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What began as a simple audition day in New York for a Colombian actress, ends in a confrontation of being Latina but Black outside of Latin America
Genres
Drama
Overview
A Colombian actress named Zahinabu is finally having her first audition in New York, for a Latina role. It could be the opportunity that she has been waiting for since she arrived to US. But the audition takes a different direction when the casting group needs to consider the great audition from this Latina woman who doesn't look like a "latina".
Details
Budget
$5000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
15 min
Release Date
2019-06-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Karent Hinestroza
Zahinabu
Meghan Kileen
Casting Director (as Meghan Kileen)
Sacha C. Saint
Neighbor
Winnie Wang
Casting Director Assistant
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