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OC Film Fiesta: "El Santo en el Museo de Cera"

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

September 16, 2012

A presentation by the OC Film Fiesta.

El Santo, the masked Mexican wrestler, investigates a series of kidnappings. He discovers that the mysterious Doctor Caroll is using the victims as part of his experiments to develop an army of monsters. Naturally, El Santo is able to overcome them all - with wrestling!

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OC Film Fiesta: "Brilliant Soil"

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Yost Theatre

September 16, 2012

-- A presentation by the OC Film Fiesta.--

By custom, thousands of artisans in Mexico still use lead based glazes in their pottery without knowing the damage that this toxic element causes to their health.

Herlinda, an indigenous Purepecha potter, is one of the few artisans in her community who...

OC Film Fiesta: "Tales of Masked Men"

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

September 15, 2012

A presentation of the OC Film Fiesta.

OC Premiere of a new PBS documentary exploring Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and the tradition of the masked Mexican wrestler. A Film by Carlos Avila. Co-Produced & Edited by Thom Calderón.

The OC Film Fiesta, launched in 2010, is a cinematic...

OC Film Fiesta: "Tin Tan"

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

September 15, 2012

-- A presentation by the OC Film Fiesta.--

Germán Cipriano Gómez Valdés Castillo, better known as his famous character "Tin Tan," gained the attention of an entire continent through his "pachuco" style, use of Spanglish, and rapid, comedic improvisation. His...

OC Film Fiesta: "The Greenhorns"

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Yost Theatre

September 15, 2012

-- A presentation by the OC Film Fiesta.--

"The Greenhorns" is a documentary film that explores the lives of America’s young farming community—its spirit, practices, and needs. As the nation experiences a groundswell of interest in sustainable lifestyles, we see the promising...