African Legacies in Mexico

Posted on Saturday, October 30

Documentary Film Maker Rafael Rebollar Presents: African Legacies in Mexico:
AFROMEXICO PROJECT

Saturday, October 30, 2010
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FREE

Rafael Rebollar is one of Mexico’s most accomplished documentary directors. His past
work includes a series on indigenous culture in Mexico, and a documentary on the
cultural and political changes of the 1960s. His films have been invited to participate in
festivals in Mexico, Brazil, and the United States.

The afternoon film festival will include two of Rebollar’s most widely acclaimed
works, “La Raiz Olvidada” (The Forgotten Root) and “From Florida to Coahuila.” All
films are with English subtitles. This event is co-sponsored with the National Museum of
Mexican Art. Please RSVP at (773) 947-0600 Ext. 627.

DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637
773-947-0600