Afro Latin American Film Festival

The Afro Latin American Film Festival is a celebration of our cultural diversity through the great stories told in this selection of movies. Proudly presented in collaboration between the Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies, the Black Studies program, Kitchener Public Library and the Spanish Film Club, the festival provides KW audiences with an opportunity to experience a dynamic selection of contemporary Afro Latin American films that celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the region.
Date & Time
Jan 18, 2024 6:30 PM

The Afro Latin American Film Festival is a celebration of our cultural diversity through the great stories told in this selection of movies. Proudly presented in collaboration between the Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies, the Black Studies program, Kitchener Public Library and the Spanish Film Club, the festival provides KW audiences with an opportunity to experience a dynamic selection of contemporary Afro Latin American films that celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the region.

This year's line up

We are excited to present our movie line up for the new year, with screenings on Thursday nights, January - March at the Kitchener Public Library. Click on each movie title to read a synopsis, watch a trailer and get event details:

Missed the live screening?

Not to worry! Enjoy each movie from home for one week after the live screen date with the Spanish Film Club Virtual Festival Portal:

  • User ID: SFC@UniversityofWaterloo
  • Password: WaterlooUniSFC2024

Access to each film will be available during the time periods below:

  • A Bruddah's Mind: Watch this film between January 18, 2024 and January 25, 2024.
  • Carajita: Watch this film between February 1, 2024 and February 8, 2024.
  • Bad Hair: Watch this film between February 15, 2024 and February 22, 2024
  • The Companion: Watch this film between February 29, 2024 and March 7, 2024
  • Panama Canal Stories: Watch this film between March 14, 2024 and March 21, 2024.

Logos for the Spanish and Latin American Studies Department, the Kitchener Public Library, PRAGDA and the Spanish Film Club

The Spanish Film Club series was made possible with the support of Pragda, and the Embassy of Spain in Washington DC, Spain-USA Foundation. Special thanks to the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.

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