Black or Latina
What began as a simple audition day in New York for a Colombian actress, ends in a confrontation of being Latina but Black outside of Latin America
Genres
Overview
A Colombian actress named Zahinabu is finally having her first audition in New York, for a Latina role. It could be the opportunity that she has been waiting for since she arrived to US. But the audition takes a different direction when the casting group needs to consider the great audition from this Latina woman who doesn't look like a "latina".
Details
Budget
$5000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
15 min
Release Date
2019-06-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Karent Hinestroza
Zahinabu
Meghan Kileen
Casting Director (as Meghan Kileen)
Sacha C. Saint
Neighbor
Winnie Wang
Casting Director Assistant
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