Commemorate the anniversary of the return of democracy in #Argentina with #TheTrial, a landmark film that captures the historic prosecution of the military junta and offers a powerful lens on human rights and civic engagement. 🇦🇷 #ElJuicio #Dictadura #MemoriaVerdadYJusticia #NuncaMas #Democracy

Check out our December new releases featuring three powerful stories of communities resisting erasure and reclaiming their narratives. Now available on Pragda.

If you write a review of a film screened in your Spanish Film Club festival, your work can now be featured in our STUDENT CRITICS' CORNER: a space where we spotlight students’ insights, critiques, and reflections on Spanish and Latin American cinema.

⏳ Leaving Soon: ONCE UPON A PLACE “La Nacional” was the last remaining building of the vanished New York neighborhood that welcomed thousands of immigrants to the United States over its 150-year history. This heartfelt documentary gives voice to the building itself to narrate its striking story.

♿ On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we highlight “8 Stories About My Hearing Loss”, a personal exploration of communication and how the navigate the world without hearing. #8storiesaboutmyhearingloss #8cuentossobremihipoacusia #charomato #disabilities #IDPD #disabilityrights

👧 🎉 Coming Soon: Pragda KIDS! 👦 A brand-new initiative featuring a curated catalog of beautifully crafted animated series with English and Spanish dubbing for ages 3–8, coming to Public Libraries for the first time! #PragdaKIDS #Animation #Children #KidsProgramming #kids #kidstv

🎗️ Today on World AIDS Day, we highlight two films of resilience and survival: ”The Companion” and ”Summer 1993”. You can find them on #PragdaSTREAM. #worldaidsday #aids #sida #stophivtogether #hivawareness #aidsawareness #rocktheribbon #thecompanion #summer1993

Did you know that November is #PuertoRicanHeritageMonth? 🇵🇷 Our curated collection celebrates Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage and its profound contributions to music, art, and history, reaffirming the island’s vital place in the broader tapestry of American identity.

🎬✨ Host a #ScreenTalk with the director of TIGER! ✨🎤 Book #Tiger, a powerful coming-of-age exploring the cost of conforming and rebelling to ideals of toxic masculinity, and its director, #JoséMaríaCabral, for Q&As, masterclasses, or workshops!

Today, we encourage you to watch “We Are Fire” 💜 an ode to Mar Maremoto’s rebellion against the dangerous reality for women in #Mexico. 🎬 You can find it on #Pragda Stream: pragda.docuseek2.com/pr-wafire #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #NoMore #GenderEquality #Feminism #EliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen

After #COP30: Pragda Selections to Inspire Climate Action As global discussions about forests, climate finance, and Indigenous rights continue, we’re highlighting films from our environmental collection that show what climate action really looks like on the ground.

🎬 Don't miss the screening of #BadHair, Mariana Rondón’s multi-awarded drama, at BAM today at 7:00 PM. 📍 Brooklyn Academy of Music 🤝 Co-presented by @cinematropical.com 🎟️ Tickets available through the link: www.bam.org/film/2025/ba... #PeloMalo #MarianaRondon #Venezuela #BAM #CinemaTropical

Our Pick for #Transgender Awareness Month: “Bixa Travesty” 🏳️‍⚧️ This powerful documentary follows the life and artistry of Brazilian trans singer Linn da Quebrada, an electrifying voice emerging from the marginalized outskirts of São Paulo.

THE DANGEROUS MEMORY @pragda.bsky.social A series that investigates the extermination policy of the Brazilian State against indigenous populations during the civil-military dictatorship, as well as the indigenous resistance that seriously impacts hundreds of peoples ▶️ pragda.docuseek2.com/pr-dmem

🎬✨ 3 Reasons to Host a Screen+Talk with the director of NATURAL PHENOMENA! ✨🎤 Bring the Cuban reimagining of #TheWizardOfOz, NATURAL PHENOMENA, to your campus, along with a Q&A, masterclass or workshop with director Marcos Díaz Sosa! 📣

🎉 Congratulations to Michèle Stephenson! Earlier this week, at DOC NYC’s 12th annual Visionaries Tribute, filmmaker Michèle Stephenson was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award (shared with Joe Brewster) in recognition of her remarkable contributions to documentary filmmaking.

🎬✨ Host a Screen+Talk with the director of NATURAL PHENOMENA! ✨🎤

"A History of an Assignment" reveals the intimate inner workings of the negotiation immediately following the #CubanMissileCrisis. As the #US and #Russia navigate rising nuclear tensions, the film underscores how geopolitical pride can still shape the fragile balance of nuclear diplomacy.

Celebrate #SinglesDay with "Singled [Out]", a doc following five women around the world as they redefine what it means to live solo in a couple-centric society. 🎬 Available on Pragda Stream: pragda.docuseek2.com/pr-single #SinglesDay #Documentary #Feminism #ModernLove #Singles #Film #Cinema

🎨 Our pick for “Go to an Art Museum Day” - Velázquez, Art and Power Who was Diego Velázquez? Why his obsession with nobility? Was his painting an end or an instrument? And above all: why did he hide his own life?

Last week, Richard Gere joined Indigenous leaders at the launch of Uncontacted Indigenous Peoples: At the Edge of Survival, the first-ever comprehensive report on the world’s 196 known uncontacted groups.

📣 Heading to the #Charleston Vendor Showcase? Stop by Docuseek’s table #129 to learn more about Pragda STREAM, our rapidly growing educational streaming platform that brings Latin American cinema to classrooms and libraries. 🗓️ November 4, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm @docuseek2.bsky.social

Book a Screen+Talk with indigenous filmmakers who share firsthand accounts of resilience and the fight to protect their lands and cultures. 🔸 Ángeles Cruz 🔸 Eriberto Gualinga 🔸 Claudia Huaiquimilla 🔸 Duiren Wagua

Folklore in the 21st century: Barbie meets La Llorona 🔥 Last week, Mattel released a haunting and beautiful Barbie for ‘Día de Muertos’: La Llorona.

🎭 Missed #MarinaAbramovic #BalkanEroticEpic in Manchester? Dive deeper into her boundary-pushing practice with “Marina Abramović in Brazil: #TheSpaceInBetween”. Watch it now 👉 vimeo.com/ondemand/mar... #PerformanceArt #Documentary #Art #Culture #AvivaStudios

Check out our October new releases! Dive back into class with two powerful fiction films and a moving documentary, now available on Pragda.

🎨 Art theft is back in the headlines, and on Pragda STREAM! This week’s Louvre heist, where thieves stole eight priceless jewels in a daring daylight operation, has sparked conversations about how we value and protect art. 💡 It’s the perfect moment to revisit the documentary “Stealing Rodin”.

⏳ Leaving Soon: MY BOLIVIA, REMEMBERING WHAT I NEVER KNEW Find it on Pragda STREAM 👉 pragda.docuseek2.com/pr-myboli

Thank you to everyone who applied for a #SpanishFilmClub grant this year! 🌟 This initiative has been going strong for 13 years now, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our partners at Spain’s Ministry of Culture, Spain: Arts and Culture, and Pragda.

Across the Americas, the fight for justice and human rights continues ✊🏽 Let us remember the importance of recognizing the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights, and reflect on the urgent need to build a more equitable, democratic, and inclusive society.

On #WorldFoodDay 🌽, we spotlight HATUN PHAQCHA, THE HEALING LAND, an exploration of Peru’s superfoods, their cultural and nutritional significance, and the threats posed by monoculture, climate change. Find this film and more in our Food on Screen collection 👉 pragda.docuseek2.com/pr-__food

📢 Last day to apply for a Spanish Film Club grant! 🍎 All Spanish Film Club grant recipients will enjoy one month of access to Pragda STREAM through their university library. 📅 Apply now! pragda.com/spanish-film...

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, when we honor the voices, cultures, and traditions of Indigenous communities across Latin America. 🎬 Today, we’re highlighting Reclaiming Heritage, a selection of films that revives language, traditions, and ancestral power.

“Tigueraje is a concept in my country used to describe individuals who are street-smart and opportunistic but also heavily tied to macho traits."

What are critics and professors saying about LA SUPREMA? 🥊 Colombia’s official submission for the Oscars and Goya Awards, LA SUPREMA is a window to Colombian culture, a “feel-good film that is sure to bring a smile to the audience’s faces”.

THIS STOLEN COUNTRY OF MINE will be screened today at Carroll College as part of “Visions of Earth: Ecocriticism and our Common Home”, a film festival exploring the profound and often fragile relationship between humanity and the environment.

💐 5 women, 7 days, 1 house This is: "THE GIRLS ARE ALRIGHT"

Concept Breakdown: What is ‘sextortion’? 👾 Slide through the pictures to learn more about this pressing issue in the digital age 🔎

Indigenous Peoples Day: Youth Perspectives 🤸🏽‍♀️ We highlight films that capture the experiences of young people growing up within their ancestral traditions, navigating both continuity and change. Explore the collection on Indigenous Peoples: pragda.docuseek2.com/pr-_indig

Two Weeks Left to apply for a Spanish Film Club Grant! ⌛ With support from the Spanish Ministry of Education, we offer matching grants covering up to 50% of screening fees, making it easier than ever to bring these impactful films to your students.

Who was #LaSingla? 🔍 Paloma Zapata’s hybrid film stunningly weaves the past and present together, expertly layering archival footage with passionate music and sound. One question drives her forward—to find La Singla and hear the heartbreaking story of her life from her own words.

“The day after the blackmail, I turned to the internet searching for answers. I was lost, scouring articles and statistics, and realizing I was one of the countless global cases. This made me understand the urgency of this matter. This had to become a documentary.” - Patricia Franquesa, Director

If your students write a review of a film screened in your #SpanishFilmClub festival, it can now be featured in our STUDENTS' CRITICS CORNER ✍️: a space where we spotlight students’ insights on Spanish and Latin American cinema. 💬 Send your students’ submissions to [email protected]!

Bring the critically acclaimed film LA COCINA to your campus, along with a Q&A, masterclass or workshop with director Alonso Ruizpalacios! 📣 👉 If you’re interested, send us an email at [email protected]!

Curate Your Festival: Immigrant Stories 🌍 ✨ Explore the films in our lineup that highlight immigrant life stories and question our current sociopolitical landscape. 📆 Apply for a Spanish Film Club Grant by October 15! #SpanishFilmClub #ImmigrantStories #FilmProgramming #LatinxCinema

Congratulations to the incredible cast and crew of WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED and LA COCINA for their success at the Ariel Awards 2025, which celebrates the best of Mexican cinema! ✨🇲🇽

Beyond the Frame: CHINAS 🧧 👁 What’s in a name? How does it impact our self image? 🥢 Where do we draw the line when assimilating to a different culture? 💌 How do parental expectations reflect cultural values? These are some of the questions you’ll find in our free Discussion Guides.

We’re excited to share that several of our films are featured in #VideoLibrarian’s 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Film Guide! 🎉 📖 Check out the guide here: videolibrarian.com/articles/the...

“SULTANA’S DREAM is a story that I, like our protagonist in the film, accidentally came across while sheltering from the rain in a bookstore in India. The stunning illustration on the cover of the book caught my eye immediately: Two women piloting some sort of retro futuristic helicopter.

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, explore the vibrant world of Latin American cinema with @pragda.bsky.social on Docuseek. This curated selection of films captures the rich history, diverse cultures, and impactful contributions of Latin America. 🧵