The film — a mix of music, colors, abstract scenes and little dialogue — is based loosely on the life and death of Mexican-American actress Lupe Velez. The music, far more than mere background, borders on serving as the film’s narrative and ranges from classical to contemporary pop music.

Diálogo con el Che (Dialogue with Che, 1968, newly restored, 53’), starring Taylor Mead and Rolando Peña, is a legendary film by queer Nuyorican artist José Rodriguez Soltero that parodies Hollywood portrayals of the revolutionary hero. Presented at the Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals in 1969.