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Latin American Film: “La Llorona”
November 5, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Students from Professor Kincaid’s Hist30501 course, “Latin American History through Film” will show Jayro Bustamante’s film “La Llorona.”
The story follows retired General Enrique Monteverde, who is accused of genocide against Indigenous Maya communities during Guatemala’s civil war. Although legal proceedings fail to hold him accountable, strange events begin to occur inside his home.
Combining historical drama, political commentary and supernatural horror, the film explores questions of memory, justice, guilt and the lingering effects of violence on individuals and nations. The film was Guatemala’s submission for the Academy Awards and received significant international acclaim.
Location
Y Jean Chambers Hall
Student Union and Library Building (Hammond Campus)
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