Campeón Gabacho

Campeón Gabacho follows Liborio, a Mexican immigrant who crosses the Rio Grande seeking a better life and settles in New York City with nothing. After a bookshop owner gives him work and a place to stay, Liborio intervenes when Aireen is threatened by street thugs. A video of his act of kindness goes viral, drawing the attention of social media influencer Doble-Ú and propelling him into the world of boxing.

Directed by Mexican filmmaker Jonás Cuarón, this visually inventive story explores love, resilience, and transnational identity. The film won the Audience Award at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival and features Juan Daniel García Treviño, Eddie Marsan, Leslie Grace, Rosario Dawson, Rubén Blades, and Cheech Marin.

When: Friday, October 2, 2026, and Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m. on October 2; 9:20 p.m. on October 6

Special event: The October 2 screening includes a Q&A with filmmaker Jonás Cuarón, followed by a post-screening reception sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute.

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Cast: Juan Daniel García Treviño as Liborio, Eddie Marsan, Leslie Grace, Rosario Dawson, Rubén Blades, and Cheech Marin

Director, writer, and producer: Jonás Cuarón

Additional writing: Aura Xilonen, adapted from her novel

Producers: Gabriela Rodríguez, Alfonso Cuarón, and Nicolás Celis

Run time: 108 minutes

Language: In English and Spanish with English subtitles

Rating: Not rated

Recognition: Audience Award winner at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival