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January 17, 2026
Join us at the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham for a special Whatcom READS screening of Desert Angel.
Forty years ago, Rafael Larraenza risked everything to cross from Mexico to the US. After building a successful career, a twist of fate drew him back to the border. For 25 years, Rafael has tirelessly searched deserts and mountains to rescue lost immigrants and recover remains, becoming a hero in Latin American communities.
Despite needing a double hip replacement, Rafael continues his mission, knowing every moment counts for those lost at the border. When Indira, a mother from El Salvador, asks for help finding her son Rodrigo, Rafael risks his life again, driven on by sheer determination, even as the years and terrain take their toll.
Tickets available here: https://www.pickfordfilmcenter.org/movie/desert-angel-2025
Regular ticket prices apply.
Location: Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St., Bellingham