My Name Is Maria De Jesus
18m
In 1950's Texas, Mexican American children were forced to abandon their Spanish language and culture. Thirty years later, one mother realizes the impact Americanization has on her child who is struggling to connect with her Latin heritage.
Cast
Crew
Marcella Ochoa
Director, Writer, Producer
Adriana Torres
Editor, Co-Producer
Kay Madsen
Director of Photography, Co-Producer
Mario Miscione
Executive Producer
Mary Jessie Ochoa
Executive Producer
Sal Ochoa
Executive Producer
Jenna Purdy
Co-Producer
Aaron Rivin
Production Design
Morgan DeGroff
Costume Design
Carla Patullo
Original Music Composer
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