LatinReel

Latin Reel is a year-round social impact initiative in the intersection of social justice and film.

Latin Reel is a social impact initiative at the intersection of social justice and film. Developed to foster understanding, inspire cross-cultural discussions, and generating long-lasting change throughout New York City and beyond. Latin Reel highlights unique perspectives and supports filmmakers who are breaking down stereotypes while going beyond raising awareness through thought-provoking storytelling to create large-scale impact.

05/01/2026

During a driving lesson, two Cuban siblings: a newly arrived trans woman (Lola Bosch) and her estranged conservative brother (Ariel Texidó), face each other for the first time in years, with Miami passing silently outside the windows.

Tropical Park by Hansel Porras will have its NY Premiere on May 3 at the Museum of Moving Image as past of the 206 First Look.

Director Hansel Porras and producer Hannah Imbert in attendance.

04/28/2026

Bitter after losing his job, Venezuelan expat, Jonathan, plans a holiday to Panama City before his spinal surgery. Paraplegic and unable to travel far on his own, he recruits a down-on-her-luck actress and a cynical pl***oy as makeshift aides for the journey from Mexico City.

Watch Espina, directed by Daniel Poler on April 30, 6pm at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan as part of the 2026 ReelAbilities Film Festival.

11/06/2025

Renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel partners with Coro de Manos Blancas, a choir of deaf performers in Venezuela, to stage Beethoven’s opera Fidelio. As the choir prepares for their innovative performance, the film follows them through auditions, rehearsals, and personal stories of resilience in the face of anti-deaf discrimination.

El Coro de las Manos
US Premiere. DOC NYC
Thursday, November 20, 6:30pm
📍 IFC Center

The US premiere of El Canto de las Manos is presented in collaboration with NY Phil, Lincoln Center and The Juilliard School.

For tickets: Visit docnyc.net

11/05/2025

Set in Mexico’s heartland, this urgent investigative documentary follows a group of women who uncover radioactive contamination in their water after three young girls die of leukemia.

The Age of Water
NYC Premiere. DOC NYC
Thursday, November 20, 7pm
📍Village East by Angelika

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors Alfredo Alcántara and Isabel Alcántara Atalaya and producer Lindsay Perna.

For tickets: Visit docnyc.net

10/30/2025

Vivid dreams and ghostly visits from Brazilian director João Vieira Torres’ grandmother compel him to explore the stories of the women in his family, many of whom were victims of violence.

Aurora
North American Premiere. DOC NYC
Friday, November 14, 6:15pm
📍Village East by Angelika

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director João Vieira Torres and producer Marina Meliande.

For tickets: Visit docnyc.net

10/29/2025

With intimate stories from music legends and loved ones, rare archival footage, and unforgettable songs, this film celebrates a fearless artist who sang truth to power beautifully.

Para Vivir
North American Premiere. DOC NYC
Sunday, November 16, 4:15pm
📍Village East by Angelika

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Fabien Pisani, producer Carlos Sosa, and editor Clementina Mantellini.

For tickets: Visit docnyc.net

10/28/2025

Twenty years after it first charmed its way into audiences’ hearts, DOC NYC presents a retrospective screening of Marilyn Agrelo and Amy Sewell’s classic about NYC public school fifth-graders competing in the extracurricular world of ballroom dancing.

Mad Hot Ballroom
20th Anniversary
Special Presentation

Saturday, November 15, 4:15pm
📍Village East by Angelika

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Marilyn Agrelo, producer/writer Amy Sewell, editor Sabine Krayenbuehl, and film protagonists Yomaira Reynoso (teacher from Washington Heights) and Alejandro Mejia (star student from Washington Heights).

For tickets: Visit docnyc.net

10/24/2025

Pedro, a claims adjuster navigating Mexico’s corrupt insurance industry, spends his days probing tragedies while resisting pressure to manipulate the truth.

Loss Adjustment
North America Premiere
Friday, November 14, 9:35pm
📍Village East by Angelika

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Miguel Calderón and producer Andrea Paasch.

For tickets: Visit docnyc.net

10/23/2025

✨ Latin Reel is thrilled to be back partnering with DOC NYC 2025! ✨

We’re so proud to continue uplifting underrepresented voices and connecting our communities through stories that inspire, challenge, and unite. Huge thanks to the DOC NYC team and all the filmmakers who make this space so special. We can’t wait to celebrate another incredible lineup together.

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