Summary:
This is the story of Ana, a first generation Mexican-American teenager on the verge of becoming a woman. She lives in the predominately Latino community of East Los Angeles. Freshly graduated from high school, Ana receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. Her very traditional, old-world parents feel that now is the time for Ana to help provide for the family, not the time for college. Torn between her mainstream ambitions and her cultural heritage she agrees to work with her mother at her sister's downtown LA sewing factory. Over the summer she learns to admire the hardworking team of women who teach her solidarity and teamwork. Still at odds with what her mother expects of her, Ana realizes that leaving home to continue her education is essential to finding her place proudly in the world as an American and Chicana.
| Runtime: | 90 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some language. |
| Production: | Newmarket Films |
| Genres: | Drama, Comedy |
| Country: | USA |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Home Release Date: | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Patricia Cardoso | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| George LaVoo | Teleplay |
| Josefina Lopez | Teleplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| America Ferrera | Ana Garcia |
| Ingrid Oliu | Estela Garcia |
| Lupe Ontiveros | Carmen Garcia |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Brian Sites | Jimmy |
| Celina Belizan | Glitz Receptionist |
| Edgar Lujan | Juan Martin |
| Felipe de Alba | Grandfather |
| George Lopez | Mr. Guzman |
| Jorge Cervera Jr. | |
| José Gerardo Zamora Jr. | |
| Lina Acosta | Norma |
| Lourdes Perez | Rosali |
| Marlene Forte | Mrs. Glass |
| Ramona Garcia Coronado | Singing Woman |
| Soledad St. Hilaire | Pancha |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Effie Brown | Producer |
| George LaVoo | Producer |
| Marilyn R. Atlas | Co-Producer |
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