El Ojo Apasionado: The Passionate Eye was a month-long showcase for alternative film by Mexican and Mexican-American artists. It was among the first festivals bringing together Latino artists in a forum elucidating the common threads of a culture in flux.The show was curated by Terry Cannon and presented by Pasadena Filmforum (now Los Angeles Filmforum) from July 11 to August 29, 1983. It was held at the Bank Playhouse on 20 North Raymond (at Colorado Blvd). Admission was $3.