We Are Latinos
Filmmaker Victor Antillanca shares the stories, hopes and accomplishments of the vibrant – and underappreciated – Kansas City Latino community. The experiences of Latino artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, immigrants and proud Americans unfolds in this cinematic and beautifully short documentary series, highlighting the diversity of the community’s experiences in the metro.
We Are Latinos II | Partners in Art at ITRA
Isaac Tapia and Rodrigo Alvarez are partners in ITRA, which has created more than 45 murals and other artworks. Their story is part of “We Are Latinos II.”
We Are Latinos II | Cesar Velez Dreams of ‘No Restrictions’
Cesar Velez is a dreamer in the DACA program. He dreams of creating art with “no restrictions.” His story is part of “We Are Latinos II” on Kansas City PBS.
We Are Latinos II | Blending Coffee and Art at Café Corazón
Dulcinea Herrera, co-founder of Café Corazón, also creates abstract art, still life paintings, digital designs and websites.
We Are Latinos | Art at the Heart of the Matter
Jenny Mendez, a third-generation Mexican American artist born and raised on the West Side of Kansas City, is cultural arts director at the Mattie Rhodes Center. The neighborhood, and its people, have inspired her for decades. That inspiration found its fullest expression in the West Side mural project.
We Are Latinos | KC Artist Reconnects With Her Childhood in Mexico
Aquetzali (Kiki) Serna preserves fading memories of her early childhood in Mexico through her art today in Kansas City.