Vida

“Vida” is a half-hour drama series focusing on two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn't be more different or distanced from each other. Circumstances force them to return to their old neighborhood, where they are confronted by the past and surprising truth about their mother’s identity.

The screening will be followed by an extended Q&A moderated by Fawzia Mirza. Showrunner and Exec Producer Tanya Saracho along with cast members Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada, Ser Anzoategui, Chelsea Rendon, Carlos Miranda, and Maria Elena Laas to appear.

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photo of Alonso Ruizpalacios
photo of So Yong Kim

Credits

Directors:

Alonso Ruizpalacios, So Yong Kim

Executive Producer:

Tanya Saracho, Robin Schwartz, Peter Saraf, Marc Turtletaub and Stephanie Langhoff

Producer:

Chrisann Verges

Screenwriter:

Tanya Saracho, Santa Sierra

Cinematographer:

Carmen Cabana

Principal Cast:

Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada, Ser Anzoategui, Chelsea Rendon, Carlos Miranda, Maria Elena Laas

Contact

Distributor:

Starz

Public Film Contact:

Starz
Yani.Chang@starz.com

Publicity Contact:

Yani Chang
Yani.Chang@starz.com
424-204-4073

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90:00 mins