Avenues (2013)
Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar gang path. Based on a true story, "Avenues" tells a deeply personal story of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts.
Director: Aaref Rodriguez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: December 14, 2013
Cast
- Tracey Heggins - Angela Wright
- Hector Atreyu Ruiz - Saul Sanchez
- Ski Carr - Victor Noriega
- Rene Arreola - Nacho Estrada
- Israel Montano - Leo Quinto
- Erika Sabel Flores - Esperanza Quinto
- Tom Ingram - Harry Vaughn
- Maile Martinez - Vanessa Rios
- Jenny Mendoza - Yesenia Rios
- Brad Hills - Keno Richards
Screenplay
Original Language: en
Keywords
los angeles, california
More Films by Director: Aaref Rodriguez
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Avenues about?
- Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar gang path. Based on a true story, "Avenues" tells a deeply personal story of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts.
- Who directed Avenues?
- Avenues was directed by Aaref Rodriguez.
- Who stars in Avenues?
- Avenues stars Tracey Heggins, Hector Atreyu Ruiz, Ski Carr, Rene Arreola, Israel Montano, Erika Sabel Flores.
- How long is Avenues?
- Avenues has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Avenues?
- Avenues is a Drama film.