CINEHASSEE 2017: THE HISPANIC FILM FESTIVAL

Dates: September 18th, September 19th, September 26th, October 2nd, October 3rd, October 10th, October 17th, and October 24th.
Purpose: Cinehassee screens a series of films from Hispanic countries, as well as those that address topics related to the Hispanic culture. The main goal of the Festival is to provide multiple viewpoints, inform, discuss, address complex social issues, strengthen ties between our diverse community, and raise awareness on issues concerning the characteristics, importance, and impact of the Hispanic people and their idiosyncrasy.
Event description: Cinehassee is an exceptional event, not only for the FSU Community but also for Tallahassee. This year, the Festival became the first Hispanic film festival in Tallahassee and its surrounding areas. During an entire month, people were able to enjoy eight films and four short films from several countries, including Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico. The movies portrayed a wide range of topics such as politics, poetry, migration, and human rights. These were screens in Spanish with English subtitles or in English. Half of the movies were followed by a Q&A sessions featuring a panel of experts. We also were able to bring Juan Pablo San Esteban, one of the screenwriters and editors of the short film: Juan Perros. Our community was able to enjoy, learn, discuss, and share the Hispanic heritage, creativity, and diversity during the Festival.