La Pocha Nostra: Film Screening

Embrace the supernatural with an unforgettable weekend as we bring the legendary La Pocha Nostra to San Diego!


Film Screening: “Son of Border Crisis,” “OAXACALIFORNIA”, “SF Apocalypse” and “Alien Planet”
Join us for the second of two shows, at a screening of four of Gómez-Peña’s groundbreaking films, offering a rare glimpse into the evolution of his cinematic work.

Son of Border Crisis (1990), directed by Isaac Artenstein, tackles the cultural clashes and immigrant struggles faced by Mexican-Americans.
SF Apocalypse (2022), is a post-pandemic experimental performance film set in a dystopian art space on the periphery of San Francisco. Shot by filmmaker Gustavo Vazquez, the film features a cast of 25 artists who join Gómez-Peña in creating a visionary commentary on the collapse of creative spaces in a post-pandemic world.
Oaxacalifornia (2024) showcases decades of collaborative work by La Pocha Nostra with artists in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Alien Planet (2024), an exclusive sneak peek at a brand-new film created during LPN’s ongoing artistic residency in Roswell, New Mexico. Directed by Balitrónica and Gómez-Peña. Filmed by EmaLee Arroyo, Sarah Stolar & Dr Darkturn. Hair and Nails by Feral Kitten and Costuming by ​​Jess Fitz and Kate Turner.

The weekend begins on Friday, October 18th, with a performance of The Mex Files: a Divination Ritual. Featuring a performance by Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Balitronica, and Perry Vasquez.

NOTE: Ages 18+ The performance and films contain nudity and are not suitable for children.