La Voz de Afuera 

Striving for validation. Let’s be frank….we ALL want to be successful. Whatever we put our efforts into, ideally it is to make it culminate in the best possible results across the board, especially when it comes to what career path we are pursuing. We WANT to excel, to shine, to advance, to be acknowledged. AND…let’s hope that we also wish to better everyone around us to boot. However, what occurs when those whom we initially put our trust in suddenly become a burden instead of a boon? Do we falter under the weight of rejection? Or STAND UP for WHO WE ARE?

The sequel to the first film, A Second Chance: Rivals! talks about Maddy combating cyberbullying and racism.

For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.

As a frequent “the book was better” extoller, this movie was well worth the watch. 

Holiday hijinks ensue when a recently separated couple are both accidently invited to same holiday celebration.

A family adventure film that features Hawaiian culture with a representative director and a diverse cast.