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East Side Sushi

Sat, 08 Mar 2014

Years of working in the food industry have made Juana, a working-class Latina, a chef of speed and skill. Searching for financial stability, she stumbles into a high-energy, male-dominated Japanese cuisine kitchen. The new atmosphere re-ignites her passions for food and life and makes her hungry to get mixed up in the flavors of this new world.

Ends and Means

Wed, 23 Jul 2025

A Mexican housekeeper is forced to confront her past when a cartel boss appears on her doorstep.

Growing Fangs

Fri, 28 May 2021

Val Garcia, a Mexican-American teen who is half human/half vampire, has had to keep her identity a secret from both worlds. But when her human best friend shows up at her monster-infested school, she has to confront her truth, her identity, and herself.

The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez

Wed, 31 Jan 2024

Follow the exceptional spirit and drive of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Tatiana Suarez as she prepares to reenter the cage after nearly four years away from the sport. Suarez reflects on her journey from wrestling prodigy to professional athlete and the legacy she leaves young women, particularly those in the Latina community.

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

Sat, 21 Jun 2025

STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON is a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano — known to millions as “Maria” from SESAME STREET. The film follows Sonia’s remarkable journey, from a young girl in the South Bronx finding refuge in television, to becoming the first Latina on American TV in a regular role, through 44 years on screen on SESAME STREET, and now as a creator of ALMA'S WAY. Featuring interviews with luminaries, original animation, and scripted scenes that blend humor and heart, this inspirational documentary invites viewers to learn once again from this beloved icon.

A Wedding to Diego

Mon, 16 Dec 2024

A spin on the classic marriage film from Miracle Valenzuela Everett about a Latine non-binary sober writer, and their trans-masculine fiancé, who happens to be a hot mess. During their separate bachelorx parties, the two have a dysfunctional phone call that leaves them wondering if they will make it down the aisle.

Marcella Arguello: Bitch, Grow Up!

Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Arguello couples her larger-than-life stage presence with her brutally honest take on post-pandemic hook ups and why broke men are better in bed, an exploration of how “Beauty and the Beast” triggered an epiphany, and a self-reflection on her middle school D.A.R.E. essay.

With My Fingers

Fri, 27 Oct 2023

Death appears to a suicidal mother and tries to convince her that she has more to live for.

Victoria

Wed, 02 Aug 2023

Victoria falls in love with a girl with whom they cross paths. Judith finds something unique in her and they decide to create a relationship, although Victoria fears the conflict that will arise at home and its consequences.

Feminine Singular

Tue, 07 Nov 2023

A documentary featuring 30 Argentinian women aged between 4 and 80, sharing their stories of resilience, strength, and unique perspectives on womanhood through performance art.

MANERA

Wed, 14 Dec 2022

Ways of Being Home ~ Between Northfield & Maltrata

Fri, 15 May 2020

Ways of Being Home explores the immigrant experience from the perspective of the Mexican community living in Northfield, a college town in southern Minnesota. Most members of this immigrant community, about 70% or more, trace their roots back to Maltrata, a small agricultural municipality nestled in the mountains of the state of Veracruz.

Entre Nos: About Last Night

Fri, 13 Dec 2019

Comedians Marlena Rodriguez and Kim Congdon perform in front of a live audience in this edition of HBO Latino's Entre Nos stand-up specials. Playful and fast-paced, the show features a lot of commentary on dating and hooking up, from the perspective of some of the funniest working comics today who, yes, also happen to be Latina!

Black or Latina

Thu, 06 Jun 2019

A Colombian actress named Zahinabu is finally having her first audition in New York, for a Latina role. It could be the opportunity that she has been waiting for since she arrived to US. But the audition takes a different direction when the casting group needs to consider the great audition from this Latina woman who doesn't look like a "latina".

Our Ingredients: Corn

Wed, 25 Sep 2019

Food is a unifying force across our communities. In this short film, we share the stories of three Latinos - each from a different country but now living in the same American city - who come together to share flavors of their homeland, all of which include one central ingredient.