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SXSW 2026 Films that Ask: What Does Moving Forward Look Like for Nuestra Gente?

From Chicano rock legends to young bachata musicians and a trans couple preparing to welcome a child, several South by Southwest Film & TV Festival selections this year explore a shared question: What does it mean to keep going?
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SXSW 2026 Films that Ask: What Does Moving Forward Look Like for Nuestra Gente?
From Chicano rock legends to young bachata musicians and a trans couple preparing to welcome a child, several South by Southwest Film & TV Festival selections this year explore a shared question: What does it mean to keep going?
Musicians Show Solidarity as SouthAmericano Fest Unites with Austin’s Beitna
Artists representing music from Latin America, Southwest Asia and North Africa united for a community festival during South by Southwest.
Los Lobos Fever Grips South by Southwest
From film premieres to musical performances, Los Lobos captivated SXSW crowds and spotlighted their more than 50-year journey together.
Los Lobos Documentary Premieres at South by Southwest, Celebrating Decades of Chicano Rock
Fans filled the Paramount Theatre during South by Southwest for the premiere of “Los Lobos: Native Sons,” a film honoring the music, history and Chicano roots of Los Lobos.
Fuerza Regida Brings Regional Mexican Music Power to South by Southwest
Fans packed ACL Live at the Moody Theater as Fuerza Regida brought the booming sound of Música Mexicana to the forefront of this year’s festival.
From Laredo to the Spotlight: Vanessa Gonzalez Brings Her Stand-Up Home to Austin
From growing up in South Texas to performing on national stages, comedian Vanessa Gonzalez brings her sharp storytelling and family-rooted humor to South by Southwest.

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