El Norte

Directed by Gregory Nava
(Mexico/USA/UK, 1983, digital, in Spanish and Maya with English subtitles)
Introduced by Augustina Reyes, professor emerita, University of Houston College of Education

After their family is killed in a government massacre, a brother and sister flee Guatemala on a perilous trek to the USA. Close calls with immigration and the dehumanizing effects of such a crossing compound the challenges of adapting to a new life. A timeless classic of Chicano cinema, El Norte was directed by Gregory Nava (Selena).

This “Movies Houstonians Love” presentation honors the late Michael Olivas, a law scholar and University of Houston professor emeritus who passed away in April 2022.

Visiting Guidelines Masks are recommended in Museum auditoriums. Advance tickets are also recommended. In the interest of your personal safety and community health, please observe all precautions set forth by the MFAH—learn more here. Doors open 30 minutes before the screening starts. No late entry.

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