THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: CARLOS AVILA ON THE KILL FLOOR, THE KILL FLOOR TRAILER, RICARDO ROMO ON MEXICAN ART CUISINE AND CARLOS AVILA FROM FOTO-NOVELAS TO GRIMM.
This week we showcase the film work of acclaimed television director and narrative and documentary filmmaker Carlos Avila. We feature an interview with Carlos about his latest film project, a dramatic short about the impact of the Covid epidemic on Latino meat packing workers. The film is titled The Kill Floor, a title with more than one meaning. We also showcase the trailer for the film which is now streaming on PBS. Also How did Carlos get to direct such an amazing film? Check out his trajectory in the previous Latinopia video interview From Fotonovelas to Grimm.
Also this week, Ricardo Romo’s Tejano Report surveys the culinary skill of artist and chef Johnny Hernandez.
Enjoy your week on Latinopia!
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