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An “Alien” in New York
Directed by Ibai Vigil-Escalera, José André Sibaja
A Mexican crosses the border in search of a better future for his family. In New York, he discovers freedoms and ways of life he never imagined, and learns to build his identity in a strange land, caught between nostalgia and hope.
Full Belly, Happy Heart / Barriga llena, corazón contento
Directed by Jordana Rubenstein-Edberg, Marshall Hanig
Full Belly, Happy Heart is a chorus of stories from the organizers of Fenix Community Fridge, a grassroots food pantry in Ridgewood, Queens, run out of a local car service. The film interweaves migration journeys, home-made meals, and the everyday acts of care that bind a community together.
It’s Our Pleasure to Serve You
Directed by Ariel Portillo
For decades, married couple Lina Vasquez and Javier Flores have made their living working at coffee carts on New York’s Upper West Side and in the Bronx. Their days are defined by long hours, physical labor, and the quiet determination required to sustain a livelihood in New York City. Rising at 1 a.m. to travel from Queens, their long days reflect the quiet sacrifices and resilience of working-class life.
Becoming Leon
Directed by Christian Vergara
BECOMING LEON is an intimate portrait of Chavi Leons at a turning point—capturing the moments, tensions, and choices that define his evolution as an artist to fully realized voice. Set between New York & Miami, the film traces Chavi as he moves through creation, memory, and identity—pulling from family, culture, and personal experience to shape a sound that breaks beyond expectation. Through raw studio sessions, quiet in-between moments, and reflections with those closest to him, we witness an artist shedding old versions of himself and stepping into something more honest, more expansive, and more his own.
Love Never Dies / El Amor nunca muere
Directed by Aman Shahzad
Despite losing his soulmate five years ago, Antonio keeps their love alive through the restaurant they started together.
Casa Amadeo
Directed by Ariana Marie Luque
Miguel Amadeo is a beloved Puerto Rican Salsa pioneer keeping New York’s longest-running record shop alive as it faces an uncertain future in The Bronx.
Dates & Times
Regal Union Square
September 16, 2026
6:45 pm
