¡Viva Tu Cine! To Launch Largest Year-Round Latino Film Program in the United States

“In a move that could increase the representation of Latino films at next year’s Oscars, ¡Viva Tu Cine! announced today plans to bring 10 to 15 new films to US theatres as part of its 2006 edition, making it the largest year-round Latino film program in the country. The program, which began in Los Angeles in 2004, is now expanding nationally to New York and other key markets, and is set to begin May 5, 2006.

The mission of ¡Viva Tu Cine! is to release Spanish language and Latino-themed films into commercial movie theatres that reach the Latino community. Traditionally underserved by Hollywood studios, Latino audiences have strongly embraced the program and its grassroots approach, which creates a space for high-quality films that are otherwise inaccessible except during once-a-year film festivals. “

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