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Two kids from one of the toughest ghettos in Puerto Rico were filmed during 5 years fighting their way out of poverty and violence using their hands in the boxing ring.
Vicente Espinel is a folk musician struggling to preserve tradition in a world increasingly dominated by reggaeton. His life changes when he crosses paths with Perla, a bold and magnetic urban artist. Their connection sparks a clash between heritage and innovation.
Three stories that narrate the normality of life in all three types of urban post-industrialization developments in Puerto Rico, the parcelas, caseríos, and residenciales.
The story of the basketball players that represented Puerto Rico at the San Juan's 1979 Pan Am Games.
Filmed over three years across four continents, Dirty Coin takes viewers deep into the real-world practice of Bitcoin mining. From rural Texas to the mountains of Malawi, the film explores a wide range of mining operations—some sustainable, some controversial—and the communities behind them. Through interviews with energy experts, miners, and local residents, it paints a nuanced picture of a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you're new to Bitcoin or part of the movement, Dirty Coin offers a fresh perspective on how mining is impacting the world today.
An audiovisual reflection around the concept of growing, and the invisibilities and strengths that come with age for women. The project, conceptualized as a transmedia audiovisual experience, is nourished by reflections and comments of 12 women with different professional backgrounds and life experiences, between the ages of 49 and 83, who carry their heads with the natural color of their gray hair.
Teenager Carmín lives in a mountainous village in the center of Puerto Rico with her tough and conservative grandmother. Her mother left for the US without her. The arrival of her father, after long years in prison, eases Carmín’s profound sadness. The relationship with him, however, brings its own ambiguousness and complexities and as Carmín moves into womanhood this causes great confusion, mostly for her.
Popular’s new production, “Salsa: Sabor y Evolución” (Salsa: Flavor and Evolution), takes viewers on a journey through the pivotal moments and figures that helped shape the genre. It also explores key musical contributions from artists and the songs that played a crucial role in its development and evolution. The program offers a balanced musical lineup featuring salsa legends and their work alongside new artists currently building their careers in the genre. This musical special marks the start of the holiday season and has become a cultural touchstone for Puerto Ricans. This edition marks 31 years of bringing joy to households both on and off the island.
