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Cine Las Americas is hosting a special screening of the critically acclaimed Letters from the Other Side. The documentary on Mexican immigration was directed by Austinite Heather Courtney. The free screening at the George Washington Carver Museum is open to the public and will feature a Q&A with women featured in the film, with a reception to follow. Beyond just a screening, the evening is a celebration of sorts, as the women from the...

We all know that "Austin City Limits" is one of the finest television shows in the country. The intimate venue provides an enchanting atmosphere in which musicians can feel at home. Ever since we started watching it as wee ones in the 70s, we've been in love. It seems others share our passion. Paste Magazine's The Best 24 Hours on Television issue has named "Austin City Limits" the best place for music on television. "Austin...

A recent post about a rally in support of immigration rights inspired several impassioned comments from you. Therefore, we imagine the documentary Letters from the Other Side will be of great interest to all who care about this pressing socio-political concern. The new PBS documentary, which features deeply personal stories of Mexican families torn apart as husbands, fathers, sons and brothers travel to the United States to find work, will be screened at KLRU studios...