WORLD PREMIERE – Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood

French in Motion is honored to invite you to the WORLD PREMIERE of Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood at the 26th Beverly Hills Film Festival.

For nearly a century, Hollywood has often confined Latinos to narrow, stereotypical roles—bandits, exotic dancers, or faceless foreigners—sometimes even casting white actors in brownface. But the Latino community refused to be silenced. Pioneers like Rita Moreno and Edward James Olmos, inspired by the social movements of the 1960s and 1970s, fought for authentic representation on screen.

Today, visionary filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón, alongside stars like Pedro Pascal and America Ferrera, are reshaping the narrative. Through powerful storytelling, they bring Latino heritage to global audiences. 

Produced and written by Clara Kuperberg & Julia Kuperberg, Beyond the Border explores this journey—from the black-and-white era to modern cinema—using rare archives, iconic film clips, and candid interviews with trailblazers such as John Leguizamo, Jimmy Smits, José Zuniga, Esai Morales, and Edward James Olmos. This documentary reveals how representation transforms our collective imagination.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Esai Morales, Carla Hool, and Daniel Villarreal.

FILM DETAILS:

• Produced and written by Clara Kuperberg & Julia Kuperberg

• Production: Wichita Films

• Co-Production: Kali Pictures

• Producers: Clara Kuperberg & Julia Kuperberg

• Co-Producer: Martine Melloul

• Executive Producer: Daniel Talbott

• Network: TCM Cinéma

• Year: 2026

• Distribution: Prime Entertainment Group

• Running Time: 80 minutes

INFOS:

Beverly Hills Film Festival
April 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM – Block 11, TCL Chinese Theaters (THIRD FLOOR)
Parking: Hollywood and Highland Garage
Main Entrance: 6925 Hollywood Blvd
Side Entrance (Recommended): 6801 Hollywood Blvd (easiest access to the third floor)