In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of, La Boda (2000) beginning Thursday, September 19, and continuing through Thursday, September 26, 2024.

La Boda is an intimate portrait of migrant life along the U.S.-Mexican border delving into the challenges faced by a community striving to maintain their roots in Mexico, while pursuing the “American Dream”. The camera follows Elizabeth Luis during the weeks before her marriage to Artemio Guerrero, interweaving the anticipation of the upcoming wedding with candid stories that explore the architecture of the Luis family. For 22-year-old Elizabeth, migrant life has meant shouldering responsibilities beyond those of an average young adult. Along with her seven siblings, she has contributed to the family income throughout her adolescence and young adulthood, often forced to sacrifice school for fieldwork and social life for travel as she and her family move between Texas, California and Mexico. La Boda tells the timeless story of a young woman’s coming of age, while also confronting negative stereotypes of the migrant community with the real life biography of a Mexican-American family bridging the gap between countries and culture.

Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday, September 19, at the following URL: https://www.wmm.com/virtual-screening-room/la-boda-chatham-community-library/

A password is required at the time of viewing.  

Please contact social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information.

This program is free and open to the public.