Molina Speaks is an artist, musician, writer, poet, and filmmaker. Molina is a cultural futurist, living word architect, and human bridge. His first film ROOT is an independent venture that premiered in his home city of Denver, Colorado on March 31st, 2018. ROOT then captured the Premio Ometeotl Award for New Media at its film festival debut at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center XicanIndie Film Fest. In addition to his own music, poetry and film work, Molina performs regularly with Chicano Afrobeat orchestra Pink Hawks and punk/hip-hop act Roots Rice and Beans. He is a recipient of an Imagine 2020 Award by the City of Denver.