Our Joy highlights books, music, television and film in celebration of our 10th annual MEX talks: The Joy of Being Mexican. This year’s theme is an opportunity to make space for the big moments, untold stories, and small examples we all experience that bring us joy and pride in being Mexican. Check out Our Joy: A MEX talks Reading List.
Our Joy Watch List
A selection of 25 titles including, but not limited to, current and past MEX talks speakers.
A Day Without a Mexican (2004, Comedy Film)
Bless Me, Ultima (2012, Drama Film)
Breaking the Maya Code (2008, Documentary Film)
Capadocia (2008, Drama Series)
Chavela (2017, Documentary Film)
Chicano (1996, Documentary Film)
Coco (2017, Animated Film)
Diablero (2018, Drama Series)
El Mariachi (1992, Drama Film)
Frida (2002, Biographical Film)
La Bamba (1987, Biographical Film)
La Ley de Herodes (1999, Comedy Film)
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019, Documentary Film)
Lorena, Light-Footed Woman (2019, Documentary Film)
Los Tigres del Norte: Stories to Tell (2022, Documentary Film)
Real Women Have Curves (2022, Comedy Film)
Roma (2018, Drama Film)
Selena (1997, Biographical Film)
Spare Parts (2015, Drama Film)
Stand and Deliver (1988, Drama Film)
The Bridge (2013, Drama Series)
This Fool (2022, Comedy Series)
Under the Same Moon (2007, Adventure Film)
Walkout (2006, Drama Film)
Zoot Suit (1981, Drama Film)
MEX talks is back in-person at Venue SIX10 on Thursday, September 22, to celebrate the joy of being Mexican. Secure your spot today.
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