Join us for a free screening of Going Varsity in Mariachi, directed by Alejandra Vasquez and Sam Osborn and winner of the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: U.S. Documentary at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Presented by the Sundance Institute in partnership with the Latino Arts Festival & Mountain Town Music, as part of Noches de Verano en el Parque de la Ciudad // Music & Film Night.
Schedule:
7 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.: Experience live music by Eligio Garcia Magic Harp, featured by Mountain Town Music as part of their Noches de Verano en el Parque de la Ciudad.
8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.: Enjoy contemporary and traditional Mexican music from Mariachi Zavala.
9:15 p.m.: Going Varsity in Mariachi screening begins
About the Film:
In the competitive world of high school mariachi, the musicians from the South Texas borderlands reign supreme. Under the guidance of coach Abel Acuña, the teenage captains of Edinburg North High School’s acclaimed team must turn a shoestring budget and diverse crew of inexperienced musicians into state champions.
Sobre la película:
En el mundo competitivo de los mariachis de la escuela secundaria, los músicos de la frontera del sur de Texas son los reyes supremos. Bajo la guía del entrenador Abel Acuña, los capitanes adolescentes del aclamado equipo de Edinburg North High School deben convertir un pequeño presupuesto y músicos sin experiencia en campeones estatales.
More info HERE.
