1952 | B/N | 100:00 Chu Chu Ramírez, a Mexican day worker, is proud of his new American citizenship and eager to get ahead in life. When he gets a job with Mr. Ames, he meets the hard-drinking young Nancy and starts to fall in love with her. One day, Chu Chu tells Mr. Ames that he’s received a bounced check. That’s when his troubles with the law begin, changing his plans and separating him from Nancy. Direction: Wellman; William A. Script: Leonard; Jack, Fante; John Production: Ames; Stephen Photography: Mellor; William C. Sound: Shearer; Douglas Music: Buttolph; David Cast:Corey; Wendell, Trevor; Claire, Burton; Robert, Chandler; George, Montalbán; Ricardo, Winters; Shelley, Elam; Jack, Torvay; José, García Peña; Pascual Art direction: Gibbons; Cedric, Basevi; James Participation year at FICM: 2018
1952 | B/N | 100:00 Chu Chu Ramírez, a Mexican day worker, is proud of his new American citizenship and eager to get ahead in life. When he gets a job with Mr. Ames, he meets the hard-drinking young Nancy and starts to fall in love with her. One day, Chu Chu tells Mr. Ames that he’s received a bounced check. That’s when his troubles with the law begin, changing his plans and separating him from Nancy. Direction: Wellman; William A. Script: Leonard; Jack, Fante; John Production: Ames; Stephen Photography: Mellor; William C. Sound: Shearer; Douglas Music: Buttolph; David Cast:Corey; Wendell, Trevor; Claire, Burton; Robert, Chandler; George, Montalbán; Ricardo, Winters; Shelley, Elam; Jack, Torvay; José, García Peña; Pascual Art direction: Gibbons; Cedric, Basevi; James Participation year at FICM: 2018
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40 + Divorced, childless and single, Luz visits her local healer who prescribes a scandalous remedy to unburden her soul. As Luz embarks on a sensual journey of self-discovery, she steps into her power realizing that fulfillment doesn't require a traditional path. See More
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