THE IN BETWEEN

(Robie Flores, USA/Mexico, 2024, 84 min. In Spanish and English with English and Spanish subtitles

IN PERSON: Director for Robie Flores

Following the death of her brother, director Robie Flores returns to her hometown of Eagle Pass, on the Texas-Mexico border, yearning to turn back time. Immersed in the unruly experiences of adolescence—quinceañeras, Selena, Rio Grande river excursions, teen makeovers, and more—she rediscovers the home her brother adored and she once overlooked. What emerges is a playful dance between personal and collective coming-of-age, as she reclaims joy in the aftermath of grief. Through her family’s journey, Flores unveils a nuanced and unexpected portrait of the borderlands—one that transcends headlines to offer a deeply human perspective. In celebrating the resilience and spirit of this bi-cultural, bi-national community, the film reveals a place not defined by crisis, but by the vibrancy of those who call it home.

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23 de abril, 19 h

EL ENTREMEDIO

(Robie Flores, EE.UU/México, 2024, 84 min. En español e inglés con subtítulos en inglés y español)

En persona: la directora Robie Flores

Tras la muerte de su hermano, la cineasta Robie Flores regresa a su ciudad natal de Eagle Pass en la frontera entre Texas y México, anhelando retroceder en el tiempo. Sumergiéndose en las indómitas experiencias de la adolescencia—quinceañeras, Selena, excursiones por el Río Bravo, cambios de look y demás—ella redescubre las particularidades del hogar que su hermano adoraba y que ella alguna vez desdeñó. Lo que surge es una danza lúdica entre un retrato personal y colectivo de la juventud fronteriza en su paso hacia la adultez y la propia Robie, quien va recuperando la alegría tras su duelo. A través del viaje de su familia, Flores revela un retrato matizado e inesperado de la frontera, uno que trasciende los titulares para ofrecer una perspectiva profundamente humana. Al celebrar la resiliencia y el espíritu de esta comunidad bicultural y binacional, la película muestra un lugar que no está definido por la crisis, sino por la vitalidad de quienes lo llaman hogar.

The Fox Tucson Theatre is proud to partner with Cinema Tropical and the UA Center for Latin American Studies to present the Cinema Tucson series, featuring some of the most exciting, celebrated, cutting edge, and record-breaking, contemporary pieces of film from Mexico.  This nearly monthly presentation of works is guaranteed to be a rewarding and memorable experience, unprecedented and unduplicated anywhere within our region.  Many screenings feature conversations and Q&As from the directors or other members of the creative team.  Regardless of the title, these opportunities are not to be missed. Tickets are only $10!