Screening & Panel Discussion Featuring:
-Kevin Lindsey, CEO of Minnesota Humanities Center
-Martín Blanco, Writer and Film Director of Nuestro Norte
-Melissa Gonzalez Vazquez, Executive Producer with Latino Lead
-Tahiel Jimenez Medina, Storyteller and Executive Director of Mamá Papaya

Nuestro Norte is a cinematic portrait of five community leaders from across metro and greater Minnesota, their lived stories interwoven with symbolic fiction scenes and original musical performances. More than a documentary, the film seeks to offer a collective vision, celebrating Latine leadership while reflecting on history, diversity, community investment, innovation, and the strength of intergenerational ties. Its purpose is to ignite imagination in the next generation, offering a Minnesota that mirrors their identities, dreams, and place in the state’s unfolding story.