Diversity Programming At The Austin Film Festival
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
Aztec Woman
After Zanya (Karla Arredondo) and her fiancé are attacked by a gang—leading to his abduction and death—she is left psychologically shattered. In her search for meaning, her grief transforms into a fierce desire for justice. Reborn as an urban heroine, she takes it upon herself to punish those she deems wicked, following a trail of clues that might lead her to the ones responsible for her pain.
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After Zanya (Karla Arredondo) and her fiancé are attacked by a gang—leading to his abduction and death—she is left psychologically shattered. In her search for meaning, her grief transforms into a fierce desire for justice. Reborn as an urban heroine, she takes it upon herself to punish those she deems wicked, following a trail of clues that might lead her to the ones responsible for her pain.
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