From Lucha Libre to Stonewall: 10 Must-See Latino LGBT Films Playing at Outfest

Pride month may be over but that’s no reason to stop celebrating the LGBTQ community. For those in the Los Angeles area, the preeminent LGBTQ festival in the world, Outfest, is returning this month with over 190 projects from 30 different countries. Opening with Francis Lee’s critically acclaimed coming of age tale in Northern England God’s Own Country and closing with the Bette Midler-starrer Freak Show, about a flamboyant teen finding his way in a conservative school, this year’s program looks to make good on its chosen tagline: “Our stories have power.”

Given the number of films being screened, there’s no shortage of fascinating Latino stories to be found. We’ve combed through Outfest 2017’s program and singled out 10 titles that should be on your radar. These include a Cuban film that’s been banned in its home country for its political message, a documentary about the legendary Chavela Vargas, and a Chicago-set interfaith romantic comedy featuring Mexican luchadoras.

Check out our list of the must-see Latino and Latin American movies below.

Outfest runs from July 6-16, 2017.