November 11, 2026
Online
9:30 PM EST
SOMOS CINE: Puerto Rican Stories on Screen
In celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, this special edition of Bronx Film Wednesdays showcases five short films by Puerto Rican filmmakers. Through stories of music, fantasy, healthcare, love, memory, and human connection, the program highlights the diversity of Puerto Rican storytelling and the experiences, creativity, and imagination that shape Puerto Rican culture on the island and throughout the diaspora.
Nuevo Rico | Dir. Kristian Mercado I Puerto Rico I 16 Minutes | 2021
In a futuristic Puerto Rico, twin siblings discover a celestial secret that propels them into reggaeton stardom. But fame and fortune come at a price, forcing them to confront the consequences of their newfound success.
Biopsia | Dir. Glorimar Marrero Sánchez I Puerto Rico I 14:00 Minutes | 2016
Carmen accompanies a group of women traveling from Vieques to San Juan to undergo breast biopsies. Their long journey by water and road reveals the difficulties and inequalities women face in accessing adequate medical services on the island.
El Extraordinario Sr. Júpiter | Dir. Federico Torres Fernández I Puerto Rico I 17:00 Minutes | 2015
Abandoned as a child, Franco Júpiter grows up fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and discovers an extraordinary ability to awaken supernatural powers. His unusual gifts lead him on a journey that challenges the boundaries between magic and reality.
La Foto de Papá | Dir. David Norris I Puerto Rico I 10:00 Minutes | 2015
Margarita has remained in love with Mateo, her youthful sweetheart, who disappeared when they were both eighteen. Forty-five years later, Mateo unexpectedly returns to her home with an old photograph and a story, bringing the past back into her life.
Bolero | Dir. Lynnie Feliciano Vélez I Puerto Rico I 10:00 Minutes | 2017
Lucy, a transgender woman, and Delia, an immigrant, work nights just a short distance from one another, unaware of each other’s existence. A series of unexpected and tragic events brings their lives together, creating an opportunity for connection and friendship.
Films include subtitles.
Bronx Film Wednesdays (BxFW) screens new, little-seen, and standout indie films that you will love! Carefully selected to illustrate cultural, aesthetic, and geographic diversity, BxFW brings monthly screenings online and to public access television in partnership with BronxNet Community Television.Travel the world and open your mind to stories as wild and from as far as the imagination can go — romance, comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, thriller, drama, music, sports, animation, documentary, and more!
Event Details
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
9:30 PM EST
ONLINE:
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Curated by:
Melisa Ramos
Hosted by:
Sonyi Lopez
This program is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Governor’s Office and the New York State Legislature. For a full list of our funders, click here.
