SXSW FILM PHOTOS: Cheech & Chong, Roberto Clemente Doc, Cine Las Americas Community Screening

Austin Vida highlighted movies that featured cultura, community and familia. Photographer Mari G. Hernandez captured the inspiring, funny and powerful moments behind the screenings.

South by Southwest premiered everything from short documentaries to feature films. Austin Vida highlighted movies that featured cultura, community and familia. Photographer Mari G. Hernandez captured the inspiring, funny and powerful moments behind the screenings.

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World Premiere of “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie” at the Paramount Theatre

Cine Las Americas’ Community Conversation and Screening with Mexican activist María Elena Ríos

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The screening was in partnership with various local organizations such as Las Ofrendas, Magnolia Global Wellness, Ola Wellness, MAS Cultura, Casa Marianella, and the Austin Brown Berets as well as several local vendors.

World Premiere of Documentary “Clemente” on baseball hero Roberto Clemente’s life at the Alamo Drafthouse

The film was directed by David Altrogge and among the executive producers were: Roberto Clemente Jr., Luis Roberto Clemente, and Enrique Roberto Clemente.

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Mari G. Hernandez is a photographer and videographer residing in Austin. Originally from San Antonio, she graduated from St. Edward’s University with a degree in PhotoCommunications. Focusing on celebrating diverse cultures in Central Texas, she documents festivals, music and performances. She is currently a multimedia specialist at the Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin.

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