33rd 'Reel' Latin America(n) Film Festival Lineup - Fall 2026
July 28, 2026Thursday, October 8, Floyd Theater
A Wolf Among Swans, 2024
A Wolf Among Swans follows the extraordinary journey of Thiago Soares, a young man from the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro who leaves hip hop behind to pursue classical ballet. Under the demanding guidance of Cuban mentor Dino Carrera, Thiago overcomes social, economic, and personal obstacles on his path to becoming a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. Based on a true story, the film explores resilience, artistic discipline, mentorship, and the transformative power of the arts.
Introduction TBD
Friday, October 9, Ekstrom Library W104
Zafari, 2024
Set against the backdrop of political and economic collapse, Zafari follows a family struggling to preserve dignity and hope amid growing scarcity and uncertainty. Blending realism with allegorical elements, the film offers a powerful reflection on survival, social fragmentation, and the psychological impact of crisis. Director Mariana Rondón crafts an unsettling portrait of a society pushed to its limits.
Introduction TBD
Thursday, October 15, Floyd Theater
ASCO: Without Permission, 2023
ASCO: Without Permission is a genre-defying documentary about the groundbreaking Chicano art collective ASCO, whose members transformed the cultural landscape of Los Angeles during the 1970s and 1980s. Blending activism, performance, photography, film, and visual art, ASCO challenged exclusion within museums, Hollywood, and mainstream media. Through an innovative mix of documentary and fiction, the film reexamines the group’s enduring influence on contemporary art and culture.
Introduction TBD
Friday, October 16, Ekstrom Library W104
Perez Rodriquez, 2024
Pérez Rodríguez is a sharp and humorous Dominican comedy that follows a modest government employee whose carefully ordered life begins to unravel through a series of unexpected events. Combining satire with social observation, the film examines bureaucracy, class aspirations, family dynamics, and the contradictions of contemporary Puerto Rican society.
Introduction TBD
Thursday, October 22, Floyd Theater
Perez Rodriquez, 2024
Pérez Rodríguez is a sharp and humorous Dominican comedy that follows a modest government employee whose carefully ordered life begins to unravel through a series of unexpected events. Combining satire with social observation, the film examines bureaucracy, class aspirations, family dynamics, and the contradictions of contemporary Puerto Rican society.
Introduction TBD
Friday, October 23, Ekstrom Library W104
Artificial Justice, 2024
Artificial Justice imagines a near future in which artificial intelligence plays an increasingly central role in the administration of justice. As technology promises efficiency and impartiality, ethical dilemmas emerge regarding accountability, bias, surveillance, and human responsibility. Blending science fiction with legal and political suspense, the film explores the consequences of delegating fundamental social decisions to machines.
Introduction TBD
Thursday, October 29, Floyd Theater
Artificial Justice, 2024
Artificial Justice imagines a near future in which artificial intelligence plays an increasingly central role in the administration of justice. As technology promises efficiency and impartiality, ethical dilemmas emerge regarding accountability, bias, surveillance, and human responsibility. Blending science fiction with legal and political suspense, the film explores the consequences of delegating fundamental social decisions to machines.
Introduction TBD
Friday, October 30, Ekstrom Library W104
ASCO: Without Permission, 2023
ASCO: Without Permission is a genre-defying documentary about the groundbreaking Chicano art collective ASCO, whose members transformed the cultural landscape of Los Angeles during the 1970s and 1980s. Blending activism, performance, photography, film, and visual art, ASCO challenged exclusion within museums, Hollywood, and mainstream media. Through an innovative mix of documentary and fiction, the film reexamines the group’s enduring influence on contemporary art and culture.
Introduction by Dr. Tomas Edison, Department of Classical and Modern Languages
Thursday, November 5, Floyd Theater
Zafari, 2024
Set against the backdrop of political and economic collapse, Zafari follows a family struggling to preserve dignity and hope amid growing scarcity and uncertainty. Blending realism with allegorical elements, the film offers a powerful reflection on survival, social fragmentation, and the psychological impact of crisis. Director Mariana Rondón crafts an unsettling portrait of a society pushed to its limits.
Introduction TBD
Friday, November 6, Ekstrom Library W104
A Wolf Among Swans, 2024
A Wolf Among Swans follows the extraordinary journey of Thiago Soares, a young man from the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro who leaves hip hop behind to pursue classical ballet. Under the demanding guidance of Cuban mentor Dino Carrera, Thiago overcomes social, economic, and personal obstacles on his path to becoming a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. Based on a true story, the film explores resilience, artistic discipline, mentorship, and the transformative power of the arts.
Introduction TBD