• Experience a Story of Family and Acceptance in “My Straight Son”

    The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 1545 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Experience a moving story of family, identity and acceptance during a screening of "My Straight Son" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Diego is preparing to make his relationship with Fabrizio official when his teenage son, Armando, unexpectedly arrives from Spain. As father and son work to rebuild their relationship...

  • Dive into an Unexpected Comedy with “Once Upon a Fish”

    Vecinos Cafe and Lounge 208 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

    Dive into an unexpected chain of misadventures during a screening of "Once Upon a Fish" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Frustrated writer Ben reaches a personal crisis when a neighbor's simple request unexpectedly changes the course of his day. What follows is an increasingly absurd series of encounters involving...

  • Gainesville Latino Film Festival Children’s Festival

    Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Discover a story of family heritage and identity during the Gainesville Latino Film Festival Children's Festival at the Matheson Museum. "My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin" follows 10-year-old Noboru as he turns to his grandfather Hideo to learn more about his family's past. Their conversations reveal Hideo's experiences as a Japanese...

  • Follow a Journey Home to Puerto Rico in “The Fishbowl”

    Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Follow a deeply personal journey home during a screening of "The Fishbowl / La pecera" at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. As her cancer progresses, Noelia returns to her native Vieques, Puerto Rico, determined to make her own choices about her future. Reconnecting with friends and family, she faces her...