Academy Museum to Open 'Cinelandia' on Mexican American Cinema in 2027
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is gearing up for an exciting new exhibit called 'Cinelandia: Celebrating Mexican American Cinema,' which is set to launch on September 25, 2027, in the Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery. This showcase will highlight the vital roles played by Mexican American, Chicano, and Mexican filmmakers in shaping the American film scene, exploring themes of identity and belonging. It will also examine how these filmmakers interacted with various artistic disciplines like painting, literature, poetry, theater, and music, and their impact on global cinema. Amy Homma, the museum's Director and President, stated that 'Cinelandia' aims to highlight the richness and resilience of these cultural experiences while sparking new discussions through cinema’s lasting influence.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Cinelandia: Celebrating Mexican American Cinema'
- Opens September 25, 2027
- Located in the Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery on the fourth floor
- Venue: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
- Focuses on Mexican American, Chicano, and Mexican contributions to filmmaking
- Examines impact on identity and belonging within these communities
- Includes connections to painting, literature, poetry, theater, and music
- Amy Homma is Director and President of the Academy Museum and the Academy Collection
Entities
Institutions
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
- Academy Collection
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States