Film Discussion: El Canto del Colibri

Much like the seldom-heard song of the hummingbird, the voices of Latino fathers are
rarely heard in addressing LGBTQ issues. This film aims to amplify their voices.
“El Canto del Colibrí,” is a story of Latino fathers dealing with issues of immigration,
faith, marriage equality, machismo, culture, and the process of their LGBTQ children
coming out. Responding to requests from “Tres Gotas de Agua” audiences around the
world, the filmmakers are taking this journey by inviting Latino men to speak frankly about
delicate and deeply personal topics. This film will address political issues about LGBTQ
families, social oppression, shared responsibility and acceptance of LGBTQ people as
members of Latino families.
The filmmakers will bring you real stories, Latino immigrant fathers’ stories, with
interviews and interactions with family members, and their everyday lives in their
communities as a background. Using spectacular cinematography of our colorful Latino
communities around the country, the filmmakers intend to expose different points of view
and help spur the development of powerful dialogue in our communities. This film seeks to
fight isolation and build bridges of hope and solidarity among our Latino fathers, their
families and community activists.

Participants are encouraged to watch the film prior to the film discussion.
Films are not shown during the discussion.

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