Los Angeles Canvas
About the Film
Inspired by the 20th-century Mexican Mural Movement, a new generation of artists in the late 1960s began creating street murals to advocate for social and racial justice, amplify underrepresented narratives that challenged mainstream American historiography, and express their community’s cultural identity. Los Angeles emerged as the epicenter of this movement, which spread throughout the Southwest and beyond. Through an intimate narrative and powerful visuals, this film explores the intersection of art, space, and politics, illuminating a cultural revolution that shaped a broader movement for resistance, visibility, and equality.
Director: Aot Rivera
Producer: Aot Rivera
United States // 2025 // Documentary // Los Features
80 minutes
About the Filmmaker
Aot Rivera (1988, Mexico) is an Audiovisual Media graduate and a professional photographer and filmmaker. His artistic practice tends to examine the intersections of art, history, culture, and politics, with a focus on conveying narratives that can offer perspectives on the world typically neglected by mainstream media. After years as a documentary photographer, he now presents his feature film debut Los Angeles Canvas
