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Fort Worth Movies That Matter Latino

MTM Latino Songs of the Homeland

Songs of the Homeland: History of Tejano Music

2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29

Rose Marine Theater

1440 North Main St., 76164

Admission is FREE.

Each film screening begins with a light reception and is followed by a moderated discussion. All seating becomes available first come, first served — regardless of reservation — 15 minutes before the start of the film.

Songs of the Homeland: History of Tejano Music (1995, NR, 57 min.) this critically acclaimed documentary features images of the past and present and includes performances and interviews with musical pioneers such as Tony de la Rosa, Valerio Longoria, Lydia Mendoza, Isidro Lopez, Sunny Ozuna, Mingo Saldivar, and Little Joe Hernandez. Produced and Directed by Award Winning Filmmaker Hector Galán, Songs of the Homeland is an exuberant journey into the heart and soul of Tejano music. Songs of the Homeland tells the story of Tejano Music. This critically acclaimed documentary features images of the past and present and includes performances and interviews with musical pioneers such as Tony de la Rosa, Valerio Longoria, Lydia Mendoza, Isidro Lopez, Sunny Ozuna, Mingo Saldivar, and Little Joe Hernandez. Produced and Directed by Award Winning Filmmaker Hector Galán, Songs of the Homeland is an exuberant journey into the heart and soul of Tejano music.

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Fort Worth Movies That Matter Latino is a quarterly films series that celebrates the diversity that exists within the Latino culture. Each event features a film screening, followed by a moderated discussion with local subject matter experts. Screenings are held in March, June, September and December at the Rose Marine Theater, 1440 North Main Street, home of Artes de la Rosa Fort Worth Cultural Center.  MTM Latino is made possible through a collaboration between the City of Fort Worth and Artes de la Rosa. Admission is free.

Movies That Matter is a program of the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission (HRC). The HRC is appointed by the City Council to promote the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and access by enforcing civil rights laws as they pertain to housing, employment and public accommodation, raising public awareness of Fort Worth's diverse cultures and their contributions to the community's social and economic vitality; fostering harmonious human relations among Fort Worth residents, and coordinating efforts to eliminate racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in criminal justice, economic development, education, governance, health, housing and transportation.

Visit the Diversity & Inclusion page for more information.


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