NUESTRO NORTE
Our North
About NUESTRO NORTE
Through shared stories, memories, original music and fictional, symbolic scenes, this beautiful cinematic portrait is more than a documentary – it is a love letter to a community, its history, and its future.
Brought to life by the talented filmmaker Martín Blanco, NUESTRO NORTE tells stories that defy generational constraints while reflecting on shared strength and resilience, diversity, community investment, and leadership.
|
Questions? If you have questions or are interested in hosting a private screening for your organization or business, please contact MayKao Fredericks Contact MayKao Fredericks |
NUESTRO NORTE Partners and Task Force
NUESTRO NORTE was produced in collaboration with LatinoLEAD, Dual Studios, and director Martín Blanco with guidance from the project’s Task Force: Sandy Vargas, Elsa Vega Perez, and Jessica Lopez Lyman.
The film marks a significant evolution from LatinoLEAD’s 2020 Voices series, transforming community stories into a powerful narrative of belonging, ownership, and agency in Minnesota.
“This film is a bold reclamation of the term ‘El Norte’,” says Melissa Gonzalez Vazquez, Communications Manager at LatinoLEAD. “It moves the Latine narrative from one of arrival and seeking to one of rootedness.”
“Film is a powerful storytelling medium that can help people explore new perspectives and facilitate social change,” said MHC CEO Kevin Lindsey, “we want to thank the Northwest Area Foundation for their generous donation that helped make this project a reality, and also the Minnesota Legislature for appropriating funds that allow us to issue grants to filmmakers and organizations that create visual stories of the people and communities that call Minnesota home.”
About LatinoLEADLatinoLEAD is the largest network of Latine professionals in Minnesota, representing over 4,000 leaders across all sectors. As a community-governed organization, LatinoLEAD works to drive collective action and systemic change by creating a platform for Latine leaders to connect, grow, and influence the state’s future. Through initiatives in narrative change, leadership development, and cross-sector collaboration, the organization seeks to empower the Latine community to lead with authenticity and agency. LatinoLEAD serves as a bridge between community talent and institutional power, ensuring that Latine stories are instrumental in shaping Minnesota’s social and economic landscape. Learn More |
A special thank you to the Northwest Area Foundation, LatinoLEAD, Dual Studios, Twin Cities International Film Festival, and everyone involved in the pre- and post-production process of this special project.
