Ulama

The Mexican Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Dupont Underground, presents a special screening of the award-winning 1986 documentary _Ulama: Between Life and Death_ (also titled _Ulama: The Game of Life and Death_). The film explores the ancient Mesoamerican ballgame, one of Mexico’s oldest living traditions, and delves into its cultural, historical, and spiritual significance. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the film’s director, Roberto Rochín, offering attendees a deeper insight into the documentary and the tradition it captures.

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT.
Venue: Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
Tickets: Register or purchase tickets via Humanitix or other event platforms; price information is not provided.
Lineup: Screening of _Ulama: Between Life and Death_ followed by a Q&A with director Roberto Rochín.
Run time: Not specified; the event begins at 6:30 PM.
Ages: Not specified.
Note: This event is hosted by the Mexican Cultural Institute DC and takes place in the transformed historic street car station of Dupont Underground, a 15,000-square-foot space dedicated to art, culture, and civic discourse.