2023 | Color | 90:00 An exploration of the experiences of the first Black astronauts. Featuring interviews from Ed Dwight, Guion Bluford, Charles Bolden, and Victor Glover, the documentary spotlights these pioneers’ oft-omitted narratives of racial injustice and their present-day realities. This film weaves together archival footage of US space expeditions, Afrofuturist cultural milestones, and stories told by Black astronauts themselves. Country: Estados Unidos Direction: Cortés; Lisa, Hurtado de Mendoza; Diego Script: Mark Monroe Production: Carolyn Bernstein, Keero Birla, Alex Bowen, Lisa Cortes, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, Leland Melvin, Mark Monroe, Aly Parker Photography: Diego Hurtado de Mendoza Sound: Danny Clayton, Rusty Dunn, Joe Earle, Justin Hennard, Scott Szabo, Robin Warren Music: Jongnic Bontemps, Anna Drubich Participation year at FICM: 2023
2023 | Color | 90:00 An exploration of the experiences of the first Black astronauts. Featuring interviews from Ed Dwight, Guion Bluford, Charles Bolden, and Victor Glover, the documentary spotlights these pioneers’ oft-omitted narratives of racial injustice and their present-day realities. This film weaves together archival footage of US space expeditions, Afrofuturist cultural milestones, and stories told by Black astronauts themselves. Country: Estados Unidos Direction: Cortés; Lisa, Hurtado de Mendoza; Diego Script: Mark Monroe Production: Carolyn Bernstein, Keero Birla, Alex Bowen, Lisa Cortes, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, Leland Melvin, Mark Monroe, Aly Parker Photography: Diego Hurtado de Mendoza Sound: Danny Clayton, Rusty Dunn, Joe Earle, Justin Hennard, Scott Szabo, Robin Warren Music: Jongnic Bontemps, Anna Drubich Participation year at FICM: 2023
Naza Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. See More
5 de chocolate y 1 de fresa Esperanza is a young novice living in a quiet convent full of old nuns. After eating some “special” mushrooms, innocent Esperanza becomes modern and psychedelic Brenda: a subversive girl who raids a high-society party, sings subversive songs and charms young fellows. See More
The Buzz During a live national television interview, Verónica, a famous and widely admired actress, struggles to uphold the image of a perfect life as her inner world fractures under the weight of private abuse. Trapped between silence, fear, and a sudden panic attack, she must decide whether to continue performing the illusion—or break the cycle in front of everyone. See More
The Morelia International Film Festival Kicked Off Its 24th Edition with CAMPEÓN GABACHO by Jonás Cuarón 10 · 16 · 26 FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26 Enjoy All the Free Events That the 24th FICM Has in Store for You! 10 · 16 · 26 Night of the Dead Celebration Week: A Tradition Learned Through Our Hands 10 · 14 · 26
The Morelia International Film Festival Kicked Off Its 24th Edition with CAMPEÓN GABACHO by Jonás Cuarón 10 · 16 · 26
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26
