Author Malinalli López Arreguín

Malinalli López Arreguín

Malinalli López Arreguín is a film producer and scholar whose work explores Indigenous survival, healing, and resilience. She integrates aesthetics, social justice, and Mesoamerican epistemologies to decolonize cinematic narratives. Her award-winning films have been recognized globally for their powerful storytelling and cultural significance.

The Fluidity of Muxe Identity in El secreto del río

Malinalli López Arreguín

May 2025

Feature Articles

The producer and directors of the Netflix series El secreto del río (The Secret of the River, Alberto Barrera, 2024) have delivered a sensitive and layered portrayal of muxe identity – a “third-gender” category...