Aug
14
Wed
Roa @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Aug 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Country: Colombia 2013
Plots keywords: Drama | Histórico | Politics | 40´
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director: Andrés Baiz
Writer: Andrés Baiz, Patricia Catañeda
Production Co: Coproducción Colombia-Argentina; Dynamo / RCN Cine / Patagonik
Runtime: 98 min.
Cast: Mauricio Puentes, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Santiago Rodríguez, Rebeca López, John Álex Toro, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Arturo Goetz, César Bordón, Jose Luis Garcia Campos, Nicolás Cancino, Julio Pachón
Awards:
2014: Premios Platino: Nominada a mejor película

2013: 5 Premios Macondo: incluyendo mejor actor (Puentes) y actriz (Hinestroza)

Roa

La historia sucede en Bogotá en los días previos al 9 de abril de 1948. Roa es el clásico agüerista que lo deja todo a la suerte, un pobre diablo sin oficio estable pero con una familia que alimentar. Cansado de buscar trabajo y convencido que ha nacido para cosas grandes, visita a su ídolo Eliecer Gaitán para pedirle trabajo.

Roa

The story takes place in Bogotá in the days leading up to April 9th, 1948, a day in history known as ¨El Bogotazo.¨  Roa is an example of a classical superstitious man that leaves everything to chance, a poor man without a stable job but with a family to feed. Tired of looking for work and convinced that he was born for big things, he visits his idol Eliecer Gaitan to ask for work.

FILM SERIES:  History Through Cinema

 

Sep
25
Wed
Innocent Voices @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Country: Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA 2004
Plots keywords: Drama | Civil War El Salvador
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director: Luis Mandoki
Writer: Óscar Torres, Luis Mandoki
Production Co: Coproducción México-EE UU-Puerto Rico; Lawrence Bender Productions / MUVI Films / Organización Santo Domingo / A Band Apart / Altavista Films / Santo Domingo Films
Runtime: 120 min.
Cast: Leonor Varela, Carlos Padilla, Ofelia Medina, José María Yazpick, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Paulina Gaitan
Awards: 2004: 3 Premios Ariel, incluyendo Mejor maquillaje y Coactuación femenina (Medina)

Voces Inocentes

En un pueblo de la periferia de San Salvador, vive Chava (Carlos Padilla), un niño de 11 años, que se encuentra atrapado entre el ejército y la guerrilla salvadoreña. Cuando su padre abandona a la familia, en plena guerra civil, Chava pasa a ser “el hombre de la casa”. En esta época, el gobierno de El Salvador reclutaba niños de doce años. Así que a Chava sólo le queda un año de escuela antes de ser movilizado.

Innocent Voices

A young boy, in an effort to have a normal childhood in 1980’s El Salvador, is caught up in a dramatic fight for his life as he desperately tries to avoid the war which is raging all around him.

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.