Mosquita y Mari

September 19th, 2012

Directed by Aurora Guerrero, “Mosquita y Mari” garnered an Official Selection at Sundance 2012. Join us for the screening of this acclaimed coming of age story and meet the artistic and creative staff behind “Mosquita y Mari.”

Mosquita y Mari tells the story of a “first-crush” love between two Chicana girls, and is the debut of independent filmmaker Aurora Guerrero. Centering on two 15-year-old girls in Huntington Park, Mosquita Y Mari shows the distance between the high towers of L.A. and the immigrant community a few miles east of it.

In this illuminating glimpse into a personal world, Yolanda (Fenessa Pineda) is a good-girl; the high-achiever whose immigrant parents pin their dreams on her. Yolanda is paired with a newcomer, Mari (Venecia Troncoso), her polar opposite. She’s a blossoming, fiery beauty just snuck-in from Mexico with her single Mom and younger sister. Mari’s stunning looks and street cunning belie a frightened girl with low self-esteem who yearns for her deceased father.

In this special case, opposites attract and the two become fast friends. The adventurous Mari leads Yolanda on a series of escapes which invigorate her, while Yolanda’s persistent encouragement lifts Mari’s fear of failing at school. Unspooling slowly but in a groping progression, Yolanda discovers that she is truly gay. It’s something she must hide from her stolid Catholic parents, as well as her boy-crazy peers.

Official Website: www.mosquitaymari.com

In the Press: Interview with Aurora Guerrero @ indiewire.com

Tickets are available at the San Jose State Center Box Office, on the SJSU Campus, adjacent to the SJSU Event Center OR may be purchased on the day of the event at the door.

$10 general admission
$5 student admission
$15 general admission at the door
$10 student admission at the door

Location

Morris Daily Auditorium, San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, Ca 95112

Film & Community Conversations:
Dr. Adriana Ayala
Film & Community Conversations:
Dr. Humberto Morales
Film & Community Conversations:
Reyna Grande
Music:
Maestro Andrés Cárdenes

Film & Community Conversations:
Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
Monday, June 10, 2013:
A Conversation with Author of “Latinnovating,” Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
Saturday, May 11, 2013:
A Conversation and Violin Master Class with Maestro Andrés Cárdenes
Friday, May 10, 2013:
A Conversation with National Book Critics Nominee Reyna Grande

Friday, May 3, 2013:
From the Battlefield to the Plaza
Concerts:
Dia de los Muertos Community Concert and Family Activities
Friday, September 21, 2012:
California History Walking Tours
Special Events:
Maya Calendar Revealed

Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
20th Anniversary Como Agua Para Chocolate Diner
Thursday, September 13, 2012:
The Weight of the Nation
Film & Community Conversations:
Irene Chavez
Music:
Las Cafeteras

Music:
La Misa Negra
Film & Community Conversations:
Aurora Guerrero
Dance:
Guelaguetza performers from Santa Cruz
Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
20th Anniversary Like Water for Chocolate

Saturday, September 15, 2012:
The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz
VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
Mosquita y Mari
Monday, September 10, 2012:
Mexican Movie Night (In Spanish)
Film & Community Conversations:
Isaac Artenstein

VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
Tijuana Jews
Film & Community Conversations:
Rick Najera
Saturday, September 8, 2012:
Taco Shop w/ Rick Najera
Concerts:
Domingo Gigante: A Night Of Stars

Music:
Los Texmaniacs
Music:
Trio Ellas
Music:
Paquita la Del Barrio
Music:
Ozomatli

Music:
Lila Downs
Music:
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan
Music:
Ronstadt Generations
Film & Community Conversations:
Ruben Navarette

Film & Community Conversations:
Javier Sicilia
Special Events:
VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – Conversations with Javier Sicilia Ruben Martinez and Ruben Navarrette
Concerts:
VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – An Evening of Comedy!
Dance:
Calpulli Tonalehqueh