{"id":142260,"date":"2023-01-24T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T16:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-mujeres-latinas-en-accions-50th-anniversary-documentary\/"},"modified":"2023-01-24T12:00:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T16:00:02","slug":"documental-del-50-aniversario-de-mujeres-latinas-en-accion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/documental-del-50-aniversario-de-mujeres-latinas-en-accion\/","title":{"rendered":"MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCI\u00d3N&#8217;S 50TH ANNIVERSARY DOCUMENTARY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Mujeres\u00a0Announces Glorimar Marrero-S\u00e1nchez to direct a feature documentary<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">CHICAGO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 23, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/&#8211; Mujeres Latinas en Acci\u00f3n (Mujeres) is delighted to announce the official launch of a 50<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary documentary film production. After a request for proposals for filmmakers in January and receiving numerous from across the country, Glorimar Marrero-S\u00e1nchez has been selected to create the feature-length documentary film capturing Mujeres&#8217; 50-year history and story.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1973, Mujeres is the longest-standing Latina-led organization in the country. With its headquarters based in Pilsen in <span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, Illinois<\/span>, it has grown from a volunteer-led group of dedicated Latinas that it once was to over 55 employees with satellite locations in <span class=\"xn-location\">North Riverside<\/span> and Brighton Park.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In 2023, as we reach our golden anniversary, this documentary will be an opportunity to proudly share Mujeres&#8217; uniquely <span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago<\/span>, Latina history and story in a way we have never been able to do so before&#8221; says <span class=\"xn-person\">Linda X. Tortolero<\/span>, President and CEO of\u00a0Mujeres Latinas en Acci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Barranquitas, <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> in 1978, Glorimar Marrero-S\u00e1nchez is a filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist. Her body of work includes film, audiovisual, still photography and installation. The thematic axes of her work address illness, grief, gender, and inequality.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a Latina woman filmmaker, I recognize the power of the audiovisual form to give visibility to these stories through a honest storytelling capable of weaving together narrating voices and archives. I aspire to make a documentary that synthesizes the enormous result of the work of Mujeres\u00a0Latinas\u00a0en\u00a0Acci\u00f3n\u00a0and its impact on the lives of Latina women who, for decades, have received and continue to receive their services.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Today,\u00a0Mujeres remains a unique and vital resource annually supporting over 1,000 survivors of sexual and domestic violence, training over 140 aspiring entrepreneurs, advocating alongside 30 leaders for our communities, and recently announcing the start of technical assistance at a national level.<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3761902-1&amp;h=4074383407&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mujereslatinasenaccion.org%2F&amp;a=Mujeres+Latinas+en+Acci%C3%B3n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mujeres Latinas en Acci\u00f3n<\/a><\/i><\/b>&#8216;s<i>\u00a0(Mujeres) <\/i>mission is to empower\u00a0Latinas\u00a0through providing services, which reflect their values and culture and by being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives. Today,\u00a0Mujeres&#8217; programs and services empower Latinas and their families, and supports them as they <b>heal, thrive<\/b>, and <b>lead<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA CONTACT:<br \/><\/b>Mujeres Latinas en Acci\u00f3n<br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Fanny Cano<\/span> (She, Her, Hers)<br \/>Director of Marketing and Communications<br \/>E: <a href=\"mailto:fcano@mujereslat.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">fcano@mujereslat.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Mujeres Latinas en Acci\u00f3n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Mujeres\u00a0Announces Glorimar Marrero-S\u00e1nchez to direct a feature documentary<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">CHICAGO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 23, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/&#8211; Mujeres Latinas en Acci\u00f3n (Mujeres) is delighted to announce the official launch of a 50<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary documentary film production. 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