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SUMMARY:Cine Boricua: Stories from the Archipelago for the Diaspora and the World
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Chicago Latino Film Festival\, Puerto Rican filmmakers come together to connect with the diaspora and share insights. \n\n\n\n\nPuerto Rican Cinema in Chicago \nArbol de Plata PR and Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center are proud to present: \nCine Boricua: Stories from the Archipelago for the Diaspora and the World \nAs part of the @chilatinofilm\, Puerto Rican filmmakers come together to connect with the diaspora and share insights into their creative journeys\, the challenges of independent production\, and the future of Puerto Rican storytelling on screen. \nThis panel will explore:\n• Creative processes behind Puerto Rican films\n• Overcoming challenges in independent filmmaking\n• The diaspora as both audience and cultural bridge\n• The role of women filmmakers in shaping these narratives \nParticipants\nModerator: Glorimar Marrero Sánchez creator of @lapecerapelicula\nPanelists: \n• Heixan Robles –Borealis\n• Annabelle Mullen –@Amor\n• Iván Dariel Ortiz – De Tal Palo(virtual) \nFestival Screenings\n• @borealisthemovie April 17 & 18\n• @arrobaamoroficial April 23 & 24\n• @detalpalomovieApril 24 & 25 \nA space to connect\, reflect\, and explore the creative minds behind Puerto Rican cinema. Bilingual event. \n\n\nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/cine-boricua-stories-from-the-archipelago-for-the-diaspora-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Film
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SUMMARY:CINE MAC – Tour
DESCRIPTION:Inglés \n(Español abajo) \nSRBCC welcomes the CINE MAC – Tour in partnership with the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico’s LA18 Audiovisual Unit\, a powerful program centering memory\, resistance\, and Boricua cultural expression through documentary and video art. The lineup includes Palafito: Un Tributo a Quienes Resistieron by Rhett Lee García; Rito de Paso by Pedro Iván Bonilla (tracing artist Helen Ceballos’ creative and political process); Treinta Años en un Día by José Raúl Ortiz (in dialogue with an installation by Ada del Pilar Ortiz); the music video “Ah\, Eh\, Mis Barriles” – Son del Batey by Omarys Font Torres (sponsored by Jesús Cepeda Brenes); Grito en la Pared by Kyle A. Rosado Rodríguez and Nahmyr Zayas Rivas; and a suite of four works—Tejiendo la Raíz\, Color[rizado]\, Despierto\, Respiro\, Pienso\, and Facetas—created through the 2024 Professional Training Workshops in Audiovisual Production. Free RSVP. \n FREE RSVP  \n  \n  \nEspañol \nSRBCC da la bienvenida a la CINE MAC – Tour en colaboración con la Unidad Audiovisual LA18 del Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico\, un extraordinario programa de presentaciones fílmicas que se centran en la memoria\, la resistencia y la expresión cultural boricua a través del documental y el videoarte. La selección incluye Palafito: Un Tributo a Quienes Resistieron de Rhett Lee García; Rito de Paso de Pedro Iván Bonilla (que recorre el proceso creativo y político de la artista Helen Ceballos); Treinta Años en un Día de José Raúl Ortiz (en diálogo con una instalación de Ada del Pilar Ortiz); el video musical “Ah\, Eh\, Mis Barriles” – Son del Batey de Omarys Font Torres (patrocinado por Jesús Cepeda Brenes); Grito en la Pared de Kyle A. Rosado Rodríguez y Nahmyr Zayas Rivas; y un conjunto de cuatro obras—Tejiendo la Raíz\, Color[rizado]\, Despierto\, Respiro\, Pienso y Facetas—creadas como parte de los Talleres de Formación Profesional 2024 en Producción Audiovisual. RSVP gratis. \n  \n FREE RSVPYour Content Goes Here
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/cine-mac-tour/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Marisé Álvarez | Nunca Digas Nunca: A Comedy Special
DESCRIPTION:ENGLISHE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENGLISH\n\nActor\, writer\, and comedian Marisé “Tata” Álvarez brings her stand-up film Nunca Digas Nunca (Never Say Never) to the BoriCorridor Tour. Recorded live at the historic Teatro Shorty Castro in San Juan\, the special now reaches the big screen with Álvarez’s sharp humor and unmistakable honesty. She reflects on life in Los Angeles\, the realities of sharing a home\, why she doesn’t want to be a mother\, and her relationship with her father\, Pito Álvarez.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA comedy special that blends personal stories with bold wit\, Nunca Digas Nunca offers an evening of laughter\, truth\, and heartfelt storytelling. \nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center is proud to partner with BorriCorridor as a Community Co-Presenter \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFully compatible with SRBCC’s decades-long work as a creative hub serving Boricua artists\, BoriCorridor aims to connect a vast network of cultural workers in the U.S. and serve as a tool for Puerto Rican artists in the archipelago and the diaspora to reach out\, collaborate and showcase their work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn initiative produced by Ágora Cultural Architects with the support of The Mellon Foundation and in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico’s Master in Cultural Management and Administration program researchers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15 min. – Standup\n50 min. – Nunca digas Nunca – Especial de comedia \nFilm in Spanish with subtitles in English. \n20 min. – Q&A/Meet & Greet \nInfo: \nCall 787-200-7110 or write to us at info@boritix.com\nCall Center hours:\nMonday – Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (AST)\nSaturdays from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (AST) \n\n\n \n\n \nESPAÑOL\nLa actriz\, escritora y comediante Marisé “Tata” Álvarez presenta su especial de comedia para cine\, Nunca Digas Nunca\, en la gira BoriCorridor. Grabado en vivo en el histórico Teatro Shorty Castro en San Juan\, este especial llega ahora a la pantalla grande con el humor agudo y la honestidad inconfundible de Álvarez. Reflexiona sobre su vida en Los Ángeles\, las realidades de compartir un hogar\, por qué no quiere ser madre y sobre su relación con su padre\, Pito Álvarez. Un especial de comedia que mezcla historias personales con ingenio\, Nunca Digas Nunca ofrece una velada de risas\, verdades y relatos conmovedores. \n\nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center se enorgullece de colaborar con BoriCorridor como Co-Presentador Comunitario. \nTotalmente compatible con las décadas de trabajo de SRBCC como un centro creativo al servicio de artistas boricuas\, BoriCorridor busca conectar una amplia red de trabajadores culturales en los Estados Unidos y servir como una herramienta para que artistas puertorriqueños del archipiélago y la diáspora puedan conectarse\, colaborar y presentar su trabajo. \nUna iniciativa producida por Ágora Cultural Architects\, con el apoyo de The Mellon Foundation\, y en colaboración con investigadores del programa de Maestría en Gerencia y Administración Cultural de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. \n15 min. – Stand-up\n50 min. – Nunca Digas Nunca – Especial de comedia \nPelícula en español con subtítulos en inglés. \n20 min. – Sesión de preguntas y respuestas / Meet & Greet \nInformación:\nLlame al 787-200-7110 o escríbanos a info@boritix.com \nHorario del Call Center:\nLunes a viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. (AST)\nSábados de 2:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. (AST) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/marise-alvarez-nunca-digas-nunca-a-comedy-special/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Film,Theater
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SUMMARY:PICC Flow: A Short Film by Ama Ríos
DESCRIPTION:Ama regresa… Luego de un diagnóstico de Cáncer de Leucemia AML en Septiembre del 2021 y par de golpes personales incluidos por el la’o\, Ama se lanza a la aventura de\, una vez más\, convertir el dolor en arte. “Picc Flow” es el primer tema con video musical que lanza desde su diagnóstico y es el track #4 de 7 temas que componen un movimiento titulado “Picc Flow Suite”\, creada y desarrollada por el productor David Marrero de oXLab production. \nAma comes back… After a Leukemia AML Cancer diagnosis on September 2021\, Ama embarks on the adventure of\, once again\, turning pain into art. “Picc Flow” is the first song with a music video released since her diagnosis and is track #4 of 7 songs that make up a movement titled “Picc Flow Suite”\, created and developed by producer David Marrero of oXLab production. \n  \nTickets\n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/pic-flow-a-short-film-by-ama-rios/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Film
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SUMMARY:Cinema on the Road Day 2: Julia Vive
DESCRIPTION:“Cinema on the Road” presented by Adoc PR in collaboration with SRBCC: \nSunday\, May 4th at SRBCC (4048 W. Armitage Ave.) \n4:00 PM – Reception with wine and empanadas \n4:15 PM – Short film from the Adoc Series \n4:35 PM – Introduction by Director Álvaro Calderón \n4:40 PM – Screening of Julia VIVE \n6:10 PM – Q&A with the director \n6:20 PM – End of the Program \nFilm in Spanish\, with English subtitles. \n“Julia VIVE” is a feature-length Puerto Rican film that harmoniously combines the educational function of the documentary genre with the lyricism and strength of the narrative genre\, offering a new and contemporary perspective on our acclaimed poet and patriot JULIA DE BURGOS. \nThe educational segments include interesting interviews (enriched with abundant visual elements from her era) with renowned academic and cultural figures from Puerto Rico and other countries\, who are very knowledgeable about JULIA’s legacy and her historical context. \nThe scenes of dramatic reenactments were produced with great care and professionalism in all aspects\, including performances by a magnificent cast\, as well as many production values such as costumes\, makeup and hair\, filming locations\, props\, and the carefully recreated ambiance of her era. \nThis integration of genres helps strengthen our film and present today’s and future generations with a rich artistic piece filled with various nuances\, honoring the great legacy of JULIA and reaffirming her relevance—inspirational and alive—in our present and future. We are honored to have the supportive and enthusiastic backing of Julia de Burgos’s family. \n  \nFREE RSVP\n  \nShort film before the screening of Julia Vive: \nMetamorfosis – Another youth-produced short film from Documentar la Memoria documenting how a community in the municipality of Orocovis transforms an abandoned school into a cultural and educational hub. \nThis powerful selection highlights the artistic vision and social conscience of Puerto Rican filmmakers. From environmental justice to cultural heritage\, these stories inspire reflection and reconnection across borders.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/cinema-on-the-road-day-2-julia-vive/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T203000
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SUMMARY:Cinema on the Road Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Since its founding in 2011\, AdocPR has played a key role in shaping the island’s documentary film landscape\, fostering collaboration among filmmakers\, scholars\, students\, and professionals committed to telling Puerto Rico’s most urgent and heartfelt stories. Through Cinema on the Road\, AdocPR continues its mission of making documentary film accessible to diverse populations\, preserving collective memory\, and promoting cultural dialogue between Puerto Rico and its diaspora. \nThe Chicago edition of Cinema on the Road will feature a curated selection of thought-provoking documentaries that explore identity\, justice\, music\, community resilience\, and the power of memory. All screenings will start with a brief reception with wine and appetizers\, as well as an introduction and Q & A with the directors before and after the films. \n  \nSaturday\, May 3\, 3:30 PM \n\nVoces de Pasión (2025)\, by Sonia Fritz – Chronicles the lives of five internationally acclaimed Puerto Rican opera singers and the musical institutions that shaped them.\n\nFree Tickets  \nSaturday\, May 3\, 6:00 PM \n\nTodas las flores (2023)\, by Carmen Oquendo-Villar – A documentary from Colombia that offers an intimate portrayal of a brothel in Bogotá that becomes a refuge for sex workers.\n\nFree TicketsShort Films Preceding screening of Todas Las Flores: \n\nEsenciales – A youth-produced short film from Documentar la Memoria\, a program launched in 2022 that offers hands-on video and photography workshops to young people from rural communities. This short film highlights the everyday struggles and resilience of the community of Quebrada Arenas in the east central municipality of San Lorenzo.\n\nThis powerful selection highlights the artistic vision and social conscience of Puerto Rican filmmakers. From environmental justice to cultural heritage\, these stories inspire reflection and reconnection across borders.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/cinema-on-the-road-a-showcase-of-puerto-rican-documentaries/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
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SUMMARY:Psquis: Un Giro Decolonial
DESCRIPTION:“Psiquis: Un Giro Decolonial” es un documental que presenta y discute el impacto psicológico que ha tenido el colonialismo sobre el pueblo puertorriqueño. El director del filme abre una conversación desde su experiencia como activista para analizar los traumas generados por esa experiencia colonial\, plantea preguntas para entender cómo se ha construido la manera de pensar de las mayorías en un país sometido al colonialismo e identifica herramientas de sanación para provocar una transformación colectiva. Incluye conversatorio con el director Tito Román Rivera después del estreno. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubtitled in English\, “Psiquis: Un Giro Decolonial” is a documentary that presents and discusses the psychological impact that colonialism has had on the Puerto Rican people. The film’s director opens a conversation from his experience as an activist to analyze the traumas generated by that colonial experience\, raises questions to understand how the mindset of the majority has been constructed in a country subjected to colonialism\, and identifies healing tools to provoke collective transformation. Q & A with Director Tito Román Rivera after the film premiere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/psquis-un-giro-decolonial/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
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