Cinema at the Casa: Translators | April 18th

APRIL 18, 2024  |  6:00-7:30 PM

Every kid needs their parents. But for 11 year-old Densel, 13 year-old Harye, 16 year-old Virginia, and the over 11 million children across the U.S. who are the only English speakers in their family, sometimes that relationship gets flipped. Cinema at the Casa will feature the untold story of kids who act as their family's translators on matters that are sometimes more adult than they are.

In Santa Barbara, where English is the dominant language but Spanish not far behind, having English-speaking children in Hispanic households holds significant cultural and practical implications. Overall, these children serve as agents of cultural exchange, contributing to the community's diversity and cohesion while navigating the complexities of dual cultural identities.

After the screening, Sheraton Kalouria will have a Q&A with Translators director, Rudy Valdez, as well as Edward Colmenares from the Santa Barbara Food Bank.

Admission is $50.

Space is limited. Reservations are required. All sales are final.