2022 Latino Selections: The Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival – Latin Times

Last weekend, the Maysles Documentary Center in Harlem hosted the internationally acclaimed Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival — a celebration of diversity and women in film. The two-day festival celebrated its 25th anniversary with a full lineup of films from a diverse array of female filmmakers from around the globe with many Latino films represented.The Oscar-qualifying short films festival had an array of diverse films featuring not only Latino filmmakers, directors, and writers but also actors and Latino-focused stories. From the absolutely visually stunning “When We Arrive As Flowers,” to the heartfelt “Ro & the Stardust” the following films are sure to evoke emotions and enlightenment.We got to watch the film selections at last weekends enigmatic festival. Two of the acclaimed selections, “The Blue Drum” and “Ro & The Stardust” are part of Latino Lens, a partnership with Netflix to develop and produce projects by filmmakers of color.Here’s a recap of the films showcased:1. Chico VirtualChico Virtual is a narrative short about individuality, acceptance and coming to terms with the harsh realities of immigrant status. Javier, a young teenager about to graduate from High School tries to balance being an influencer and living up to his parents’ strict standards. The
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