Yocelyn Riojas

5 Films Directed by Latinas You Need to Watch

01

Real Women Have Curves

Patricia Cardoso from Colombia directed Real Women Have Curves featuring America Ferrera. 

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Real Women Have Curves

It is about. a teenager trying to reconcile her ambitions with her family’s expectations. 

02

Pelo Malo

Venezuelan director and wrtier Mariana Rondón is known for her film Pelo Malo.

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Pelo Malo

A nine-year-old boy's obsession with straightening his hair elicits homophobic panic in his mother.

03

Chasing Papi

Chasing Papi was directed by Linda Mendoza best known for producing Ugly Betty

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Chasing Papi

A successful executive has three girlfriends in different states. When they decide to visit him in L.A., he's in big trouble.

04

Endgame

Directed by Carmen Marrón, Endgame captures real-life chess triumph of Latino school.

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Endgame

An inspirational film loosely based on a real story of a Latino teacher in Brownsville, TX, who uses chess to transform  his students into state champions.

05

Under the  Same Moon

Directed by Patricia Riggen, Under the Same Moon highlights the struggles of a young boy from Mexico. 

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Under the  Same Moon

He attempts to cross into the U.S. illegally in order to find his mother after his grandmother passes away. 

Which movie will you watch first?