The 20th LA Latino International Film Festival Blasts Off

The 20th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival blasted off last night with the world premiere of the film 7th and Union, followed by a special presentation of ‘In The Heights’ just days later. In between and surrounding these special screenings is a program filled with the next wave of Latinx filmmaking talent (plus music and art).

LALIFF’s Jorge Molina and Diana Cadavid, joins filmmaker Lorena Gordon (writer-director of At Last, a short film featuring George Lopez) joins LATV’s Humberto Guida to give the scoop on what is planned for this year’s blowout event.

Opening the festival is the anticipated World Premiere of Anthony Nardolillo’s 7th & Union, with the incomparable Omar Chaparro in the leading role. 7th & Union tells the story of an unlikely ally, a broken promise and an improbable chance that inspires two men to use their old passions to pursue their dream of providing a brighter future for their family. The cast also includes Edy Ganem (“Devious Maids”), Gregg Daniel (“True Blood”) and the young and talented Sonny Bustamante (“Julie and the Phantoms.”)

Watch the full interview below: