Porvenir, Texas

This documentary tells the story behind the 1918 massacre of 15 Mexican men in the tiny border town of Porvenir, Texas. 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: 

2019

Total CPB Investment: 

$125,000

Made Possible by CPB's Investment: 

Andrew Shapter
Austin, TX
LPB Subgrant
$125,000

Topics: 

Hispanic, Latino & Latin American