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PART OF THE ANIMATED SHORTS PROGRAM PRESENTED BY CARTOON CARTOONS:
Malinchista, The Libertarian, GNT, Beats, Nuevo Rico, Our Perpetual Now, Revolykus, Roach

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June 2 - 6 VIRTUAL Screening On Demand BUY TICKETS


PRESENTED AS PART OF THE ROOTS SHORTS PROGRAM
At Last, Eagles, In Case I'm Next, Malinchista, No Thank You, Nuevo Rico, Water, With His Eyes Closed, Worry Dolls

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June 6 IN-PERSON @ TCL Chinese 6 3:30 PM BUY TICKETS

Malinchista

Directed by Flora Rees-Arredondo

United States | 5:55 minutes | 2020

A 2D animated short film reclaiming a Spanish slur to empower Latinx women by retelling the story of La Malinche.

When Mari, a mixed Mexican High School girl, goes on a field trip to the Museo de Antropología, she finds her voice upon learning the story of La Malinche in order to stop the racist bullying of her classmate.
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Flora Rees-Arredondo is a Visual Development Artist in animation, specializing in background painting and background design. Rees-Arredondo was a Production Intern at Cartoon Network on Victor and Valentino, she directed the award-winning 2D animated short film "Malinchista," and she is working as an Art Director in games. Rees-Arredondo spends her free time creating artwork and content that supports unheard voices in order to create a positive impact on society.
Type of Film Short
Country of Origin United States
Year Film Was Completed 2020
Runtime 5:55 minutes
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Social media Handles @malinchistafilm
Director Flora Rees-Arredondo
Written by Letianna Castellano, Anne Maslen, Flora Rees-Arredondo
Producers Letianna Castellano
Edited by Letianna Castellano
Music by Daniel Rodier
Sound Design Daniel Rodier
Art Direction Flora Rees-Arredondo
Main Cast Sarai Cibrian, Caroline Salinas, Jazlyn Lopez, Diego Cruz, Eric Rosales

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