Cafecito con… Puerto Rican Filmmakers: “Esta Isla” & “Mataron a Pedro”
Location: CENTRO en El Barrio
Cost: Free
November 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST
Films are one of the many ways we experience the stories that connect us. Join filmmakers Lorraine Jones and Cristian Carretero (Esta isla, 2025) and Kristian Mercado (Mataron a Pedro, 2026), along with CENTRO Media Manager, Andrès Arias, in conversation as they explore the ways in which their films are a reflection of the Puerto Rican experience. Together, we will learn about the process of making their films, what it looks like to research, write and photograph personal and poignant portraits of the Puerto Rican experience that dives deep into the complexities of identity, resilience and colonial legacy.
Join us before the conversation starting at 3:00 PM for a screening of both films!