'Braceros' Screening This Saturday
I’m excited to let you know that Braceros, the CSUN student film I produced, has been accepted to screen at another film festival.
Synopsis:
The term “bracero” is derived from the Spanish word brazo, literally meaning “arm,” and referring idiomatically to farm hand or labor for hire. Today, “bracero” stands for a legally-contracted Mexican farm worker. In 1942, the U.S. was desperate for workers and opened its border to Braceros. Thousands of men eagerly responded to the United States’ call for help. After arriving in America, the men were discriminated against and endured suffering and embarrassment as a result. Many men were carted around in cargo trains and sprayed down with pesticides. To this day, the braceros have not received proper retribution for the service they provided.
In this film, we watch as one of these men explains his story to a granddaughter. Experience an adventure of sorrow and strength in Martin Carreno’s real life story and find out the true definition “Bracero.”
The Reel Rasquache Film Festival features works by U.S. Latino filmmakers that utilize visual artforms such as film, video and digital technologies, to raise awareness of issues and create a cultral connection through their creative output. This year’s festival program will screen a wide array of formats, all covering topics that highlight the rich diversity of Latino cultural history. In addition to the films, this year’s event includes guest filmmaker presentations, panels, and workshops, Luis Valdez will be awarded with the 2009 Reel Rasquache Career Achievement Award.
Braceros will be part of Program Eight which takes place Saturday, May 16th @ 9pm at Calfornia State University, Los Angeles.
For more details about the festival, please visit: http://www.reelrasquache.org.
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