Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig (2012)
"I am not gay. I have cancer."
A tragico-comedy about borders. Miguel Alvarez, a reliable and consistent middle-aged customs-officer at the border of Tijuana and San Diego is faced with the threat of having to cross the biggest border of all. He has cancer. Tijuana’s la Linea is the most crossed border in the world, and also one of the deadliest. Thousands have died trying to cross it illegally in search of a better life. However, Carlos, Miguel’s inventive coworker, has found another way of crossing over. Carlos invites Miguel to the DAY-OF-THE-DEAD Drag Show where he performs.
Director: Araceli Lemos
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: May 6, 2012
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ki Jin Kim
Editing: Gregory Rentis
Production: Nonetheless Productions
Country: Greece, Mexico, United States of America
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Araceli Lemos
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig about?
- A tragico-comedy about borders. Miguel Alvarez, a reliable and consistent middle-aged customs-officer at the border of Tijuana and San Diego is faced with the threat of having to cross the biggest border of all. He has cancer. Tijuana’s la Linea is the most crossed border in the world, and also one of the deadliest. Thousands have died trying to cross it illegally in search of a better life. However, Carlos, Miguel’s inventive coworker, has found another way of crossing over. Carlos invites Miguel to the DAY-OF-THE-DEAD Drag Show where he performs.
- Who directed Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig?
- Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig was directed by Araceli Lemos.
- Who stars in Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig?
- Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig stars Felipe Cortes, Maria Carlton, Jose A. Solorio, Eva Walker, Pasqual Torres.
- How long is Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig?
- Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig?
- Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig produced?
- Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig was produced in Greece, Mexico, United States of America.