03/24/2025
By Monica Melo
The Department of World Languages and Cultures invites you to the fourth viewing in our Spring 2025 documentary series. Join us for "Atempa" on April 9.
"Atempa" is a portrait of San Blas Atempa, a town in Mexico known for embracing powerful forms of femininity in ways that are shaped by Zapotec indigenous traditions. It follows Tino, a teenager who dreams of becoming a Muxe Queen. “Muxe” is a third gender with characteristics and roles that are unique to Zapotec culture.
When: April 9 at 6:30 pm-
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: O’Leary Library (OLE 222), 61 Wilder St.
Entry is free.
For more information contact the Department_WorldLanguages@uml.edu