VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN: CELEBRATING THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF MEXICO'S REVOLUTION
This historical period, rife with heroics, betrayal, and sacrifice, inspired numerous Mexican films, five classic films remastered and produced from 1933 to the 1970's are set in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution. these include: Fernando de Fuentes’s Revolution Trilogy, José Bolaños’s La soldadera (1966) illustrates the oft-neglected presence of women on the front lines of revolution. PFA’s own print of Paul Leduc’s Reed: Insurgent Mexico (1971) traces the political conversion of John Reed, an American journalist, as he traverses northern Mexico with Pancho Villa’s army. Five films, one revolution. Viva México.
August 14 through August 27
Pacific Film Archive
2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
FESTIVAL DE LA ISLA
Linda August, Founder
This West Coast Puerto Rican culture festival is nine years running! Top Puerto Rican caterers will offer traditional dishes, musica, baile and familia will all come together to celebrate. A tribute to musical artists Hector Lavoe, Tommy Olivencia and Frankie Ruiz will take center stage.
Pena Adobe Park (Vacaville, CA)
Saturday, August 21 10am-7pm
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