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| Directed by | Antonio Santini Dan Sickles |
| Written by | Antonio Santini Dan Sickles |
| Produced by | Antonio Santini Dan Sickles |
| Starring | Jason Carrión Samantha Close Ivana Fred Alberic Prados |
| Cinematography | Adam Uhl |
| Edited by | Sofía Subercaseaux |
| Music by | Flavien Berger |
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| Distributed by | Strand Releasing |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Puerto Rico |
| Languages | Spanish and English |
Mala Mala is a 2014 Puerto Rican documentary film directed by Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles, starring Jason "April" Carrión, Samantha Close and Ivana Fred.[1] This film shows several stories of the transgender community in Puerto Rico, including April Carrion, well-known drag queen who participated in reality show RuPaul's Drag Race. Mala Mala also includes the historic victory of the LGBT community with the approval and signature of Law 238-2014 (in Puerto Rico), which prevents discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.[2] Mala Mala has been presented in festivals around the world, including London, Ukraine, Los Angeles, Austin, Costa Rica and Mexico. In addition to schools as University of Pennsylvania, New York University and Harvard University.[3][4]
Cast
- Jason Carrión as Himself / April Carrión
- Samantha Close as Herself
- Ivana Fred as Herself
- Carlos Pascual as Himself / Queen Bee Ho
- Paxx Moll as Themself
- Alberic Prados as Himself / Zahara Montiere
- Denise "Sandy" Rivera as Herself
- Soraya Santiago Solla as Herself
- Sophia Voines as Herself
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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| 2016 | Cinema Tropical Awards | Best US Latino Film[5] | Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles | Pending |
| 2015 | Social Impact Media Awards | Best Editing Documentary Feature | Sofía Subercaseaux, El Peligro | Won |
| Best Cinematography Documentary Feature | Adam Uhl, El Peligro | Won | ||
| Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival | Best Documentary | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, El Peligro | Won | |
| Best Director Documentary | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, El Peligro | Won | ||
| First Time Director Documentary | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, El Peligro | Won | ||
| CaribbeanTales International Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, El Peligro | Won | |
| 2014 | Tribeca Film Festival | Audience Award | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini | 2nd place |
| Best Documentary Feature | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini | Nominated | ||
| Puerto Rico Queer FilmFest | Best Documentary | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, El Peligro | Won | |
| Molodist International Film Festival | International Documentary (Sunny Rabbit Prize) | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, El Peligro | Won | |
| Costa Rica International Film Festival | Best Editing Documentary | Sofía Subercaseaux, Dan Sickles, El Peligro | Won | |
| Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival | Best Documentary | Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, El Peligro | Won |
See also
References
- ^ "Mala Mala: A Puerto Rican Trans Documentary". Out, April 18, 2014.
- ^ "Documental retrata la comunidad transgénero de Puerto Rico". Univision, October 15, 2015.
- ^ "Mala Mala" estrena en Puerto Rico". Metro Puerto Rico, October 1, 2015.
- ^ "El Documental Boricua, Mala Mala, Recibe Ovación En Tribeca Film Fest". Qiibo, April 22, 2014.
- ^ "2016 Cinema Tropical Awards Nominees Latin American Film". ReMezcla, December 16, 2015.