02/20/2026
Join us for the 50th anniversary screening of Chulas Fronteras (Les Blank & Chris Strachwitz, 1976) and Del Mero Corazón (Blank, Gosling, & Strachwitz, 1979) followed by a conversation between editor and director Maureen Gosling, archivist Juan Antonio Cuellar, and artist-scholar Alex Chávez moderated by Plus, performances by and DJs .media and !
2220 Arts + Archives, 2220 Beverly Blvd, LA, CA 90057, Saturday 2/28, 6:30 (doors) $20.
Want more?
Come to UC Santa Barbara for Beautiful Borders: Texas-Mexico Crossings in Film and Music a one-day symposium and film screening focusing on the 50th anniversary of the classic documentary film Chulas Fronteras (1976), paired with
Del Mero Corazón (1979). Featuring Jorge Balleza, Alex Chávez, Juan Antonio Cuéllar, Gallo Armado, Maureen Gosling, Omar Lozano, Sonido Sapo, and Dave Novak.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Symposium 1 PM - 4:30 PM |
Film Screening 7 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: HSSB 6020 & Po***ck Theatre, UCSB Campus
Flyer designs:
