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Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series

CAPFILM: ROMA – Free Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series

Date:
October 13, 2024
Time:
3:00 pm
Series:
Venue: Capitol Theatre

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Series
CapFilm
Duration: 2 hr 15 min
Rating: R
Price: FREE
black and white image of children huddled together

To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, the Appell Center has collaborated with prominent York County community members to curate an exclusive film series. Each feature portrays the struggles, triumphs and challenges faced by notable individuals in significant periods of time. They are stories that simply must be told and retold… stories that continue to influence those that experience them.

Each film screening will open with remarks by its curator, detailing why they think the movie should be shared with the York community, and how it has significantly impacted their lives.

 

Roma
With his eighth and most personal film, Alfonso Cuarón recreated the early-1970s Mexico City of his childhood, narrating a tumultuous period in the life of a middle-class family through the experiences of Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio, in a revelatory screen debut), the indigenous domestic worker who keeps the household running. Charged with the care of four small children abandoned by their father, Cleo tends to the family even as her own life is shaken by personal and political upheavals.

Written, directed, shot, and coedited by Cuarón, Roma is a labor of love with few parallels in the history of cinema, deploying monumental black-and-white cinematography, an immersive soundtrack, and a mixture of professional and nonprofessional performances to shape its author’s memories into a world of enveloping texture, and to pay tribute to the woman who nurtured him.

Support for the Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series generously provided through the York County Community Foundation’s Racial Equity Fund.

Meet the Curator

Ricky Quintero headshot

Ricky Quintero is the Executive Administrator for Mayor Michael Helfrich in the City of York, managing the operations of the Office of the Mayor. He has over 12 years of experience in both local and State Governments, which includes the City of York and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Ricky attended HACC for Business Administration and Eastern Mennonite University for Leadership and Organizational Management. Ricky is deeply involved in his community, constantly seeking ways to give back and make a positive impact. His volunteer work and participation in local initiatives reflect his genuine care for the well-being of others. He is known for his innovative ideas and forward-thinking approach, seeking new ways to improve processes and services, driving progress and growth in his field. Ricky is a mentor to many and a natural leader who inspires and motivates those around him, always willing to share his knowledge and experience. He takes the time to guide and support others, helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

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