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USA | 2019 | 18 min • Narrative Short

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¡Gaytino! Made in America
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sun, Feb 23, 2020 1:00 PM
Mariachi to Merman. Sondheim to Cesar Chavez. Decades of Mexican-American/Chicano and LGBTQ history intersect from a personal perspective in story and song. Touching, provocative and hilarious, Dan Guerrero brings his solo play to the screen after nationwide critically acclaimed performances. Follow Guerrero's remarkable life journey from 1950's East LA to New York’s Great White Way in the 60s and 70s and back to Hollywood. The autobiographical is driven by Dan’s lifelong friendship with late Chicano visual artist Carlos Almaraz and by Dan’s father, Chicano music legend, Lalo Guerrero. His story travels through decades of Mexican-American history and the gay experience from a unique and personal perspective. Touching, provocative, hilarious and absolutely one-of-a-kind, Dan Guerrero brings his two fascinating worlds together in a riveting solo performance.
¡Gaytino! Made in America
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 5 Wed, Feb 26, 2020 4:15 PM
Mariachi to Merman. Sondheim to Cesar Chavez. Decades of Mexican-American/Chicano and LGBTQ history intersect from a personal perspective in story and song. Touching, provocative and hilarious, Dan Guerrero brings his solo play to the screen after nationwide critically acclaimed performances. Follow Guerrero's remarkable life journey from 1950's East LA to New York’s Great White Way in the 60s and 70s and back to Hollywood. The autobiographical is driven by Dan’s lifelong friendship with late Chicano visual artist Carlos Almaraz and by Dan’s father, Chicano music legend, Lalo Guerrero. His story travels through decades of Mexican-American history and the gay experience from a unique and personal perspective. Touching, provocative, hilarious and absolutely one-of-a-kind, Dan Guerrero brings his two fascinating worlds together in a riveting solo performance.
Film Info
Event Type:Narrative Short
Release Year:2019
Run Time:18
Production Country:USA
Original Language:English
Trailer:https://vimeo.com/330325132
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Myles Yaksich
Producer(s):Myles Yaksich
Cindy Y Lu
Jennie Lew Tugend
Screenwriter:Myles Yaksich

Description

After finding a lost letter, an astronautical engineering student seeks escape from 1960s academia by becoming pen-pals with a mysterious Brit; when they finally meet, he must decide what's more important, reality or fantasy.