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In the first Dominican film ever to premiere at Sundance, an inmate uses sign language to communicate with his imprisoned girlfriend at an adjacent institution.
Tall, dark, and handsome, Julián steps off a bus, hands over his clothes, gets his long curly locks chopped off, and becomes fresh meat walking inside the Najayo Prison in the Dominican Republic. He locates his cellblock underneath the moist corner where the Woodpeckers perch. Woodpeckers-prisoners who romance ladies incarcerated at the women’s prison 150 meters across the way-spend their days in affectionate conversation with their lovers through sign language. When Julián encounters Yanelly, a gorgeous spitfire of a woman, he finds love in the last place he imagined. Now he must find a way, through cement, barbed wire, dozens of guards, and murderous exes to win Yanelly’s love, all the while keeping it secret.
** CARPINTEROS actor Jean Jean will join us for a Q&A following the September 26 and 27 primetime screenings, 7:05PM **
Critic Quotes:
“Raw, intriguing and and energetic…” – The Hollywood Reporter
“It provides an opportunity to balance involving visual storytelling with an immersive emotional arc.” – Screen International
Runtime: 108 minutes
Rating: UR
Director: Jose María Cabral
Country: Dominican Republic
Languages: Spanish w/ English subtitles
Showtimes:
Friday, September 22: 12:55, 6:00
Saturday, September 23: 11:00AM, 3:05, 7:15
Sunday, September 24: 8:15
Monday, September 25: 11:00AM, 3:10, 5:20
Tuesday, September 26: 1:00, 7:05 (*Q&A with Actor Jean Jean)
Wednesday, September 27: 1:00, 7:05 (*Q&A with Actor Jean Jean)
Thursday, September 28: 11:00AM, 3:10, 5:20
FILM TICKETS:
$11 General Admission / $8.50 Students & Seniors / $7.50 Members. Tickets available at box office or online:
Only at Digital Gym CINEMA in North Park.
2921 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104.
(Off 805 Freeway on corner of 30th Street and El Cajon Blvd.)
CINEMA INFO:
info@mediaartscenter.org / 619-230-1938
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