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¡Pa'lante, Siempre Pa'lante!

In the midst of the African American liberation struggle, protests to end the Vietnam War and the women's movement for equality, the Young Lords Party emerged, raising a militant voice for the empowerment of Puerto Ricans and other Latino/as in the United States. Through intimate conversations with former members and archival footage, this 1996 documentary surveys Puerto Rican history as well as the Young Lords' political vision and legacy.

New York: Jan. 22 at Maysles Cinema.  Screening followed by discussion with the film's director, Iris Morales.

Earlier Event: January 19
Navajazo
Later Event: January 26
Neighboring Scenes