FW Movies That Matter Latino: Ascencion (2017, NR, 72 min)

Ascencion (2017, NR, 72 min.) 

This film chronicles the story of a 13-year-old boy who leaves his 13 siblings and his home in Lobatos, Mexico and risks his life to cross the river into the U.S., where he believes all things are possible. Against all odds and defying the limitations placed on Mexicans, Ascencion will become one of the greatest horsemen of his time. Through years of sacrifice, hard work, and proving himself to be extraordinary in a world of ordinary, Ascencion has gained world renown as a champion cutting horse competitor, earning nearly $2.5 million and is the first Mexican American to be inducted into the National Cutting Horse Assoc. Hall of Fame. This is the story of guts, grit, and the triumph of one man who broke through racial and economic barriers to set a new precedent in the competitive cutting horse world – a world where Mexicans were only found cleaning stalls, washing, and saddling horses, but never among the respected

 View the trailer here: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/diversity-inclusion/movies-that-matter-latino/ascencion

Movies That Matter Latino is a quarterly film series that celebrates the diversity that exists within the Latino culture. It was made possible through a partnership with Artes de la Rosa Fort Worth Cultural Center for the Art.

Film events will be held at 4 p.m. on the first Sunday in March, June, September, and December at The Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main Street, 76164.

Each screening begins with a light reception and concludes with a moderated discussion with local subject matter experts.