The city of Nogales, straddling the U.S.-Mexico border, is home to a unique community dynamic with 20,000 Americans in Nogales, Arizona, and over 260,000 Mexicans in Nogales, Sonora. Families often meet at the boundary, symbolically bridging the divide. The Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF), led by Oscar Rene Coronado, aims to foster connections through cinema by projecting films on the border wall, promoting unity and togetherness in a region marked by separation. The festival has evolved from its origins and will take place from April 28 to May 4, 2025, celebrating shared cultural experiences.
Only 20,000 Americans reside in Nogales, Arizona, compared to over 260,000 Mexicans in Nogales, Sonora, highlighting a divided yet connected community.
Art can break down the barriers we as humans build between ourselves, fostering unity and community across the divided Nogales.
Families gather at the U.S.-Mexico border daily, highlighting the human connection across the division, often identifying with 'Ambos Nogales'.
The Nogales International Film Festival connects audiences through cinema, projecting films on the border wall and emphasizing shared cultural experiences.
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