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Guadalajara

Inspired by true events, a trans teen struggles with drugs, crime, while coming to terms with her identity.

Inspired by true events, Guadalajara is a trans teen living with her sex-worker mother Sonya in East Los Angeles. While coming to terms with her identity, Guada befriends a local female gang who talk her into experimenting with drugs, exploring her sexuality and beginning a life of crime with crazy and hilarious consequences. Finally, Guada realizes that she must save herself before her self-destructive choices have consequences beyond her control.

Released: 2018
Runtime: 1h 26m
Genres: Drama
Country: United States of America
Language: English

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William NapierDirector, Writer

Alexander GonzalesWriter

Roger Goff IIIAssistant Director

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Alexander GonzalesGuadalajara
Valeria ChavezSonya
Mitch HollemanCindy

Jeanette PachecoConeja
Veronica LongEsme
Nestor AguilarAndres
Melanie SiegelStarburst
Sarah GriffithSamantha

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