A Closer Inspection of LGBT Characters in Film
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
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Alejandra, a young woman who lives permanently and precariously with her family in a campsite, must confront her fear of abandonment when she meets Amara, a young woman from the city who stirs feelings she has been suppressing for years.
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Alejandra, a young woman who lives permanently and precariously with her family in a campsite, must confront her fear of abandonment when she meets Amara, a young woman from the city who stirs feelings she has been suppressing for years.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Lucía G. Romero
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Runtime:29 minutes
Studio:Escac Films, Escándalo Films, Filmax
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