Cassandro - Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series

Join us to watch Cassandro, based on the true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur Ewrestler who rises to international stardom after he creates the character ‘Cassandro,’ the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, the El Palso man upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life. Starring Gaél García Bernal in one of the most iconic roles of his career, Cassandro is a giddily entertaining and celebratory drama that hints at the emotional bruises under the sparkly lurex leotard and false lashes to ultimately create space for unapologetically queer men in a male-dominated sport and society.

PREVIEW:
https://pragda.com/film/cassandro/ 

All films are in Spanish with
closed caption in English. 

The Spanish Film Club series was
made possible with the support of Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for
Culture of Spain. This event is sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice in partnership with the
Hispanic/Latinx Advisory Committee, OCC Spanish Department and Global Education
Committee. 

Host or Publisher Oakland Community College