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Las Cosas Que Brillan

Las Cosas Que Brillan

10,0 /10 (1 Votes)
2025 EN 11 min

Overview

When a trans Latinx mermaid defies her mother’s warnings, she is forced to confront the violent legacies of colonialism, environmental destruction and the danger of being desired in the human world. The BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is presented with support from Independence Public Media Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

Release date

03/08/2025

Votes

1

Popularity

1.0

This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

11 min

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