21st Gainesville Latino Festival Closing Night Feature Film: “Dear Gentleman"

Sun Sep 28 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Smathers Library | Gainesville

Latina Women's League
Publisher/HostLatina Women's League
21st Gainesville Latino Festival Closing Night Feature Film: \u201cDear Gentleman"
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We are proud to close our 21st Gainesville Latino Film Festival with the powerful Dear Gentlemen(Estimados Señores), the directorial debut of Colombian multi-talented artist Patricia Castañeda.
This historical drama sheds light on a vital but often overlooked chapter of Latin American history—the women’s suffrage movement in Colombia.
Set in 1954, the film follows trailblazing activist Esmeralda Arboleda, portrayed by Julieth Restrepo, as she and a determined group of women fight against the political establishment to win the right to vote. Colombia was the last country in Latin America to grant women suffrage, and the film captures the courage and persistence it took to overcome eight congressional debates and generations of systemic resistance.
Following the screening, we’ll host a live Q&A session featuring actresses, Barbara Perea and Paula Castaño.
We’ll also welcome special guest Marcela Venegas, actress and cultural advocate, who will speak in person about the film’s contemporary relevance.
This is a FREE event with registration.
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Doors open at 5PM and movie starts at 6:00p.m.
This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville Alachua County & GRCA
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Smathers Library, 1507 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603-18ND, United States

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