This year, the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival delivered some great treats, including a special screening of the new indigenous-themed film Gangland, starring Lou Diamond Phillips. Now, when CLAIFF screened the movie, it went by the title Keep Quiet, a title I honestly prefer, but that doesn’t change my opinion of the movie at… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026: GANGLAND: A Solid Thriller
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CLAIFF 2026 Feature Documentary/Filmmaker Interview: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival hosted the Austin Premiere of Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon, a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano, known to millions as Maria, a character from Sesame Street. This is a very engaging documentary that provides viewers with many interesting stories from Sonia about her life, from her childhood… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026 Feature Documentary/Filmmaker Interview: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
CLAIFF 2026 – Documental de largometraje /Entrevista al Cineasta: Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon
Cine las Américas International Film Festival presentó el estreno en Austin de Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon, un documental de largometraje sobre Sonia Manzano, conocida por millones como María, un personaje de Sesame Street. Este es un documental muy atractivo y brinda a los espectadores muchas historias interesantes de Sonia sobre su vida… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026 – Documental de largometraje /Entrevista al Cineasta: Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon
CLAIFF 2026: AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
On May 13, 2026, the 28th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival kicked off its event with a wonderful documentary about Chicano playwright and director Luis Valdez. Writer/director David Alvarado takes his audience through the story of Valdez, from his childhood as a migrant farm worker in Delano, California, to his emergence as a… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026: AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
CLAIFF 2026: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
In 1969, Sesame Street hit the airwaves on PBS and forever changed children’s television programming. Known for its progressive approach to educating children, the show became well-known for promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion. This quality is clearly defined by its multicultural casting of human actors of various races, ethnicities, and cultures. Actor Sonia Manzano joined… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
Cine Las Americas 2026: Award Winning American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Captivates
The Opening Night Film for the 28th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival was American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado (Bill Nye: Science Guy, The Immortalists). Joining Mr. Alvarado on the red-carpet festivities was Daniel “Danny” Valdez, actor /brother to Luis Valdez. This was the Austin Premiere, following its… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2026: Award Winning American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Captivates
Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
¡Videos Musicales! celebra la creatividad cinematográfica de músicos y cineastas latine/x e indígenas que utilizan esta forma para contar historias, preservar la cultura y empujar los límites creativos. Abarcando Argentina, Colombia y Estados Unidos, con sonidos que van desde el Latin Alternative y la Cumbia hasta el Zydeco y el Folk, cantados en inglés, español… Continue reading Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos
¡Videos Musicales! is a showcase dedicated to highlighting the cinematic artistry of Latine/x and Indigenous musicians and filmmakers. The event spotlights how these creators use music videos to tell stories, preserve culture, and push creative boundaries. Featuring works from Argentina, Colombia, and the United States, the showcase includes music styles such as Latin Alternative, Cumbia,… Continue reading Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos
Cine las Americas Fest News: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Returns for 28th Year in Austin, TX
oin filmmakers and cinephiles at the 28th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF28), taking place May 13 – 17, 2026, at the Austin Film Society Cinema. The Opening Night film is the Austin premiere of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado. Winner of the 2026 Sundance Audience Award… Continue reading Cine las Americas Fest News: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Returns for 28th Year in Austin, TX
CLAIFF 27 Movie Review: QUERIDO TROPICAL (BELOVED TROPIC)
On my third night of the festival, I watched a film that hit a little close to home. From Panamanian director Ana Endara comes a film that examines the challenges of caring for an older adult whose mental state is declining due to dementia. The movie also portrays the challenges that undocumented immigrants may face… Continue reading CLAIFF 27 Movie Review: QUERIDO TROPICAL (BELOVED TROPIC)