Films & Events
Hispanic Heritage Month at The Nick
Description
Step into the vibrant world of Hispanic culture this Hispanic Heritage Month at The Nick! Every Monday from September 15 – October 15 we will be showcasing films that pay tribute to the rich and diverse heritage of the Hispanic community. From heartwarming tales to riveting dramas, our curated collection of films will take you on a cinematic journey through history, art, love, and resilience. Before the screening of Buena Vista Social Club we will have a live band, Crespo Cuban Band, playing some tunes before the film at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets for all Hispanic Heritage Month films are free but must be reserved through the links below.
Schedule
Sep 18
Maria Full of Grace
A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately-needed money for her family.
Sep 25
Frida
A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
Oct 02
Buena Vista Social Club
Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers.
Before the screening of Buena Vista Social Club we will have a live band, Crespo Cuban Band, playing some tunes before the film at 6:00 p.m.
Oct 09
Gloria
A story set in Santiago and centered on Gloria, a free-spirited older woman, and the realities of her whirlwind relationship with a former naval officer whom she meets out in the clubs.