American Black Film Festival Pop-Up - Otra

From the venue:

Winner of the Directing Award at the 2026 American Black Film Festival, Otra is a visually arresting Latino musical told in a single continuous shot. Blending romance, fantasy, and music, the film follows Javier, a heartbroken man who strikes a bargain with his guardian angel for one final chance to rewrite his love story before time runs out.

Starring Rome Flynn, María Gabriela de Faría, Dania Ramirez, and Armani Ortiz, Otra unfolds through soaring musical performances and unexpected emotional turns, offering an inventive and moving meditation on love, hope, and second chances.

Following the screening, director Armani Ortiz joins us for a conversation about the film’s ambitious creative vision and the making of this singular cinematic achievement.