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In 1912, Puerto Rican feminist Luisa Capetillo, a lectora (reader) for cigar workers, made headlines when she decided to wear pants to work. And she refused to back down.
WHAT WE LOVE:
Based on a true story! Phenomenal acting and settings. Inspiring. A must-see.
This film is a part of BLOCK A (Opening Night):
Capetillo
Why We Dance
This film can be viewed:
Virtually (Virtual Admission) OR
In-person (March 7, 5:00 PM, Ringling College of Art and Design, Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, Morganroth Auditorium)
- Year2024
- Runtime22 minutes
- LanguageSpanish
- CountryPuerto Rico
- PremiereFlorida
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorAntonio Asencio
- ScreenwriterAntonio Asencio
- ProducerHania Sánchez Corujo, Antonio Asencio
- Executive ProducerErnesto E. Asencio
- CastAris Mejías, Junior Alvarez
- CinematographerJeannice Mustafá
- EditorManuel E. Rosario, Hania Sánchez Corujo, Yara Cintrón Rivera
In 1912, Puerto Rican feminist Luisa Capetillo, a lectora (reader) for cigar workers, made headlines when she decided to wear pants to work. And she refused to back down.
WHAT WE LOVE:
Based on a true story! Phenomenal acting and settings. Inspiring. A must-see.
This film is a part of BLOCK A (Opening Night):
Capetillo
Why We Dance
This film can be viewed:
Virtually (Virtual Admission) OR
In-person (March 7, 5:00 PM, Ringling College of Art and Design, Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, Morganroth Auditorium)
- Year2024
- Runtime22 minutes
- LanguageSpanish
- CountryPuerto Rico
- PremiereFlorida
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorAntonio Asencio
- ScreenwriterAntonio Asencio
- ProducerHania Sánchez Corujo, Antonio Asencio
- Executive ProducerErnesto E. Asencio
- CastAris Mejías, Junior Alvarez
- CinematographerJeannice Mustafá
- EditorManuel E. Rosario, Hania Sánchez Corujo, Yara Cintrón Rivera