El Cine Plaza, Tucson’s
original Spanish language theatre of the mid-20th Century,
was the cultural center of Tucson’s Mexican/American community. Its
location in the heart of Barrio Historico put it within walking distance
for residents of Barrio Anita on the west and Barrio Libre on the south
side of downtown.
The Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation and CHISPA Foundation will pay tribute to Tucson’s first original Spanish language movie theatre by producing “Cine Plaza at the Fox: Celebrating Tucson’s downtown barrios and Classic Mexican Cinema” to be held on three consecutive Sundays--March 14, 21 and 28th--at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre. Live entertainment and a different short historical documentary on El Cine Plaza will be featured each week along with a Classic Mexican movie. The documentaries will reflect the nostalgic memories that celebrate the Mexican Cinema and the memory of El Cine Plaza and the positive cultural impact it played in the lives of barrio residents, especially during the hard times of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
In conjunction with this event, the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation is offering a Cine Plaza-Movie fundraising opportunity for local 501c3 non-profit organizations, allowing them to receive a portion of the ticket sales for these MEXICAN CLASSIC FILMS.
All three films have English Sub-Titles
Schedule
La Cucaracha-Starting Maria Felix & Yolanda del Rio
Sunday, March 14, 2010 2:00pm
Entertainment: Mariachi Viva La Mujer
Tucson's Only All Female Mariachi
Cine Plaza and Downtown Barrios Documentary I
When the Mexican Revolution was exploding, there was a woman who made history; her name was La Cucaracha (María Félix). Her great passion was the Revolution, but her downfall was a man: The General Antonio Zeta (Emilio Fernández), who has eyes for another woman, Isabel, the Widow (Dolores del Río). The rivalry between both women explodes. This film was nominated for a Golden Palm Award at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival.
Alle en el Rancho Grande
-Starting Jorge NegreteSunday, March 21, 2010 2:00pm
Entertainment: Local Mariachis & Ballet Folklorico Arizona.
Cine Plaza and Downtown Barrios Documentary II
The owner and the general manager of a ranch (Rancho Grande), two good friends, fall in love with the same girl at the same time. The owner tries to 'buy' the girl without knowing she is in love with the manager.
Cantando Nace el Amor-Starting Elsa Aguirre & featuring Agustin Lara, Perez Prado, Los Panchos Trio.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 2:00pm
Entertainment: Sergio Mendoza/Salvador Duran & Friends-Special Tribute to the music of Agustin Lara.
Cine Plaza and Downtown Barrios Documentary III
This romantic comedy follows the misadventures of Don Pepe, an aging filmmaker who has discovered a beautiful new actress, Yolanda. But as his protégée becomes romantically involved with her co-star, Raul, Don Pepe has to make sure that the young couple's relationship is harmonious for the sake of his movie.
