The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is proud to present
A Film Screening at the UTSA Downtown Campus -Aula Canaria Auditorium
"The Last Conquistador"
From Director John Valadez

Saturday March 29th, 2008
6p.m. to 9p.m. Q&A will follow the film with special guest JESSE BORREGO!

Film Bio: When the renowned sculptor, John Houser, began creating a monument to the Spanish conquistador Juan
de Onate for the city of El Paso, it was supposed to be a little larger than life size. Many of the citizens of El Paso
became deeply divided, often along lines of race and class. How does a community honor a founding father without
dishonoring those who suffered and whose lives were destroyed? What is the role and responsibility of the artist when he creates a grand work of public art? How do we come to terms with a defining landmark that is viewed by some as a
monument to culture and to others as a glorification of genocide?

Also SHOWING:
"Follow Me Home"
From Director Peter Bratt

Sunday March 30th, 2008 "
1-3pm @ Guadalupe Theater
Film Bio: Peter Bratt explores spiritual and intercultural race and relations through the lives of four artists, one African American one Native American and two Chicano cousins, who embark on a cross-country road trip to paint the mural on the White House. Along the way, they meet a rnysterious African American woman bearing a deep secret. Together, these four men and one woman encounter racism, sexism, internal conflicts, and finally redemption as they discover
their common humanity and their internal ability to conquer the societal ills that effect them all

For More Information Please Call: (210)-227-4940
Co-Sponsored by the American Studies Program at the
UTSA Downtown Campus in San Antonio