Synopsis: This documentary profiles two rivers and a sacred saltwater lagoon system in the indigenous Mixtec, mestizo, and Afro-descendant communities in the Oaxaca’s coastal region in Mexico. For indigenous Mixtec communities upstream, the fate of water is in the hands of gods and rain goddesses that dwell in caves and mountains. For mestizo farmers and populations in urban centers, everything revolves around water scarcity and pollution. For Afro Mexican fishermen downstream, the crucial issue is the quantity of fish and the complex relationship between river runoff and ocean saltwater. The Luck of Water delves into this struggle and the threat that these communities face.

Showtimes:
Thursday, July 31, 2025: 6:30
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iPUH0zD59M&ab_channel=LatinAmericanStudiesAssociation-LASA 

Ticket Prices: FREE Screening. RSVP REQUIRED. Seating is not guaranteed, First Come First Served Even with RSVP. More tickets than seat count are made available to the public to ensure a full screening.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the screening time to secure a seat. 

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