Agave: Spirit of a Nation will air at the SLO Brew Rock Event Center on Friday, March 15th starting at 9 PM for the 25th Annual SLO International Film Festival.  Sponsored by Jim Sargen Exploring the phenomenon of the fastest trending alcohol spirit in the world, this documentary takes us on a journey to discover the roots of Tequila and Mezcal, in the world’s most bio-diverse landscape. In Mexico, families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for generations, at times, even clandestinely. From the alluring red highlands of Jalisco to the rugged mountains of Oaxaca, the films follows three producers – Carlos, Graciela, and Aquilino – in this burgeoning renaissance. Discover how one delicate plant can carry the weight of a nation and the people trying to protect it for the future. 78 min. USA/Mexico Movie Trailer Director/Producers: Nick Kovacic and Matt Riggieri Website: http://agave.film The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival continues to grow and thrive as an oasis for independent filmmakers to screen their films and have face to face contact with enthusiastic audiences in talk-back sessions and workshops. For current history details and much more, visit slofilmfest.org.