Dirt (2003)
She lives her life without leaving a mark.
Dolores Del Rosario is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who works as a maid for wealthy New Yorkers. Treated patronizingly whenever she isn't simply ignored, she witnesses all her privileged employers' quirks and indiscretions, including affairs and other secrets. When she loses her highest-paying job because the family's political ambitions preclude employing an illegal immigrant, Dolores' neighbors, led by her best friend, Mona, come to her aid. (Cinetopia Film Festival)
Director: Nancy Savoca
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: March 8, 2003
Cast
- Julieta Ortiz - Dolores Del Rosario
- Yvette Mercedes - Mona
- Gloria Irizarry - La Loca
- Deborah Hedwall - Suzannah
- John Tormey - Mike
- Franklin Rodríguez - Manny Ortega
Screenplay
Music: David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez
Cinematography: Lisa Leone
Editing: Suzanne Spangler
Production: Exile Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
undocumented immigrant, maid
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dirt about?
- Dolores Del Rosario is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who works as a maid for wealthy New Yorkers. Treated patronizingly whenever she isn't simply ignored, she witnesses all her privileged employers' quirks and indiscretions, including affairs and other secrets. When she loses her highest-paying job because the family's political ambitions preclude employing an illegal immigrant, Dolores' neighbors, led by her best friend, Mona, come to her aid. (Cinetopia Film Festival)
- Who directed Dirt?
- Dirt was directed by Nancy Savoca.
- Who stars in Dirt?
- Dirt stars Julieta Ortiz, Yvette Mercedes, Gloria Irizarry, Deborah Hedwall, John Tormey, Franklin Rodríguez.
- How long is Dirt?
- Dirt has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Dirt?
- Dirt is a Drama film.
- Where was Dirt produced?
- Dirt was produced in United States of America.