April 11, 2025
G20 is #1 on Amazon Prime! Ready for some action-packed film? G20, directed by Mexican filmmaker Patricia Riggen, stars Academy Award winner Viola Davis as the President Danielle Sutton. Alongside Secret Service Agent Manny Ruiz, played by Ramón Rodríguez, President Sutton must rely on her military expertise and determination to protect her family and world leaders after an attack during the G20 Summit in Cape Town.
Watch now on Amazon Prime!
Take a seat this weekend and watch North of North, a sitcom comedy featuring members of the Inuit community. Siaja, played by Anna Lambe, is a young Inuk mother trying to navigate motherhood, relationships, and a new job after spontaneously exiting her marriage to the town’s golden boy. Living in a tiny tight-knit Arctic town, she must find her way while defying societal expectations.
Created and produced by Stacy Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, North of North is a must-see show this week. Cast members include Maika Harper as “Neevee,” Braeden Clarke as “Kuuk,” Bailey Poching as “Colin,” and many more.
North of North is now available to stream on Netflix.
The National Hispanic Media Coalition Presents Building Community: Indigenous Food Panel
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) hosted its latest Building Community episode, which brought together various Indigenous chefs. “The panel was centered around their relationship with Indigenous food, and how they grew up with different but similar experiences that allowed them to learn about their Indigenous ancestral food and ingredients,” writes Denise Florez of Caló News. This episode specifically dives into the decolonization of Mexican food and the future of how we identify Latino cuisine.
This insightful discussion is a must-watch for all food lovers. Watch now on our YouTube channel.
Moderated by:
Bill Esparza, Eater LA
Featured panelists include:
About the Yéigo Action Grant
The Yéigo Action Grant provides support for the growing landscape of Native artists and culture bearers who need financial assistance with a specific professional opportunity or towards a hardship that is hindering their creative practice.
This program offers grants between $100 and $1,000 for individual Native artists and culture bearers. First Peoples Fund (FPF) finds it essential to support artists in their times of need, especially when their work is impacted by sudden hardship. This grant’s name incorporates the Diné word, yéigo, often used as a phrase of encouragement that can mean “keep going” or “don’t give up.”
While some hardship requests related to a current artistic project may be eligible, please note that Yéigo Action Grants are not intended to assist with funding new or existing artist projects.
KEY INFORMATION
Grant amount: $100-$1,000
Application deadline: 3:00 pm MT on the 10th of every month
Funding Usage Guidelines
Funds may be used for:
Applicant Eligibility
For more information on guidelines for applying please click the link below.
Survival of the Thickest returns with a juicy, thrilling second season. Mavis Beaumont, played by Michelle Buteau, dives into new adventures with deeper relationships, self-discovery, and significant career moves. As she embarks on a journey to Rome to rekindle her romance with Luca, unresolved trust issues lead her back to New York.
Watch season 2, available to watch now on Netflix.
The Life List starring Sofia Carson and José Zúñiga is a heartwarming film that follows a young woman who discovers a list of dreams her late mother never got to complete. Determined to honor her memory, she embarks on a cross-country journey to fulfill each item. Along this story, she uncovers family secrets, unexpected friendships, and self-discovery.
Available for streaming now on Netflix.
NVISION Latino Film & Music Festival
September 5-7th, 2025
Miami, Florida
Over the past decade, the festival has blossomed into a vibrant community where filmmakers, musicians, and artists unite to uplift and empower one another. NVISION changes the narrative by shifting perceptions in Latino cinema, amplifying Latin music’s influence, and empowering future creatives through education and community.
25% Discount for NHMC’s network:
CODE: NHMCNVISION25
Code expires April 21st, 2025
The Amateur is a psychological thriller that dives deep into the mind of a CIA cryptographer played by Rami Malek. When his fiancée is killed in an attack, he bypasses protocol and takes matters into his own hands after his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action. Starring fellow NHMC supporter Adrian Martinez, The Amateur is the film to watch this weekend.
Playing now at a movie theater near you!
On Swift Horses is a drama of love, longing, and betrayal set during the 1950s postwar America. The film follows a newlywed couple Muriel and Lee, whose world is shifted by the arrival of Julius, Lee’s younger brother. Their lives begin to unravel in unpredictable ways through complexities of love, loyalty, and identity.
Starring Diego Calva, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Eldori, Will Poulter, the film invites viewers to engage with poetic visuals.
Available to watch on April 25, 2025, at a movie theater near you!
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical focuses on the immigrant experience and Latino culture in America. Based on the play by Josefina Lopez, the musical tells the story of Ana Garcia, a young woman in East Los Angeles dreaming of escaping her family’s sewing factory. As she faces critical challenges with her family’s business, Ana must balance her personal ambitions and her family’s expectations.
Tatianna Cordoba, who plays Anna Garcia, makes her Broadway debut and is the first immigrant to star in a Broadway show. The production aims to represent the vibrant, hard-working, and hopeful spirit of Latino immigrants. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Sergio Trujillo, he hopes to highlight the message of resilience and authenticity of the Latino immigrant experience. NHMC will honor Real Women Have Curves: The Musical in this year’s 2025 NHMC Impacts New York Awards on April 23rd and will be accepted by Jack Noseworthy, the producer, on behalf of the production.
To learn more, click here.
