Jul
10
Wed
The Liberador @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Jul 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Country: Venezuela 2014
Plots keywords: Adventure | Drama | Biography | History √Colonialism | 19th Century
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director: Alberto Arvelo Mendoza
Writer: Timothy J. Sexton
Music: Gustavo Dudamel
Production Co: Coproducción Venezuela-España; Producciones Insurgentes / San Mateo Films / WMG Film
Runtime: 119 min.
Cast: Édgar Ramírez, María Valverde, Iwan Rheon, Danny Huston, Gary Lewis, Juana Acosta, Imanol Arias, Steve Wilcox, Jesús Guevara, Erich Wildpret, Carlos Julio Molina, Alejandro Furth

Awards: 2015: Premios Platino: Nominada a mejor música original

Libertador

Superproducción entre Venezuela y España que relata la figura del militar y político venezolano Simón Bolívar (1783-1830), uno de los principales artífices de la independencia de los países latinoamericanos frente al imperio español en el siglo XIX.

The Liberator

Simon Bolivar fought over 100 battles against the Spanish Empire in South America. He rode over 70,000 miles on horseback. His military campaigns covered twice the territory of Alexander the Great. His army never conquered — it liberated.

FILM SERIES:  The History Through Cinema

Oct
9
Wed
La Vida Loca @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Country: Spain 2008
Plots keywords: Documentary | Gangs
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director and Writer: Christian Poveda
Production Co: Coproducción España-México-Francia; Aquelarre Servicios Cinematograficos / El Caiman / La Femme Endormie
Runtime: 91 min.

La vida loca

Documental sobre la Mara 18 y, colateralmente, sobre su enconada rival, la Mara Salvatrucha, bandas creadas a partir de modelos surgidos en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, que siembran el terror en El Salvador. Una historia de una imaginería contemporánea creada en un mundo globalizado y que describe los orígenes de uno de los probables mitos fundadores del crimen organizado. Por último, como dato trágico y escalofriante, su director, Christian Poveda, fue asesinado de un tiro en la cabeza en septiembre del 2009 por un miembro de las maras.
Esta película contiene lenguaje e imágenes que pueden afectar su sensibilidad.

 La vida loca

“La Vida Loca” reflects a depressing and hopeless reality. The documentary, by photojournalist and filmmaker Christian Poveda, follows some of the members of “la dieciocho”, the so-called 18th Street gang in a poor San Salvador neighborhood.
This movie contains language and images that can affect your sensitivity.

 

FILM SERIES:  The History Through Cinema

 

 

Oct
7
Wed
Education Day @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

#Winning and Success: Beyond School and Snapchat

Education Day- Onsite program.

Applying for college is a highly competitive and complicated process, from career focus discernment to selecting the educational institution, financial concerns, standardized test readiness and developing the communication strategies to best represent yourself in writing and in person.

This one-day workshop will focus on the academic discernment process, developing a strong resume and personal statement, interview skills, and the power of social media -both negative and positive impact.

After a morning session with experts in the field of education and communication, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts in practical exercises demonstrating the different skill sets.

We look forward to working with you to make this journey a success!

  • THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE INSTITUTE OF HISPANIC CULTURE OF HOUSTON.
  • BREAKFAST SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
  • PARKING IS AVAILABLE ONSITE AND ON THE STREET.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. All participants are required to bring a signed copy of the Authorization form you will receive after registration through Eventbrite. The Parental Authorization form is required for Minors under 18 years of age.
  2. Please send the link to a one-minute video of introduction by Thursday, November 5 to: president@ihch.org
  3. Please bring a tablet/smartphone for videos.

Faculty

George Santos, M.D. Program coordinator, community leader, IHCH Board Member.

Escarle Silva. Businesswoman, IHCH Board President.

Andrew Harper, M.D. Clinical Professor, A & M College of Medicine.

Rita Garza. Consultant, Communication expert.

Carmen Herrada. Consultant, Leadership Advisor, IHCH Board Member.

Mayte Weitzman. Marketing executive. IHCH Board Member.

 

*Limited seats available to comply with social distancing requirements.