09/02/2026
HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH!
"E Pluribus Unum."
Docuseek's Suggested Films for Hispanic Heritage Month
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Docuseek is proud to spotlight a remarkable collection of new award-winning films that delve into the rich tapestry of Latin America and Latinx communities. These compelling narratives illuminate critical themes such as environmentalism, activism, immigration, and healthcare, while also addressing pressing issues like the rise of the far right and media democratization. By showcasing stories of indigenous resistance and governance, these films not only highlight the struggles faced by diverse communities but also celebrate their resilience and cultural heritage, recognizing the vital importance of cultural preservation and advocacy.
NEW AND FEATURED
The Age of Water
When three children die of leukemia in a rural Mexican community, two mothers partner with a scientist to investigate their water supply. (Bullfrog Films)
Ana Mendieta: Fuego De Tierra
A powerful tribute to Cuban-born American artist Ana Mendieta. (Women Make Movies)
La Boda
Offers an intimate look at migrant life along the US-Mexican border through 22-year-old Elizabeth Luis’s journey to marriage. (Women Make Movies)
Brincando El Charco
Claudia Marin, a light-skinned Puerto Rican artist living in the US, navigates questions of identity, belonging, and community. (Women Make Movies)
A Changing Delta
Chronicles the stories, issues, and people of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico, and what they’ve done to reconnect one of the most iconic American rivers to the sea. (Green Planet Films)
La Cueca Sola
On September 11, 1973, a military coup in Chile brought Augusto Pinochet to power, and over the next 17 years, thousands of women and men were taken from their homes—never to return. (Women Make Movies)
Dear Nancy
Brave, provocative, and untimely to the end, Nancy Cárdenas broke barriers, paving the way in the fight for LGBT rights. (Pragda STREAM)
Desert Angel
After building a successful career and gaining legal status, a twist of fate rocks Rafael Larraenza's comfortable middle-class existence and draws him back to the US/Mexico border. (Collective Eye Films)
Equipo Crónica. Art in the Trenches
Artist Manolo Valdés recalls Equipo Crónica, whose Pop Art challenged Franco’s Spain with bold, collective political resistance. (Pragda STREAM)
The Falling Sky
Davi Kopenawa, a shaman and leader of Brazil’s indigenous Yanomami people, fights to return the world to balance in the face of rampant materialism and the unsustainable lifestyles of developed countries. (KimStim)
From Here / From There (De Aquí / De Allá)
A landmark Supreme Court case puts DACA—and one undocumented lawyer’s fight for his community—at the center of history. (GOOD DOCS)
A Great Trip to a Small Country
Late Uruguayan president José Mujica opened doors to Syrian refugees in this account of forced migration, dislocation, and political idealism. (Pragda STREAM)
The Invisible Contract
Who cleans your city? This film portrays the life and experiences of women that clean public spaces in Mexico City. (GOOD DOCS)
Kunha Karai and The Earth Narratives
A powerful portrait of Indigenous Brazilian women, highlighting their leadership in the fight for rights and climate justice. (Pragda STREAM)
Marias
Marias follows Maria Prestes and other women across Brazil and Russia, exploring their struggles, resilience, and fight for visibility and justice. (Pragda STREAM)
M20 Matamoros
A group of men from the slums of Matamoros, Mexico create a dance that beats the ground, that contradicts and breaks the stereotypes of their lives and what is expected of them. (EPF Media)
