West Valley Film Series - Cassandro

Set in the late 1980s, this film follows the true story of Cassandro, the “exotico” character created by Saul Armendariz, gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who rose to international stardom. Known as “the Liberace of Lucha Libre,” he upends not only the macho wrestling world, but also his own life. This film is part of the West Valley Film Series and also the West Valley campus Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Watch the trailer.

This film is rated R for language, sexual content, and violence (no one under 17 unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian). SHARCS faculty Ilana Luna will lead a brief discussion of the film following.