Porvenir, Texas

This documentary tells the story behind the 1918 massacre of 15 Mexican men in this tiny border town. A century later, the film asks what led to the events of that fateful night and reveals the tensions that still remain along the border.

Year: 

2018

Total CPB Investment: 

$25,000

Made Possible by CPB's Investment: 

Christina Fernandez
Austin, TX
LPB Subgrant
$25,000

Topics: 

History & Biography
Hispanic, Latino & Latin American