2024 Schedule


THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15


Opening Reception

Thursday, Feb. 15 / 6:00-7:00pm /  Wells Hall B106 (Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public

Join us as we launch LxFF 2024 with a relaxed reception in Wells Hall (literally) around the corner from our opening pair of films at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


This Stolen Country of Mine (Nuestro país robado)

Please be advised that this film contains images of gun violence.

Thursday, Feb. 15 / 7:00 pm / Wells Hall B122 (Directions HERE)

Genre: Documentary / Language: Spanish with English Subtitles / Country: Ecuador 🇪🇨 / Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


Memories of My Father (El olvido que seremos)

Please be advised that this film contains images of gun violence.

Thursday, Feb. 15 / 7:00 pm / Wells Hall B119 (Directions HERE)

Genre: Political Drama / Language: Spanish with English Subtitles / Country: Colombia 🇨🇴 / Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16


The Lawsuit for Survival Panel

Friday, Feb. 16 / 12:30-1:45pm / MSU Library Green Room (Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public


The landmark case, Joaquin Oliver v. USA, asks the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to request the U.S. to implement strong gun policies to prevent mass shootings and other gun violence. This panel features Manny & Patricia Oliver, as they discuss details of the lawsuit. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired

Friday, Feb. 16 / 2:00 pm / MSU Library Green Room (Directions HERE)

Genre: Documentary / Language: English / Country: Costa Rica 🇨🇷 / Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


LxFF 2024 Kick-Off!

Friday, Feb. 16 / 4:30-6:00pm /  Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public

LxFF 2024 will be in full swing by Friday afternoon! Join us to kick off a full weekend of films and special events at the Broad Museum. Enjoy fine catering, a short film short-listed for the 2024 Oscars, and a few (short) remarks from the LxFF crew before heading to the RCAH Theater for a double feature. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


Wings of Dust

Please be advised that this film contains images of gun violence.

Friday, Feb. 16 / 5:00-5:30pm /  Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (Directions HERE)

Genre: Short Documentary / Language: Spanish with English Subtitles / Country: Peru 🇵🇪 / Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


Carajita

Friday, Feb. 16 / 6:30pm / RCAH Theater (Directions HERE)

Genre: Drama / Language: Spanish with English Subtitles / Country: Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 / Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


A Bruddah’s Mind (Cabeça de Nêgo)

Please be advised that this film contains images of gun violence.

Friday, Feb. 16 / 8:30 pm / RCAH Theater (Directions HERE)

Genre: Drama / Language: Portuguese with English Subtitles / Country: Brazil 🇧🇷/ Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17


The Sacred Spirit (Espíritu sagrado)

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 11:00 am /The Robin Theatre (Directions HERE)

Genre: Comedy / Language: Spanish with English Subtitles / Country: Spain 🇪🇸/ Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


Meet & Greet

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 1:00-2:30pm /Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center (Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public

Enjoy the warm & welcoming atmosphere at Casa de Rosado, where you can eat, drink and mingle with invited guests, community partners and LxFF members between film screenings at The Robin Theatre (around the corner in REO Town). FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


Home Is Somewhere Else

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 3:00 pm /Location: The Robin Theatre (Directions HERE)

Genre: Documentary and Animation / Language: English / Country: Mexico 🇲🇽 and USA / Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 3:00 pm / East Lansing Public Library (Directions HERE)

Genre: Animation / Language: English / Country: USA / Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


Miguelito, a song to Puerto Rico

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 5:00 pm /Location: The Robin Theatre (Directions HERE)

Genre: Music Documentary / Language: English / Country: Puerto Rico 🇵🇷/ Free and Open to the Public / More information HERE


GUAC, The One-Man Show

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 7:30-9:30pm /Location: Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood  (Directions HERE)

An exclusive theatrical performance about gun violence, loss and love by Manny Oliver. More information HERE / Limited seats: Purchase Tickets ($10 in advance/$15 at the door).


Concert & Party

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 10:00pm /Location: Urban Beat (Directions HERE)

Come dance with us at Urban Beat and enjoy live music performed by Salsa Verde! Sponsored by La Comunidad Latinoamericana de MSU. Purchase Tickets ($5 in advance/$7 at the door).


SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18


The Bone Woman (Huesera)

Sunday, Feb. 18 / 1:00 pm / Celebration Cinema (Directions HERE)

Genre: Horror / Language: Spanish with English subtitles / Country: Mexico 🇲🇽 / Purchase Tickets ($5 in advance/$7 at the door) / More information HERE


The Monroy Affair (El caso Monroy)

Please be advised that this film contains images of gun violence.

Sunday, Feb. 18 / 3:30 pm / Celebration Cinema (Directions HERE)

Genre: Drama / Language: Spanish with English subtitles / Country: Peru 🇵🇪 / Purchase Tickets ($5 in advance/$7 at the door) / More information HERE


Anthem (Himno)

Sunday, Feb. 18 / 6:00 pm / Celebration Cinema (Directions HERE)

Genre: Music Documentary / Language: Spanish with English subtitles / Country: Chile 🇨🇱 / Purchase Tickets ($5 in advance/$7 at the door) / More information HERE


Closing Reception

Sunday, Feb. 18 / 8:00 pm / Celebration Cinema (Directions HERE) / Free with a film ticket purchase

We will wrap up LxFF 2024 with a catered reception (and cake!) immediately following our three film program at Celebration Cinema. FREE WITH A FILM TICKET PURCHASE!