Films & Events

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of powerful storytelling through the lens of Yulian Martínez-Escobar, a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Charleston, SC. Martínez-Escobar’s unique perspective as a traveler and observer of diverse cultures is evident in each of the films in this feature. Through soccer, salsa, and the hands that harvest our food, his work offers a heartfelt and vivid portrayal of the Hispanic experience in unexpected places. Thanks to our series sponsor, SC Commission for Minority Affairs, tickets are only $5!

Featured Films:

Our Sunday (19 min) – Soccer unites people from different walks of life. Follow the stories of four individuals from around the globe who have found community and connection through the game in Charleston, SC.

“LLegó Federico y su Salsa” (33 min) – This documentary delves into the life of Federico Betancourt, Venezuela’s pioneer of Salsa music. Now retired and living in South Carolina, Federico’s legacy as “El Rey del Güiro” and the first musician to popularize the term “Salsa” lives on.

Invisible Hands (8 min) – Witness the daily lives of Mexican migrant farm workers in rural South Carolina. This intimate short film captures their unseen but crucial labor that brings food to American tables, set against the backdrop of a town deeply rooted in its Confederate past.

Join us for this insightful event as we honor Hispanic culture and explore the diverse narratives that shape our world.

60 min.