CineFest Latino Boston LLC is an annual film festival conducted in Boston, highlighting stories by and about Latinos. The festival is committed to using the power of film to break stereotypes, bring cultures and communities together and reveal the complex issues affecting the Latinx community in the United States, as well as communities in Latin America and Spain.

>>>>It’s official — the first CineFest Latino Boston 2025 screenings are set, and they’ll be taking place at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston this September! @mfaboston

Mark your calendars and get ready for two powerful documentaries:

Paquito D’Rivera: From Carne y Frijol to Carnegie Hall

World Premiere | Friday, Sept 26, 2025 | 7:00–8:15 PM

Directed by Juan Mandelbaum (USA, 2025, 60 min)

English & Spanish with English subtitles

A vibrant portrait of the legendary Grammy-winning musician — his exile, his artistry, and his unstoppable spirit. Featuring Chucho Valdés and Yo-Yo Ma.

Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon @streetsmartfilm

Boston Premiere | Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 | 2:30–4:15 PM

Directed by Ernie Bustamante (USA, 2025, 85 min)

A heartfelt tribute to Sesame Street icon Sonia Manzano, the first Latina to have a regular role on American TV. Uplifting, funny, and deeply inspiring.

Both films are part of the 2025 festival program.
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