andres Wood's latest follows four urban characters chasing
after their respective dreams in Santiago, Chile. Teresa is a
psychologist trying to save lives; Edmundo is a hairdresser
who dreams of owning a car; Mario wishes to join the
Philharmonic; and Patricia is just trying survive each day.
Misfortune inevitably finds all of them, redirecting their lives
in ways that will ultimately surprise them. Winner of Spain's
prestigious Goya Award for Best Latin American Film.

Chamaco
Dir. Miguel Necoechea
(2009, 97 min., Mexico/USA, English w/ Spanish Subtitles)
Trapped in the tough life of Mexico City, Abner dreams of
becoming a professional boxer. Frank Irwin, an American
doctor who runs a clinic in the city, and his son Jimmy, an
Olympic boxing medalist whose pro career burnt out quickly,
come together to teach the kid the proper skills. In the
process, they struggle to overcome the differences that
damaged their relationship long ago. Director Miguel
Necoechea wrote and directed this inspiring film that features
Martin Sheen, Michael Madsen and four-time world champion
Marco Antonio Barrera.

Chica Busca Chica

Dir. Sonia Sebastian
(2009, 80 min., Spain, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Since its debut in 2007, this sexy and hilarious comedy has
emerged as Spain's most successful web series. Spain's
answer to "The L Word," "Chica Busca Chica" explores the
funny side of dating, cheating, and lesbian life in present-day
Madrid through the intertwining lives of its central characters,
nicknamed "the flirt," "the psycho," "the hetero," and "the
newbie." This special festival presentation collects the first
series of episodes as a feature-length film.

Cinco Dias Sin Nora *Opera Prima

Dir. Mariana Chenillo
(2008, 92 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Director Mariana Chenillo's impressive directorial debut is a
wonderfully dark comedy about a man who is confronted with
questions of faith, family, and love. The film opens with José
discovering Nora, his ex-wife, dead in her apartment. She
has committed suicide. Before her death, however, Nora
devised a plan to bring her family together and José back in
touch with his faith. As the plan is set into motion, José
becomes increasingly convinced that his wife is intent on
controlling him, even in death. But just as she devised, he
soon begins to face issues he has long avoided - his uneasy
relationship with his son, the absence of community in his life,
and his true feelings for Nora. Starring Enrique Arreola and
Cecilia Suárez (2008 SDLFF guest).

Cosas Insignificantes *Opera Prima

Dir. Andrea Martinez
(2009, 98 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Esmeralda is a teenager who works in a Mexico City
restaurant and has an unusual obsession. She collects items
either discarded or forgotten by strangers and keeps them in
a box under her bed. Fed up with the world, she finds solace
in her treasure box and makes up elaborate stories about the
people to whom they belong. One day, Dr. Gabrieli, a
neighbor, leaves behind a piece of paper containing an
important phone number. Through a series of events,
Esmeralda befriends the old man and begins to learn that true
human connections can only exist in reality. Starring Bárbara
Mori (2009 SDLFF guest).

Contracorriente
Dir. Javier Fuentes-León
(2009, 100 min., Perú-Colombia, Spanish w/ English
Subtitles)
In a small village on the north coast of Perú, Miguel, a
married fisherman, has an affair with Santiago, a painter who
is looked-down upon in the conservative town for being
agnostic and open about his homosexuality. When Santiago
accidentally drowns, his ghost returns to ask Miguel to find his
body and bury it according to the village rituals. This request
puts Miguel at a crossroads. If he fulfills his wishes, everyone
in town will find out about the affair, but if he doesn't, his
lover's soul will never rest in peace. Winner of the World
Cinema Dramatic Audience Award at the 2010 Sundance Film
Festival.

Cuestión de Principios
Dir. Rodrigo Grande
(2009, 110 min., Argentina, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Adalberto Castilla, a port employee with unwavering ethical
standards, is about to retire. His new boss, Silva, is an avid
collector of an old literary magazine called "Tertulias." To
complete his collection he needs issue #48, which Castilla
happens to own. Silva offers to buy it from him but the old
man refuses. In his words: "Not everything has a price tag."
Silva insists, making him lavish offers, but Castilla is intent on
teaching this "yuppie" a lesson in ethics. Written by popular
Argentine humorist Rodrigo Fontanarrosa and featuring acting
legends Federico Luppi and Norma Aleandro.

Dawson, Isla 10
Dir. Miguel Littin
(2009, 117 min., Chile, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
After the 1973 coup that deposed Allende and brought
Pinochet to power in Chile, the former members of his cabinet
were imprisoned in the Dawson Island prison camp. Enduring
hellish conditions, they developed strong bonds and relied on
each other for hope and strength. Two-time Academy-Award
nominated director Miguel Littin chronicles the ordeal of these
dissidents who were determined to survive and share the
story of their experiences with the world. Chile's official
submission to the 2010 Academy Awards. Starring Cristián
de la Fuente.

Don't Let Me Drown

Dir. Cruz Angeles
(2009, 105 min., USA, English)
Cruz Angeles' first feature is a moving testament to the power
of love and friendship in the face of tragedy. Lalo and
Stephanie are two Brooklyn kids, both of whom have been
personally affected by the 9/11 tragedy. She lost her sister in
the terrorist attack and his father works day and night
clearing debris from Ground Zero. After meeting at a mutual
friend's party at a local park, Lalo begins to pursue a still-
grieving, hesitant Stephanie. With patience, humor and
authentic emotion, Cruz shows the slow evolution of their
relationship, which provides them solace from the pain and
struggle of everyday life. Premiered at the 2009 Sundance
Film Festival. With Gina Torres, Damian Alcazar and Ricardo
Chavira ("Desperate Housewives").

The Dry Land

Dir. Ryan Piers Williams
(2010, 92 min., USA, English)
Popular actress America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty") produced and
stars in this haunting film about a U.S. soldier who returns
home to Texas after a stint in Iraq and struggles to readjust
to civilian life. Director Ryan Piers Williams researched the
subject for 5 years and renders a moving portrait of a man
who is unaware of the extent to which the war has damaged
him. Unable to find intimacy with his wife and given to
irrational behavior, he goes on a road trip to talk to find some
of his war buddies in the hope that they would help him
regain his memory of exactly what happened to him in Iraq.
Also starring Wilmer Valderrama and Jason Ritter.

Entre Nos
Dir. Gloria la Morte and Paola Mendoza
(2009, 82 min., USA, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Shortly after arriving in Queens, NY from Colombia, Mariana
and her two children are abandoned by her husband. After a
fruitless search for work, they take to the streets collecting
recyclables in order to make ends meet. Faced with
homelessness in the inhospitable landscape of a foreign city,
Mariana begins to build a community from which to draw
strength and support in this fierce tale of survival. This
inspiring festival favorite is based on the true story of
co-director Paola Mendoza's mother.

El Frasco
Dir. Alberto Lecchi
(2008, 97 min., Argentina/Spain, Spanish w/ English
Subtitles)
Perez is a shy, serious, and somewhat clumsy bus driver
whose habit of not speaking has earned him the nickname
"The Mute." A creature of habit, each day he travels the
same route, goes to the same restaurant and even orders the
same food. When he meets Romina, a goodhearted school
teacher, his routine is forever altered. An awkward, but
tender courtship develops which is ultimately threatened by a
mishap involving a urine sample jar! Starring Darío
Grandinetti and Leticia Bredice.
Gigante
Dir. Adrian Biniez
(2009, 84 min., Uruguay, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Jara, a heavy-set surveillance officer working the graveyard
shift, leads a dull and routine existence: he watches CCTV
monitors all night long, goes home to sleep on a sofa while
the television drones on in the background, solves crossword
puzzles, listens to heavy metal on his iPod and spends some
time with his nephew. On the weekends, he works as a
bouncer/doorman at a local discotheque. Things change when
he notices young cleaning woman, Julia on his monitors, and
he becomes fascinated with her to the point of obsession. He
starts to wait for her to come out in the morning after work
and shadows her through the streets of Montevideo. Winner
of three prizes at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival.

Io, Don Giovanni

Dir. Carlos Saura
(2009, 127 min,. Italy/Spain, Italian & German w/ English
Subtitles)
Master filmmaker Carlos Saura returns to narrative cinema
with this lush portrait of opera composer Lorenzo Da Ponte.
Once a priest, Da Ponte's affair with a woman (with whom he
fathered a child) and the subsequent opening of his own
brothel had him banished to Vienna. There, he fell into the
court and was introduced to the king's favorite composer,
Salieri, and to a newcomer named Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart. Seizing the opportunity to undermine his rival, Salieri
tricks Mozart into hiring this unknown libertine as his
librettist. However, da Ponte draws from his own sordid life
and the adventures of the infamous Giacomo Casanova to
help Mozart pen one of his most renowned compositions: Don
Giovanni. Photographed by the great Italian cinematographer
Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now, The Last Emperor).

Libertador Morales - El Justiciero *Opera Prima

Dir. Efterpi Charalambidis
(2009, 102 min., Venezuela, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Taxi driver by day and cloaked crusader at night, Libertador
Morales is an eccentric motorcycle hero intent on stopping a
street gang suspected of robbing a church. Venezuela's official
submission to the 2010 Academy Awards, "Libertador
Morales" is a film grounded in the real-life problems of crime
in Caracas. Accused of a heinous crime he did not commit,
Libertador is driven by a desire for vindication and an innate
sense of justice. Through the course of his adventure, he
adopts a zany cohort and finds something else to fight for:
love. With Rafael Gil and Alba Vallvé.

Un Lugar Lejano
Dir. Jose Ramon Novoa
(2009, 100 min., Venezuela/Argentina/Spain, Spanish w/
English Subtitles)
Julian, a famous photographer, has just turned 40 and is
resigned to the sadnees and loneliness of his insular life.
When diagnosed with terminal cancer hope recedes even
further from him. After dreaming of a photo he has never
taken, Julian sets off on a journey to find the image in the
photo. Stumbling upon a woman and a strange accident,
these new experiences will change his life forever. Starring
Tristan Ulloa.

La Mission
Dir. Peter Bratt
(2009, 117 min., USA, English)
An ex-con living in the urban Latino community of the Mission
District in San Francisco is forced to reconcile the life he
thought he had when he discovers his only son is gay. In an
exceptional performance, Benjamin Bratt takes on the lead
role of the reformed bad boy in this story of healing and
transformation. Directed by Peter Bratt, Benjamin's brother,
the film won acclaim at the 2009 San Francisco and Sundance
Film Festivals.

L'Estacio de l'Oblit
Dir. Christian Molina and Sandra Serna
(2009, 90 min., Spain, Catalan w/ English Subtitles)
In this affecting film from Spain, Domingo, a retired sailor,
and Pau, a troubled youth who has been sentenced to
community service, end up "serving time" in the retirement
home in which Domingo lives. These two tender souls
develop an unlikely friendship that will give new meaning to
their seemingly hopeless lives. From noted Catalan filmmaker
Christian Molina and first-time filmmaker Sandra Serna.

Morenita, El Escandalo *Opera Prima

Dir. Alan Jonsson Gavica
(2008, 92 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
This first film from director Alan Jonsson Gavica, "Morenita"
tells the story of Mateo, a humble young man who is forced to
engage in illicit activities in order to save his grandfather from
an illness. He agrees to smuggle drugs from Tijuana to San
Diego, using a method as ingenious as it is preposterous: he
employs racing pigeons as drug couriers. When his plan goes
awry, and facing death threats from a notorious Mexican drug
dealer, he hijacks the image of the venerated Virgin De
Guadalupe, causing pandemonium throughout Mexico.
Starring Dagoberto Gama and Maya Zapata, previous SDLFF
guests.

Musica en Espera *Opera Prima

Dir. Hernan A. Golfrid
(2009, 106 min., Argentina, Spanish w/ English subtitles)
Eziekiel is a composer with writer's block who must come up
with a tune for a job soon, or his mortgage will go unpaid.
While on hold with the bank he is inspired by the fleeting
sounds of a "muzak" tune. Desperate to hear it again he goes
to the bank and meets Paola, a very pregnant and very single
bank employee. Paola agrees to help Ezekiel find the "music
on hold" he is searching for, as long as he is willing to pose as
her boyfriend for the duration of a visit from her rather
conservative mother. This Argentine box office smash is a
well-acted and intelligent must for all lovers of the romantic
comedy genre. Starring veteran actors Norma Aleandro and
Diego Peretti.

Nevando Voy *Opera Prima

Dir. Candela Figueira and Maitena Muruzabal
(2008, 99 min., Spain, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
It's winter in a snow-chain factory and the orders are piling
up. When Javier, the supervisor, asks management for
reinforcements, three more employees arrive. At first the
atmosphere at the factory is as dreary as the frigid weather
outside. But things change when one of the employees, to
combat her absolute boredom, begins to break the rules little
by little. The others catch on but rather than report her, they
join in and transform their workplace into a festive
playground. This impressive first film by Candela Figueira and
Maitena Muruzabal captures factory life in a way rarely seen:
personal, flirtatious, introspective.

Nikte *U.S. Premiere

Dir. Ricardo Arnaiz
(2009, 86 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
This magical animated fable follows Nikté, an 11-year old girl
from pre-Columbian times who dreams of becoming a
powerful princess. After learning of an ancient prophecy
involving a Celestial Princess who will arrive to protect her
people, she pretends to be such a being. Much to her
surprise, everyone believes her story but what she doesn't
know is that she will be asked to embark on a dangerous
mission to save civilization. With the voices of Pedro
Armendariz Jr, Alex Lora and Maya Zapata.

No-Do
Dir. Elio Quiroga
(2009, 120 min., Spain, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Francesca is a pediatrician who suffers from postpartum
depression. Following the advice of friend and psychiatrist
Jean, Francesca and her husband Pedro move out of the city
to a new home. Unfortunately, the new house turns out not
to be the respite they hoped. Francesca soon begins to see
furtive figures and ghostly shadows everywhere. Jean and
Pedro are convinced that her visions are manifestations of her
illness but she believes that the house is possessed. This
stylish horror film is based on a true story. Starring Ana
Torrent ("The Other Boleyn Girl").

Norteado *Opera Prima

Dir. Rigoberto Pérezcano
(2009, 93 min., Mexico/Spain, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Andres, a farmer from the Mexican state of Oaxaca is
determined to gain entry into the United States in search of a
better life. When he reaches the border, he befriends Cata
and Ela, two women who run a convenience store in Tijuana,
who themselves have been abandoned by their husbands for
the lure of El Norte. After repeated failed attempts to get to
"the other side," he turns to his new friends for support and
they become his de-facto family. Roberto Pérezcano directed
this warm and compelling immigration drama about the
blurred lines that exist between nations and people.

Os Normais 2 *U.S. Premiere

Dir. Jose Alvarenga Jr.
(2009, 75 min., Brazil, Portuguese w/ English Subtitles)
In Rio de Janeiro, Vani and Rui have been together for many
years. But now they've reached a crisis of boredom with their
sex life so they decide to spice up the relationship by
engaging in one of their wildest fantasies: a "ménage à trois."
In their wanderings through Rio's uninhibited nightlife the
couple searches for a willing partner, meeting a karaoke
singer, a martial-arts champion, a French aristocrat, and a
"lady of the evening." These exotic encounters lead to
hilarious adventures. Starring Fernanda Torres and Luis
Fernando Guimarães.

Paradas Continuas *U.S. Premiere

Dir. Gustavo Loza
(2009, 110 min., Mexico, Spanish w/English subtitles)
Perico and Emilio are both teenagers with girlfriends and
high-testosterone levels, who are in desperate need of some
privacy. But they don't know where to go. They both live
with their parents, and the girls would never go to the
so-called "love motels." Alas, there are no lengths to which
these two will go to accomplish their goal. A VW van and an
adventurous spirit might help them solve their problem and in
the process turn them into successful entrepreneurs. From
SDLFF 2000 special guest Gustavo Loza ("Al Otro Lado").

Paraiso
Dir. Leon Ichaso
(2009, 106 min., USA, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
The dull life of Miami radio personality, Remigio Gallegos,
abruptly changes after he answers the phone to find out his
son, whom he's never met, is waiting for him at an
immigration office. Wearing a silver cross that belonged to
Remigio's mother, the young man brings a haunting past.
Directed by Leon Ichaso ("El Cantante"), "Paraiso" explores
generational and class divides within the Cuban exile
community of South Florida. Part thriller, part drama, part
existential romance, the film explodes with heart, color, music
and a desperate tale.

The Perfect Game *U.S. Premiere?

Dir. Wiliam Dear
(2009, 118 min., USA, English)
Based on a true story, this period drama chronicles events
that transpired in 1957 when a group of poor, shoeless kids
from Monterrey, Mexico stunned the world by making it to the
Little League World Series. Led by a priest and a former
Major League baseball prospect, the team travels to the U.S.
where they experience racism and nearly get deported.
Despite these injustices, they would not be deterred from
achieving their goal. Directed by William Dear ("Angels in the
Outfield"), this heartwarming family film is sure to bring back
memories of our local team's (the Chula Vista Park View
All-Stars) remarkable championship run in the 2009 Little
League World Series. With Clifton Collins, Jr., and Cheech
Marin.
El Regalo de la Pachamama *Opera Prima
Dir. Toshifumi Matsushita
(2009, 102 min., Bolivia/Japan, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Director Toshifumi Matsushita's debut feature film is a
spiritual tale set in Bolivia about a 13-year-old colchani who
embarks on his first caravan with his father. Leaving the
arresting scenery of the salt lake where they live, they travel
on the backs of llamas for months in order to trade the
precious mineral for other Andean products. Along the way,
the boy falls in love, learns about other indigenous cultures,
sees the ugly side of civilization and understands how deeply
connected he is to the land.

Regresa *U.S. Premiere

Dir. Alejandro Gonzalez Padilla
(2009, 93 min., Mexico, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
When her husband Ernesto throws himself into work and
refuses to start a family, Maria begins to think he is having an
affair and turns to hypnosis to help her understand her
relationship. But when the therapist ends the session, she
doesn't come back as herself. Instead, Maria is convinced she
is a Basque princess engaged to a prince from the 15th
century. Sarring Jaime Camil and Blanca Soto.

Solo Quiero Caminar

Dir. Agustin Diaz Yanes
(2009. 129 min., Spain / Mexico, Spanish w/ English
Subtitles)
In this stylish crime caper, Gloria, Aurora, Ana, and Paloma -
a fearless band of female bank robbers - stage an elaborate
job on the local Russian mob, but an injured Aurora gets left
behind and nabbed by the police. While Aurora does her
time, the three other women lie low. Ana reluctantly accepts
Mexican crime boss Felix's marriage offer, and her life soon
becomes a nightmare. Motivated by revenge, she begins to
plot a dangerous strike that will require the help of her old
friends. Starring Diego Luna, Adriana Gil, and Victoria Abril.

El Traspatio
Dir. Carlos Carerra
(2009, 122 min., Mexico/USA, English w/ Spanish Subtitles)
"El Traspatio" is a fictional account of the atrocities that
continue to occur in Ciudad Juárez. Police Captain Blanca
Bravo is sent to Ciudad Juárez from Mexico City to investigate
a series of unexplained murders on young women. Most of
the victims are low-paid laborers who have been drawn to
Ciudad Juárez by the possibility of work at the
American-owned factories that sprang up after the NAFTA
agreement went into effect. Blanca discovers an incompetent
and complicit police force, an indifferent local population, and
a seedy underworld. Will she be able to stop the savagery?
Mexico's official submission to the 2010 Oscars, starring Ana
de la Reguera and Jimmy Smits.

Los Viajes del Viento *Opera Prima

Dir. Ciro Guerra
(2009, 117 min., Colombia, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
Ignacio Carrillo is a vallenato singer who, after his wife's
sudden death, decides to find his old teacher to return his
accordion, which he thinks is cursed. Shot in 84 locations
across Colombia and evoking the magic realism of Gabriel
García Márquez, the film takes us on a journey of personal
discovery amidst a backdrop of rich, cultural traditions.
During his trip, Ignacio is joined by Fermín, a teenage admirer
who wishes to become a juglar like him. Jaded, Ignacio tries
to dissuade the kid but he may have to accept what destiny
has in store for both of them. Official Selection of the 2009
Cannes, San Sebastian, and Toronto Film Festivals, and
Colombia's official submission to the 2010 Oscars.

La Virgen Negra *Opera Prima

Dir. Ignacio Castillo Cottin
(2008, 120 min., Venezuela, Spanish w/ English Subtitles)
When a traditional sculpture of the Virgin Mary is replaced by
a "Black Virgin" at the church of a small Venezuelan fishing
village, strange things begin to happen. The sun stopps
setting, crime becomes non-existent, the ill are miraculously
cured, and life is magically transformed for the town's
citizens. A few months later, another change occurs, but this
time magic would not be on their side. Starring Carmen
Maura and Angelica Aragón.

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