Black Rio Black Power & Cruzando El Darien

Black Rio! BlackPower! reveals the soul music scene and the Black Rio movement impact on the fight for racial justice and culture in Brazil during the 70's.

Los Hijos de La Costa

Retrospective: Tambo Jazz

Varios músicos relatan la evolución del jazz latino en Panamá, con sus intérpretes y fusiones con ritmos norteamericanos, caribeños y del folclor nacional, que generaron el llamado «tambojazz».

Retrospective: The Panama Deception & Maurice

Rubén Blades Is Not My Name & Cirilo: A Legacy Untold 

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold, introduces the inspiring journey of Cirilo McSween, a man who rose from humble beginnings in Panama to overcome the systemic racism of Jim Crow America in pursuit of the American Dream. Through evocative visuals and compelling narration, the trailer highlights McSween’s unwavering determination as an entrepreneur and civil rights activist. His remarkable story spans the histories of Panama and Chicago, showcasing his relentless fight against prejudice and inequality and cementing his legacy as a source of inspiration for generations across the Americas.

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Ramon

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Just Listen; Fever/Fiebre; Obsesion; La Panameñita

Lumali Niwan; Oriki Oshun; Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of Afro-Latine Spirituality; Soul Matters

Sustainability: El Alma de la Sed; Somos Mas Que Esto; La Ultima Mola 

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Retrospective

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