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February 2025


Black History Month is here, and it’s a time to celebrate, reflect, and amplify these voices. Our Pragda team has curated a special selection of films, each one offering a unique perspective on Afro-Latin heritage and themes that resonate with the spirit of this significant month.

Afro-Latin Filmmakers

Documenting Afro-Latin America

Afro-Latin Narratives

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Afro-Latin Filmmakers

An exclusive showcase celebrating the artistry of Afro-Latin filmmakers. These films bring unique voices and perspectives to the screen, redefining storytelling in global cinema.

An example of the brilliance of the new wave of Dominican cinema, director Gabriella A. Moses exposes how local social norms present the sexualization of young girls as a path to survival.

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Director Mayckell Pedrero Mariol captures the enduring strength of the Abakuá brotherhood, depicting how this Afro-Cuban community has preserved its traditions in the face of centuries of prejudice and secrecy.

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Director Michèle Stephenson reveals the pervasive mundanity of racist governance and how historical traumas haunt Dominicans of Haitian descent, who are pushed to the margins of social acceptance.

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Deaf filmmaker Daniela Muñoz Barroso embarks on a journey to Santiago de Cuba to uncover the legacy of Mafifa, a trailblazing female musician, finding inspiration and self-discovery along the way.

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Documenting Afro-Latin America

A powerful lineup of documentaries capturing real-life Afro-Latin stories. From community histories to personal journeys, these films reveal truths and celebrate heritage.

An exploration of machismo culture in the Dominican Republic through the eyes of the only three male ballet students in a class of 20 as they challenge traditional gender roles and entrenched cultural norms.

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The Haitian government makes a tourist destination out of the unspoiled beach of Île-à-Vache. Great for prosperity, but a nightmare for threatened local islanders, who unite to take destiny into their own hands.

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In this Afro-descendant village, Holy Week is celebrated with religious autonomy and free from clerical control, highlighting how marginalized communities navigate the complexities of faith, independence, and identity in a post-colonial world.

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A showcase of modern Cuban culture and the centuries of history that precede it, Heritage showcases characters who while living their “Cubanness” carry at the same time a rich, ancient cultural heritage that comes from afar.

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Afro-Latin Narratives

A collection of critically acclaimed and award-winning fictional narratives centered on Afro-Latin experiences. These captivating stories explore identity, culture, and resilience through dynamic, character-driven narratives. 

A sophisticated gem of the Dominican New Wave, Babygirl inverts the “maid as a second mother” narrative and explores class and race tensions with neat precision and calculated detachment.

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Laureana’s uncle will box in a world championship, so she talks the town into watching it live on TV. One problem: they have no electricity or a TV set. Colombia’s submission to the Academy Awards®.

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A young filmmaker returns to his hometown and attempts to reconnect with his father as the pandemic rapidly accelerates across Brazil. A Strange Path garnered critical acclaim and several awards at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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An Afro-Cuban woman gifted with the ability to see into the future finds herself in a crisis when her son decides to leave the country. A quiet and touching exploration of life’s uncertainties and the transformative power of acceptance.

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