The 48th Denver Film Festival runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 9. More than 130 films will screen over the course of 10 days, including everything from buzz-worthy features, international films, independent films, shorts, and documentaries. Among the films in this year's Colorado Spotlight is a documentary that became a six-year passion project for its Boulder-based creative team.

" Comparsa " is a documentary that tells the story of two sisters as they work to reimagine their community through art.

"Comparsa is the name of the art form that Lesli and Lupe use when they want to bring their message to the community," said Vickie Curtis, co-director of the film.

The film features sisters Lesli and Lupe, who live in Ciudad Peronia, an impoverished barrio on the outskirts of Guatemala City, wher

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