by Robert Bradley | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dr. Gabriel Tenorio Velez will begin this day just as he did the day before — a routine that has remained unchanged for years and will, most likely, continue for many years to come. He is a young man with children that still require a father’s attention and guidance....
by Jonathan | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hundreds of white crosses crowd together at Calderón cemetery, just outside of Quito, Ecuador. Some are garlanded with rings of purple paper flowers and shiny aluminum leaves. Graves are adorned with elegant bouquets of roses and alstroemeria – known as lily of the...
by Jonathan | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
The struggles of slaves and people of African descent in Ecuador is overshadowed in history by stories from America, Europe and Africa. Afro-Ecuadorians have suffered racism, and seclusion in their own homes and the story of their resilience and strong-will is one...
by Jonathan | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Among the special guests attending this week’s Orquídea Film Festival are Francis Ford Coppola, festival organizers announced Wednesday. Also attending the event are Oscar-winning Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, Peruvian actress Stephanie Cayo and Mexican actor...
