Docs @ LA Plaza: The Afro Mexpats

Thursday, February 12, 2026•7:00 PM

This documentary explores the experiences of three Black women who have moved to Mexico, offering a glimpse into the Afro Mexpats community living at the intersection of American privilege and racial subjugation. The film examines what "freedom" truly looks like for Black Americans seeking refuge in Mexico from US racism and rising housing costs.

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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

Housed in two historic buildings, including the 1888 Vickrey-Brunswig Building—one of LA's oldest five-story structures—this Smithsonian affiliate museum is also the site of Camposanto, the city's first cemetery. It serves as a community hub celebrating Latinx culture through exhibitions, music, dance, and culinary arts.story