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The U.S. - Mexican War: 1846-1848 is a PBS documentary series exploring the events surrounding the conflict between two neighboring nations struggling for land, power and national identity.Despite dramatically changing the destiny of both countries, the war is a historical chapter that few Americans know much about but which few Mexicans will ever forget. Senior Producer Paul Espinosa will present a select one-hour segment of this landmark four-hour series at El Pueblo History Museum on Thursday, Oct 9, 2025.
About Paul Espinosa
Paul Espinosa is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked at the intersection of social justice, documentary film, and Latino history over the last 40 years. Based in California and raised in New Mexico, he uses the power of media to recover stories about unsung heroes whose lives inspire us. He is the President of Espinosa Productions, a film and video company specializing in documentary films focused on Latino issues and the U.S.-Mexico border region. His films have been screened at festivals around the world and have won many awards, including eight Emmys. He holds a BA from Brown University, a PhD from Stanford University, and is Professor Emeritus in the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University. He was a Founding Board Member and President of the Media Arts Center San Diego, which has overseen the San Diego Latino Film Festival for the last 32 years.
In recognition of America's 250 - Colorado's 150 Anniversary
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
301 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO, United States, Colorado 81003
