An Analysis of Mosquita Y Mari
Faculty Mentor Name
Traci Roberts-Camps
Format
Oral Presentation
Research or Creativity Area
Other
Abstract
This presentation examines the theme of queer identity and the technique of sound in Aurora Guerrero’s film Mosquita y Mari. This film follows two young Latina teens living in the heart of Los Angeles as they attempt to navigate their ever-changing lives. Mari is a fairly stereotypical contentious teen born to a single undocumented mother whereas Yolanda, later nicknamed Mosquita is her opposite, a daughter of two hardworking parents who expect their daughter to be focused on her studies. Despite their differences, they quickly find themselves in a budding romance but are consistently pulled apart due to the unpredictable nature of their lives at home, not to mention being a part of a relatively conservative neighborhood where being queer is not seen as an option. This story is one often repeated in the sense that queer identities are often seen as shameful, but through Guerrero's lens, we see it not only through her own unique experiences, but also as something other Latinos, especially within California, can relate to.
Location
University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center
Start Date
24-4-2026 11:00 AM
End Date
24-4-2026 2:00 PM
An Analysis of Mosquita Y Mari
University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center
This presentation examines the theme of queer identity and the technique of sound in Aurora Guerrero’s film Mosquita y Mari. This film follows two young Latina teens living in the heart of Los Angeles as they attempt to navigate their ever-changing lives. Mari is a fairly stereotypical contentious teen born to a single undocumented mother whereas Yolanda, later nicknamed Mosquita is her opposite, a daughter of two hardworking parents who expect their daughter to be focused on her studies. Despite their differences, they quickly find themselves in a budding romance but are consistently pulled apart due to the unpredictable nature of their lives at home, not to mention being a part of a relatively conservative neighborhood where being queer is not seen as an option. This story is one often repeated in the sense that queer identities are often seen as shameful, but through Guerrero's lens, we see it not only through her own unique experiences, but also as something other Latinos, especially within California, can relate to.
