Mataron a Pedro makes its New Jersey premiere in Montclair. Join us for a night of film, Bomba, and conversation with the artists who brought Pedro Albizu Campos's untold story to the screen.

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 Mataron a Pedro is the untold story of Pedro Albizu Campos. In the 1930s, farmers turned to a young Black Harvard-educated lawyer to fight for them, despite a political machine in Washington determined to silence them. Told through his relationship with his wife, Laura Meneses, the film captures one of the most turbulent eras in Puerto Rican history. Directed by Kristian Mercado and starring Ismael Cruz Córdova.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 This gathering is an opportunity to come together through cinema, celebrate the people and stories behind the film, and connect with the communities that make these moments possible. We are excited to welcome members of the film's creative team: ⭐️ Kristian Mercado, Director ⭐️ Debbie Perez, Producer ⭐️ Ivelyse Andino, Executive Producer

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 5:00 PM - VIP Dinner (VIP ticket holders) 7:00 PM - Doors Open (General Adm ticket holders) 7:15 PM - Welcome 7:20 PM - Ritmo Jardín Bomba Performance, under the artistic direction of Bombazo Dance Co. 7:30 PM - Mataron a Pedro 7:45 PM - Talkback with the Filmmakers 8:30 PM - Event Ends

𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 General Adm — $25: Screening and talkback General Adm + Poster — $35: Includes film poster General Adm + Supporter — $50: Includes a film poster & donation VIP Tickets — $100 (limited to 40 seats)

𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🌟 Curated three-course Puerto Rican dinner by Chef Brian Martinez at Libélula - 1st Course: Papa Rellena; 2nd Course: Pastelón de Carne (vegetarian option available); 3rd Course: Tres Leches 🌟 Pre-show meet & greet with the film's creative team 🌟 Reserved front-row seats for the screening 🌟 Official film poster

Presented by Latinos of Montclair in partnership with the Mataron a Pedro film team and LatinoCircuit TV.