FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2009

MPT, AFI Celebrate 20th Latin American Film Festival with Free Screening

Owings Mills, MD-Filmmaker Adriana Bosch will join MPT for a free preview screening of Latin Music USA followed by an audience Q&A and reception at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD, on September 27 at 5:30pm.

Showcasing exceptional filmmaking from Latin America, Portugal and Spain, The Latin American Film Festival will screen selections from Latin Music USA, a four part PBS series that traces the roots of Latin music and its influence on American culture from the rise of Latin jazz in the 1950's and 60's to the explosion of Latin pop at the turn of the century.

For over two decades Bosch has produced, written, edited and directed numerous political and social documentaries. The Cuban-born filmmaker has won several awards, including a primetime Emmy and a Peabody award for her work on PBS's American Experience. Guests who wish to attend will have the opportunity to meet with Bosch at a reception following the screening.

To find out more information about Latin Music USA, please visit www.mpt.org/community. Learn more about the Latin American Film Festival at www.afi.com.

Latin Music USA will air on MPT on October 12 and 19 at 9pm, and October 13 and 20 at 9pm on MPT2. Spanish language viewers can watch the series on V-me on October 13 and 20 at 9pm.

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