Patria y Vida: The Power of Music Comes to Fort Lee
Grammy Winner Yotuel Joins Screening and Discussion; West New York Mayor Albio Sires to Receive Caballero Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT
Doris Martinez
Latino Circuit TV / DFEZ Content Management
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FORT LEE, N.J. — Oct. 27, 2025 — Patria y Vida: The Power of Music—a groundbreaking documentary exploring freedom, culture and the unifying force of art—will screen at the Barrymore Film Center on Wednesday, Nov. 12, followed by a talk back with Grammy-winning artist Yotuel.
The film follows six Black Cuban rappers who challenge the regime through their lyrics in a fight for human rights, offering an unflinching look at courage, resistance and the power of music to inspire change.
Presented by Latino Circuit TV (DFEZ Content Management) in partnership with Qué Pasa TV (Modesto Educational Foundation), Spanglish Movies and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ), the event highlights the intersection of art and activism through storytelling that moves audiences to action.
Doris Martinez, founder of Latino Circuit TV and DFEZ Content Management, said the collaboration reflects a shared vision for empowering communities through creative expression.
“I’m thrilled Latino Circuit TV is partnering with Carlos Medina of Qué Pasa TV, Spanglish Movies and Grammy-winning artist Yotuel for the exclusive New Jersey screening of Patria y Vida. “The film’s message of resistance and cultural pride aligns with our mission to uplift Latino communities through stories that inspire change,” Martinez said.
Carlos Medina, host and executive producer of Qué Pasa TV and president of SHCCNJ, said the film’s themes reflect the broader Latino experience. “Through Qué Pasa, my mission is to amplify stories of resilience, creativity and pride,” Medina said. “This screening honors Cuba, where my father was born, and celebrates the arts as a force for unity and truth.”
Gustavo Aparicio, CEO of Spanglish Movies, said the project’s message transcends borders.
“The Spanglish Movies team and I are proud to be part of a film that embodies freedom and hope. Its message resonates across the Latino diaspora, and through music, it reaches the hearts of all who hear it,” Aparicio said.
The evening will also honor West New York Mayor Albio B. Sires, a Cuban-born former U.S. representative, with the Caballero Award, which recognizes courage and cultural pride.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday November 12, 2025
VIP Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Screening and Talk Back: 7 p.m.
Venue: Barrymore Film Center, 153 Main St., Fort Lee, NJ 07024
The Barrymore Film Center, home to Celia Cruz’s star on the Walk of Fame, honors Fort Lee’s legacy as the birthplace of the American movie industry.
About the Presenting Partners
LatinoCircuit TV
LatinoCircuit TV, a bilingual Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television channel operated by DFEZ Content Management, celebrates Latino culture, fosters community engagement, and amplifies creators through its platform. The channel is currently available on Freebie tv, wisptv, wedotv,Whale TV+, StreaMix and FLOUtv.
Modesto Educational Foundation
The Modesto Educational Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting special education students, eliminating stigmas, uplifting diverse cultures, and expanding entrepreneurship opportunities.
Spanglish Movies
Spanglish Movies was established in October 2014 by a group of executives from Major Studios who recognized the need to provide Latin American filmmakers with the expertise and methodologies that Hollywood film distributors have utilized since the inception of the film industry.
SHCCNJ
The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey is the leading voice for more than 150,000 Latino-owned businesses. We represent New Jersey’s Latino community, which drives more than $127 billion of the state’s GDP and are part of the $4 trillion U.S. Latino economy.