“A love letter to la frontera.”
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THE IN BETWEEN
A film by Robie Flores and Alejandro Flores
(USA/Mexico, 2024, 96 min. In Spanish and English with English and Spanish subtitles)
Q&A with director 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.
Wednesday, April 23, 7pm
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 West Congress St., Tucson, AZ
Tickets and more information: https://foxtucson.com/event/ct-apr-2025/
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