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shareBorderland Stories celebrates the diverse voices, cultures, and perspectives of the San Diego–Tijuana border region and beyond. Featuring films by Latino filmmakers and stories from both sides of the border, this program explores the identities, experiences, and connections that shape our binational community through the power of cinema.
In this program
Trident
Directed by: Luis Angel Prado | 09:10 mins
Trident Directed by Luis Angel Prado Director Biography Born and raised in Tijuana, he holds a Bachelor’s degree…
BLUE BLOOD
Directed by: Erick Rojas | 19:10 mins
After responding to high-impact incidents in a country where seeking psychological help is frowned upon there are only two options: Fight or die.
Las Gorditas
Directed by: Caed Vidrio | 07:55 mins
A mother revisits the memories of afternoons spent sharing gorditas with her son, when conversation, routine, and affection seemed to make time stand still. As those everyday moments take on a new meaning, food becomes a bridge between what was lived and what remains. Las Gorditas is an intimate story about family bonds, memory, and the quiet weight that absence can leave behind.
Pinche Nerdo
Directed by: Jacob Watson | 18:00 mins
An aspiring comic book artist from Tijuana crosses the border and suits up in cosplay to promote his work in the chaotic crowds of Comic-Con, where an unexpected encounter with an influential attendee forces him to make a choice about his dream.
El Toro Lento
Directed by: Hudson Ortiz | 16:13 mins
Sergio is a disenchanted boxer pursuing a career he’s fallen out of love with to satisfy the expectations of his family. When he isn’t in the ring, he’s half-heartedly training boxers, like Alex, a young gardener struggling to provide for himself and his girlfriend Rosa. Every night, to escape from his unfulfilling life, Sergio locks up the gym and becomes El Toro Fuerte, the unstoppable Luchador. But for how long can he keep his alter-ego a secret?
The Year Without Light
Directed by: Marlon Morales | 14:58 mins
Northern Mexico – 1997. Ulysses, a detective tired of the violence that his work presents, narrates in detail his latest case of femicide: The disappearance of Lucia Pardo
Dates & Times
Digital Gym Cinema
November 14, 2026
1:00 pm
