The Documentary “Somos el Barrio” Tonight at the Hay Festival Querétaro 2024

To attend this or any other in-person event at the Hay Festival, tickets can be purchased on the festival’s website or at the box office of the Teatro de la Ciudad. It is worth noting that paid events are free for university students and people over 65 with prior registration on the website.

As part of the Hay Festival Querétaro 2024, this Friday at 9:00 PM, the documentary “Somos el Barrio” will be presented at the Cineteca Rosalío Solano. The documentary showcases the story of resilient and supportive young people who are assisted by a public policy implemented by the Municipality of Querétaro.

“Somos el Barrio” is a testament to the municipal administration’s people-centered work, which initially achieved a truce between gangs. The documentary presents the stories of four young people, highlighting the problems they face and emphasizing their potential for change to transform their future.

The screening of “Somos el Barrio” as part of the Hay Festival Querétaro 2024 program demonstrates Querétaro’s commitment to culture and social inclusion. It shares an experience that not only highlights the challenges but also the opportunities for transformation and overcoming present in the community. It is a call to reflection and action to build a fairer and more inclusive Querétaro.

It is worth noting that “Somos el Barrio” has been internationally recognized with the Reed Latino 2023 award for Best Government Campaign Feature Film.

To attend this or any other in-person event at the Hay Festival, tickets can be purchased on the festival’s website or at the box office of the Teatro de la Ciudad. It is worth noting that paid events are free for university students and people over 65 with prior registration on the website.

Source: Codice Informativo