Activism and Social Movements

Book powerful documentaries and narrative films that chronicle historic and contemporary social movements in Latin America and Spain, capturing the courage and creativity of those fighting for justice and democratic rights.

Engage with filmmakers who share personal testimonies and critical reflections on the ongoing struggles for equality, freedom, and social transformation.

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DIRECTORS: Carlos Hagerman and Jorge Villalobos

FILM: Home is Somewhere Else

RELATED SUBJECTS: 

Activism, Afro-Latin America, Culture + Identity, Family, Immigration + Exile, International Politics, Latinx, Sociology, Youth

DIRECTOR: Isabel Herguera

FILM: Sultana’s Dream

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Anthropology, Basque Studies, Cinema Studies, Culture + Identity, Religion + Spirituality, Sociology, Visual Arts + Literature, Women

DIRECTOR: Amber Bay Bemak

FILM: 100 Ways to Cross a Border

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Body Image, Culture + Identity, Dance Music Performing Arts, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Modern History, Visual Arts + Literature

DIRECTOR: Tiffany Rhynard

FILM: Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Activism, Family, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Culture + Identity, Human Rights, Immigration + Exile, International Politics, Latinx, LGBTQ+

DIRECTOR: Eriberto Gualinga

FILM: Helena from Sarayaku

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Activism, Anthropology, Culture + Identity, Environment and Sustainability, Indigenous Peoples,  International Politics, Women, Youth

DIRECTOR: Paola Calvo and Patrick Jasim

FILM: Luchadoras

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Body Image, Culture + Identity,  Family, Human Rights, Immigration + Exile, Sociology, Women

DIRECTOR: Pavel Giroud

FILM: The Padilla Affair

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Literature, Bullying + Violence, Activism, Criminal Justice, Culture + Identity, Sociology, Human Rights, International Politics, History

DIRECTORS: Júlia Mariano, Éthel Oliveira

FILM: Seeds: Black Women in Power

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Activism, Afro-Latin America, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, International Politics, LGBTQ+, Modern History, Sociology, Women

DIRECTOR: Marc Wiese

FILMS: This Stolen Country of Mine

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Activism, Anthropology, Audio Description, Criminal Justice, Culture + Identity, Global Economy, Indigenous Peoples, International Politics

DIRECTORS: Victor Fraga and Valnei Nunes

FILM: The Coup d’État Factory

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Bullying + Violence, Human Rights, International Politics, Modern History, Sociology

DIRECTOR: Carlos Oteyza

FILM: I Am the People: Venezuela Under Populism

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Activism, Bullying + Violence, Criminal Justice, Education, Global Economy, Immigration + Exile, International Politics, Modern History, Sociology

DIRECTOR: Soledad San Julian

FILM: Persistent Woman

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Women, Activism, Environment,
Global Economy, Indigenous Peoples

“A fantastic opportunity to share our culture with students on campus who might not otherwise have access to these cinematic masterpieces. We hosted engaging Q&A sessions for each film…”

– Camila Bentancur, Professor, College of Motion Picture Arts, Florida State University

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If you are interested in a specific film and director you don’t see here, contact us and we’ll inquire for you.