A special screening of the award-winning film La Cocina will take place at Laredo College Visual and Performing Arts Center on October 30 2024 at 6pm. This event promises a unique experience to watch the movie ahead of the national release with the opportunity to enjoy a post-screening dialogue with actress Anna Diaz filmmaker and educator Marcela Morán and local advocate Sister Rosemary Welsh. We’d be delighted to have you join us!
La Cocina captures the intense pace of a bustling Times Square restaurant The Grill. When money mysteriously vanishes from the cash register suspicion quickly falls on Pedro (Raúl Briones) an undocumented cook with dreams of a better life. His relationship with Julia (Rooney Mara) an American waitress battling her own inner conflicts takes a turn when a shocking revelation forces Pedro toward a decision that could bring down the entire restaurant. Blending sharp comedy and poignant drama La Cocina captures the invisible lives of the people who keep America’s kitchens running all while exploring the personal and systemic struggles of those in pursuit of the elusive American Dream.
Directed by the acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Alonso Ruizpalacios (Güeros Museo) and starring Rooney Mara (Carol The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Raúl Briones (Narcos: Mexico) La Cocina has been described by The Hollywood Reporter as “an explosive account of immigrant restaurant workers chasing the American Dream” and celebrated as “a singular masterwork” by RogerEbert.com.
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Given Laredo’s unique position as a major Latinx city on the US/Mexico border the themes of immigration and aspiration explored in the film resonate deeply with our community. We look forward to sharing this impactful film with you!